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 & Virtual! Collection of Judgments: You've Won, Now What?

Register for In-Person or Virtual Now!

Presented in partnership with the WSBA Creditor Debtor Rights Section

As the adage goes, your client’s judgment is only worth the paper it is written on. In an upcoming seminar to be put on by the WSBA Creditor Debtor section experienced bankruptcy, collection, and consumer protection attorneys will go over options to advise clients who hold judgments on options to turn that paper into money, and how to advise clients against whom judgments have been entered can address their obligations under judgments entered against them. Topics will include real and personal property executions, garnishments, supplemental proceedings, bankruptcy, and consumer protection statutes.

When: Dec. 5, 2023

Time: 8:55 a.m.–5:30 p.m. PST

Where: Washington State Bar Association, 1324 4th Ave, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101-2539

Credits:
0.75 Ethics
6.25 Law & Legal Procedure

Tuition:
$240 - Creditor Debtor Rights Section Members (discount applied at checkout)
$275 - Standard/Non-Section Members
$275 - Join the Section [add the Related Items Creditor Debtor Section membership ($35) to your cart during checkout and register at the discounted rate ($240)]

Register Online for In-Person or Virtual Now!

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Section Information

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

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The Fall 2022 Newsletter Is Out Now!

Read it now.

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New! Creditor Debtor Rights Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

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.

The application deadline has passed for the 2023-2024 grants.

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 grant recipients:

Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services

Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid

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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 Bruce Medeiros.

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