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§ 110

Martin, In re--Asbach v. Kealy

Ruling
Attorneys and petition preparers were penalized for nationwide scheme to file bare bones petitions for vulnerable homeowners for financial gain. (Bankr. W.D. La.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-026

Turner, In re

Ruling
Court imposed maximum fines on company for fraudulent bankruptcy petition preparations aimed at delaying foreclosures. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-002

Corey, In re

Ruling
Court assessed damages against bankruptcy petition preparer for failing to ensure required forms were filed. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-053

Bolden, In re--Layng v. Jackson

Ruling
Court found that the bankruptcy petition preparer failed to include her signature, name,address, and identifying number on documents she prepared for several debtors and sheprovided legal advice to many debtors in violation of 110. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-028

Nelson, In re--United States Tr. v. Bray

Ruling
United States trustee was entitled to a judgment against defendant bankruptcy petitionpreparers who failed to include required information on bankruptcy filings, or to disclose feesand advertising legal services. (Bankr. D. Or.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 29, 2024 , LexisNexis #0524-076

Seilheimer, In re

Ruling
Debtor's motion to dismiss bankruptcy petition denied due to failure to disclose whether thedebtor received any assistance in filling out his bankruptcy forms or any amount the debtorpaid for bankruptcy petition preparation services. (Bankr. N.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 13, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-027

United States Trustee, In re

Ruling
Individual was liable for negligent or fraudulent actions as a bankruptcy petition preparer forthose debtors for whom he performed services for compensation. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-077

Davis, In re

Ruling
Organization qualified as a bankruptcy petition preparer by preparing the Chapter 13 petitionin exchange for a fee of $500 even though its representative did not physically fill out theforms. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-026

Ortega, In re--Harrington v. Maali

Ruling
Judgment for the repeated violations by bankruptcy petition preparer affirmed. (B.A.P. 1st Cir.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Court :
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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2021 , LexisNexis #0921-027

Berry, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy petition preparer fined for explaining legal issues to debtor. (Bankr. D.D.C.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 26, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-027