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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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Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 26, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-027

Ortega, In re--United States Tr. v. Maali

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 06, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-051

Woodson, In re--Layng v. Scott

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2019 , LexisNexis #1219-002

Shippy, In re

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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Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 06, 2019 , LexisNexis #1019-001

Munoz, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 03, 2019 , LexisNexis #0919-002

Wilson, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 20, 2019 , LexisNexis #0319-074

Baker, In re--Franklin Fin. Corp. v. Baker

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 12, 2018 , LexisNexis #1118-064

Harris, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 11, 2018 , LexisNexis #1118-063

Hayes, In re--McDermott v. Hauwanga

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 12, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-092

Matteson, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 08, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-064