- 11 U.S.C.
Martin, In re--Asbach v. Kealy
Aug
28
2025
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Turner, In re
Aug
25
2025
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Corey, In re
Jun
11
2025
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Bolden, In re--Layng v. Jackson
Jul
12
2024
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Nelson, In re--United States Tr. v. Bray
Mar
29
2024
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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Seilheimer, In re
Sep
13
2023
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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- 11 U.S.C.
United States Trustee, In re
Jul
26
2023
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Davis, In re
Jul
19
2023
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Ortega, In re--Harrington v. Maali
Jul
28
2021
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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- 11 U.S.C.
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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