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Register Today for NABT | National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees’s New Trustee Bootcamp!

Are you a new or aspiring trustee looking to navigate the complexities of your role with confidence? Join us on Thursday, March 27, from 1:30pm– 4pm ET for an action-packed 2.5-hour session designed to provide the essential knowledge and strategies for serving as a trustee.

What to Expect:

✅ The Trustee’s Playbook – A comprehensive guide to rules, guidelines, and hands-on instruction
✅ Expert Insights from seasoned bankruptcy professionals:
✅ Key topics including liability standards, tax issues, asset administration, UST audits, and much more!

Presented by:

–Russ Garrett – Chapter 7 Trustee and NABT | National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees President
-Darcy D. Williamson – Chapter 7 Trustee
–Darlene Anderson – Trustee Assistant

Whether you’re just starting out (0–4 years of experience) or need a refresher, this Bootcamp will equip you with everything from basic principles to advanced strategies—straight from experienced trustees!

🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity—register today:

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We are honored to support the 2025 Cristol Kahn Paskay Cup – Pre-Moot Court Competition at the University of Miami School of Law! This prestigious event provides law students with the opportunity to sharpen their appellate advocacy skills in bankruptcy law while competing before a panel of distinguished judges and practitioners.

As a regional qualifier for the Duberstein National Bankruptcy Competition, this competition is an invaluable experience for future legal professionals. FurrCohen is proud to invest in the next generation of attorneys and continue our commitment to excellence in bankruptcy law.

Register Today for the NABT | National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Trustee Assistant Committee’s Next Brunch N’ Learn (moderated by Darlene Anderson)!

📅 Date: April 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 12pm-1pm ET | 9am-10am PT
📍 Virtual Event

Topic: Best Practices to Combat & Prevent Check Fraud

Fraud never disappears—it just evolves. With new technology, fraudsters continue to find ways to exploit vulnerabilities in check processing. Join us for an insightful Brunch N’ Learn where industry experts will break down the latest check fraud trends and share actionable strategies to safeguard your institution.

Featured Speakers:

🔹 John Palumbo – Bankruptcy Asset Management, Jacksonville, FL
🔹 Darlene Anderson (Moderator) – Furr Cohen PA, Boca Raton, FL

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and protect your organization. Register today! ⬇️

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📢 Save the Date! 2025 NABT Annual Conference (June 1-4)

We’re thrilled to announce that two valued FurrCohen team members – Partner and Bankruptcy Trustee, Marc Barmat, and Firm Administrator/Director of Bankruptcy Trustee Operations, Darlene Anderson – will be speaking at the 2025 NABT | National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, from June 1–4!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with top-tier education, outstanding networking opportunities, and the breathtaking beauty of the luxurious Phoenician Hotel.

—–>To register and learn more:

https://lnkd.in/gRd2_E6B

We are extremely pleased to announce that Alan R. Crane will be receiving a special commendation for his pro bono work in the year 2023 from the 15th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, The Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Pro Bono Coordinators Association.

Join FurrCohen’s Robert Furr at the ABI and Stetson University College of Law for the 48th Annual Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, a memorial CLE program honoring the lifetime achievements of the late Bankruptcy Judge Alexander L. Paskay.
The seminar will feature programming options geared toward both business and consumer issues, taught by a faculty of prominent regional and national speakers and bankruptcy judges.

Robert Furr will be part of the panel speaking on Bankruptcy Crimes – and he’ll be joined by:

-Heidi A. Feinman, Assistant United States Trustee, Miami, Florida
-Michelle McDaniel, Federal Bureau of Investigation, West Palm Beach, Florida
-Hon. Mindy A. Mora, U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.), West Palm Beach, Florida
-W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney (D. P.R.), San Juan, Puerto Rico

Join us for a “Brunch N’ Learn” session on Administering PI/Product Liability Claims. Our speaker, Jason Rigoli, a Partner at FurrCohen of Boca Raton, will take you through the process of handling these types of assets, dealing with medical providers, what it means to file “under seal” if required, and the proper way to post the asset and proceeds on Form 1 and 2.

Furr Cohen is extremely proud to be recognized by Best Lawyers as a Best Law Firm in 2024.

Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal
submission process.

Robert is the practice leader in bankruptcy law for Furr Cohen – and with more than 35 years of experience in his specialty, Robert leads the firm’s bankruptcy practice.

Robert is board certified in both consumer and business bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification, and represents individuals and businesses in complex Chapter 7 and 11 proceedings. A panel trustee for the U.S. Trustee Program for the Southern District of Florida, Robert also regularly acts as a trustee in Chapter 7, 11 and 12 cases throughout the region, and has served in many multimillion-dollar bankruptcies. In addition, Robert is trained in bankruptcy mediation to serve in mediating adversary proceedings, contested matters, and Plans.

Robert is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. In recognition of his distinguished service, Robert has been selected to be a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Bankruptcy, the only Palm Beach County attorney so honored. Robert is a past president of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, the only trustee organization in the nation. He has testified twice before Congress on bankruptcy matters and the legislative process. He is a past-editor and chief of Nabtalk, the journal of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees and President of the Bankruptcy Trustee Association of Southern Florida.

A frequent lecturer, Robert has spoken to various professional groups and authored numerous articles on insolvency and bankruptcy.