National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
(http://nacba.org)
NACBA is the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy. Formed in 1992, NACBA now has more than 4,000 members located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Center for Responsible Lending
(http://www.responsiblelending.org/consumers/)
Predatory lending costs Americans billions of dollars annually, through abusive subprime mortgage loans, payday loans, tax refund loans, and other lending scams. The Center for Responsible Lending advocates fair lending through equitable treatment of all borrowers.
National Association of Consumer Advocates
(http://www.naca.net)
The National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) is a nationwide organization of more than 1500 members who represent and have represented hundreds of thousands of consumers victimized by fraudulent, abusive and predatory business practices. As an organization fully committed to promoting justice for consumers, NACA's members and their clients are actively engaged in promoting a fair and open marketplace that forcefully protects the rights of consumers, particularly those of modest means.
National Consumer Law Center
(http://www.nclc.org/)
The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) is the nation’s consumer law expert, helping consumers, their advocates, and public policy makers use powerful and complex consumer laws on behalf of low-income and vulnerable Americans seeking economic justice.
Findlaw
(http://www.findlaw.com/)
Legal research guide.
Thomson – West
(http://west.thomson.com/home.aspx)
Legal research guide.
US Courts
(http://www.uscourts.gov/)
Helpful website about the federal court system. Bankruptcy courts are part of the federal system
US Courts: US Bankruptcy Courts
(http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts.html)
Information specific to the bankruptcy courts can be found on this website, including structure, procedures, forms and filing information.
US Courts: Bankruptcy Basics
(http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/bankruptcybasics.html)
A handy federal guide to filing bankruptcy. This guide includes information on filing, credit counseling requirements, and various other components of a bankruptcy filing.
US Courts: Bankruptcy Basics
(http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/bankruptcybasics.html)
A handy federal guide to filing bankruptcy. This guide includes information on filing, credit counseling requirements, and various other components of a bankruptcy filing.
Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association
(http://hvbba.org)
Organization of bankruptcy-related legal practitioners in the Hudson Valley.
US Trustee Program
(http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/index.htm)
This site contains information about the United States Trustee Program and the federal bankruptcy system.
Cornell University Law School: Bankruptcy
(http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/Bankruptcy)
An overview of bankruptcy with a corresponding page of further resources.
Nolo: Bankruptcy Resource Center
(http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/462A9501-9B21-4E09-A08C5A7B8AF51A79/213/161/)
Since 1971, Nolo's goal has been simple: Make America's legal system accessible to everyone. Our website, books, software, online legal forms and lawyer directory help millions of individuals, businesses and nonprofits solve their legal problems each year.
Bankruptcy Information Sheet
(http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/ust_org/bky-info/docs/bky-info_english.pdf)
This sheet provides you with general information about what happens in a bankruptcy case, including information on bankruptcy discharge and reaffirmations.
Federal Trade Commission: Before you File Bankruptcy (about Credit Counseling)
(http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre41.pdf)
Provides information about credit counseling and debtor education.
Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association
(http://hvbba.org)
Organization of bankruptcy-related legal practitioners in the Hudson Valley.
Orange County Bar Association
(http://www.orangelaw.org)
Legal association for attorneys based in Orange County, NY. See them for referrals on legal matters in Orange County.
New York State Bar Association
(http://www.nysba.org)
