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Berry, In re
Mar
26
2021
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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Ortega, In re--United States Tr. v. Maali
Mar
06
2020
Ruling
Bankruptcy petition preparer sanctioned and enjoined from operating for engaging in theunauthorized practice of law. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.
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Woodson, In re--Layng v. Scott
Sep
30
2019
Ruling
Bankruptcy petition preparer barred from serving in that capacity for failing to put her nameand address on a number of petitions. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions;
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- 11 U.S.C.
Shippy, In re
Aug
06
2019
Ruling
United States Trustee's motion for sanctions was granted as the bankruptcy petition prepareracted fraudulently in filing the debtor's bankruptcy case under an attorney's identificationwithout the attorney's consent or authorization. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.
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Munoz, In re
Jul
03
2019
Ruling
Court penalized the preparer in a pro se debtor's third Chapter 7 bankruptcy case for failing tosign debtor's petition or to print her name and address in the case and in debtor's two priorcases. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions;
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Wilson, In re
Feb
20
2019
Ruling
Bankruptcy petition preparer violated numerous provisions by failing to sign documents andprovide notice to the debtor of his role and his fees. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.
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Baker, In re--Franklin Fin. Corp. v. Baker
Oct
12
2018
Ruling
Creditor's motion seeking stay relief was premature as it had not obtained a judgment against the debtor that could be executed. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.
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Harris, In re
Oct
11
2018
Ruling
Nonattorney sanctioned and required to disgorge fees collected from debtors as he was a bankruptcy petition preparer. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.
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Hayes, In re--McDermott v. Hauwanga
Sep
12
2018
Ruling
Court imposed fines on bankruptcy petition preparer as he failed to file a fee disclosure statement, filed inaccurate fee disclosures, and failed to list identifying information on motions to withdraw case. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.
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Matteson, In re
Aug
08
2017
Ruling
Bankruptcy petition preparer was fined, ordered to disgorge fees and pay debtor's expenses,and enjoined from committing future violations. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.
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