Creditor Debtor Rights Section

The Creditor Debtor Rights Section encourages the research, study, and initiation of proposals for changes and reforms in all areas of law that may impact the creditor/debtor relationship. The Section aids and educates members and the public by reviewing pending legislation and development of proposed statutory enactments to improve and to facilitate the administration of justice. Section members represent a diverse array of individuals and businesses who are debtors, debtors in possession, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors committees, receivers, trustees, asset purchasers, and examiners in all facets of creditor-debtor law.

The Section provides benefits to members by developing resources, including a newsletter and bankruptcy case law digest, and sponsoring several CLEs each year. Since 2004, the Section has maintained an annual grants program to financially assist community service programs statewide that provide legal services in the area of creditor/debtor law.

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The Creditor Debtor Rights Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, current newsletter, grants, as well as information about the section's executive committee.

Upcoming Programs

NEW In-Person Seminar or Virtual! Liens: What You Need to Know Today

Register Now for In-Person or Virtual!

Presented in partnership with the WSBA Creditor Debtor Rights Section

Join the Creditor Debtor Rights Section in person or online for this year's installment of a helpful and valuable program on Liens. This year's topics include considerations of bankruptcy on liens, construction liens, tax liens, and key concepts related to attachment and execution; real and intangible property; and liens on LLCs. Understand lien creation, perfection, and enforcement under UCC-9.

When: Dec. 3, 2024

Time: 8:25 a.m.–5 p.m. PT

Where: Washington State Bar Association, 1325 Fourth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101-2539

Credits: 7.00 Law & Legal Procedure

Register Online Now for In-Person or Virtual!

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Section Information

Check back here for updates regarding what the Creditor Debtor Rights Section is doing for its members.

The Fall 2022 Newsletter Is Out Now!

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Creditor Debtor Rights Grant Program

The Creditor Debtor Rights Section recognizes the importance for all individuals to have access to legal services. Many Section members are actively involved in making their expertise available to low-income individuals, both through direct representation and/or educational programs. While financial constraints and/ or other limitations may deter individuals from seeking legal services, it is important that community services exist to assist with such issues. Established in 2004, the purpose of the Creditor Debtor Rights Section’s Grant Program is to provide financial assistance to the ongoing operation of community service and legal aid programs.

Deserving organizations are encouraged to complete the current grant application form and submit it to the Grant Program Chair by Dec. 2, 2024. A copy of the application can be found below:

Creditor Debtor Rights Section Grant Program Application 2024-2025

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Executive Committee

Please contact subcommittee member for details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations.

Join Our List Serve

To join the Section list serve and for general questions, please contact sections@wsba.org. For questions about the Section and to get involved, please contact Section Chair Todd Tracy.

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