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Amicus Request Form

NACBA files amicus briefs in selected cased that could significantly impact consumer bankruptcy rights. In order for us to evaluate whether we can make a meaningful contribution to a case, we will need the information below. Please forward all relevant

Question 1:
Summary of Legal Issue
Please provide us with a short statement regarding the legal issue in question. For example: Whether appreciation constitutes an “interest in property” for purposes of 522(p) OR can the UST seek dismissal of a case under 707(b)(3) solely based on ability to pay where the debtor passes the means test?

Question 2:
Description of Relevant Case Facts

Question 3:
Court (e.g., Bankr. MDNC, District Court ND CA, 10th Cir)

Question 4:
Judge

Question 5:
Debtor’s Attorney of Record

Question 6:
Is this attorney a member of NACBA?
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Question 7:
Case name and docket number

Question 8:
Opposing Parties
Please tell us who the opposing party is and whether any amicus briefs in opposition to the debtor’s position have been filed or are expected.

Question 9:
Relevant Timing Information (e.g., brief due date, hearing date, etc.)

Question 10:
Proposed Local Counsel

Question 11:
Name of Person Submitting Request

Question 12:
E-Mail address of person submitting request

Question 13:
Phone Number of person submitting request

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