In this carefully written Opinion Judge Schmetterer evaluates the arguments in a Motion to Dismiss an Adversary Complaint based on fraudulent behavior. Beyond its examination of Bankruptcy Fraud, this Opinion is notable for its recitation of the ways this former Attorney conned his Client out of money.Read More

The Bankruptcy Judge had the benefit of hearing the Debtor's testimony and deemed her credible: he knew her approach was wrong but thought she was sincere in her beliefs. The Appellate Court focused on the telltale signs that the Debtor had not been sincere and reasoned that it couldn't trust her as there were too...Read More