Welcome
The Credit Education Coalition's mission is to foster, through educational seminars, a regular exchange of information between the creditor community and debtor advocates.
Check out our Seminars page to learn about our seminars. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the following sponsors whose contributions made our recent fall seminar possible:
PLATINUM SPONSOR
The National Data Center (NDC) is a not-for-profit organization that advances the Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy system by delivering secure, trusted, and accessible data services to parties-in-interest nationwide through a single, secured platform for centralized access to case and claims information. NDC carries out this mission with cost-free, easy access to bankruptcy data for debtors and their attorneys, it supplies creditors with accurate timely information supporting payment application and claim oversight, it improves communications between all parties-in-interest, promotes education initiatives, and delivers innovative tools and services that streamline Trustee operations and reduces administrative burdens. Visit here to learn more or to create an account: NDC.ORG
GOLD SPONSORS
Auction Ohio provides a hassle-free auction process for selling anything in Ohio. Whether selling real estate, antiques, business equipment, or everything in your garage, we help you list the property, manage the auction, arrange the pick-up day, and get your payment. Visit here to learn more: auctionohio.com
Germain Automotive Partnership has the lenders on hand that will help your clients, regardless of bankruptcy. We have 11 franchise locations in Columbus with just under 1200 used vehicles, making it easier for your clients to find the vehicle that they need, at a price that they can afford. Search their inventory 24/7 at: https://www.gogermain.com Karoline Ross 614-465-4547 / karolineross@germain.com
The NACTT Academy empowers the consumer bankruptcy community for professionals through knowledge, including articles, webinars, and conference recordings for Chapter 13 trustees, attorneys, and the professionals who serve them. The NACTT Academy provides a subscription-based online magazine with comprehensive up-to-date information on all aspects of consumer bankruptcy law. Visit here to learn more and join: considerchapter13.org
722 Redemption Funding, Inc. is the Nation’s original and premier redemption company. For over 30 years, we have offered Chapter 7 debtors alternative to costly vehicle reaffirmations. We are very proud to announce we have serviced $300 million in savings to debtors through our redemption program alone—a track record no one can match.
SILVER SPONSORS
ASNA law firm offers a broad range of services and practice areas focused on addressing issues during every stage of development for commercial clients and the everyday legal challenges of individual clients. Our Bankruptcy, Debtor/Creditor Rights, Insolvency, and Workouts group routinely represents corporations and individuals in business-related filings under Chapter 11 and Chapter 7. Visit here to learn more: asnalaw.com
CertificateofService.com provides same day, on demand, print to mail, document noticing for the legal industry. Stuffing envelopes is not the best use of your time. Thousands of firms rely on Certificate of Service to eliminate the time-consuming burden of legal noticing. Let us help you create more time for the business that matters, by taking this incredibly simple, yet vitally important process, off your hands.
Consumer Portfolio Services is an independent specialty finance company that provides indirect automobile financing to individuals with past credit problems, low incomes or limited credit histories. We purchase retail installment sales contracts primarily from franchised automobile dealerships secured by late model used vehicles and, to a lesser extent, new vehicles. We fund these contract purchases on a long-term basis primarily through the securitization markets and service the contracts over their lives. Learn more about CPS at consumerportfolio.com
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter has served as counsel to some of the world’s best-known and best-loved brands from its Ohio offices since 1964. We provide a comprehensive range of legal services with more than 60 lawyers firmwide in more than 100 specific areas of practice focus. We’re committed to providing our clients with the most timely, responsive and high-quality legal services anywhere. This dedication to world-class client service has become a defining characteristic of our firm. Visit here to learn more: keglerbrown.com
National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA) is a bar association dedicated to serving law firms engaged in the practice of creditors rights law. Originally founded in 1993 as the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys (NARCA), our membership grew and we quickly became the premier association for the creditors rights attorney. In 2015, we recognized that the changes in our economy and in our member firms’ practice areas, meant that our association needed to change too. We broadened our membership base to include firms practicing in foreclosure, bankruptcy, student loans, replevin, to name a few, and we expanded our educational offerings and networking opportunities. Learn more about the NCBA at creditorsbar.org
Strip, Hoppers, Leithart, McGrath & Terlecky Co., LPA has experience helping individuals and businesses sort through the complexities of the legal system and achieve their goals. Whether the problem involves litigation, estate and business planning, or a domestic issue, we have the knowledge, experience, and dedication you expect from a law firm. Our attorneys and staff are also experienced in bankruptcy and probate procedures. Visit here to learn more: columbuslawyer.net
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA has provided in-house collection services for 95 years. They are dedicated to end-to-end solutions to integrate collection activity wherever a debtor or debtor’s assets may be located, nationwide. Their solutions include consumer collections, commercial collections, bankruptcy recovery, probate recovery, and real estate defaults. Visit here to learn more: weltman.com
BRONZE SPONSOR
Branding Arc is the only full-service marketing and public relations firm dedicated to receivables management— providing a unique service to a special industry. We manage the websites, search engine optimization, and online reputations of over 100 receivables firms across all disciplines, including debt buyers, collection agencies, law firms, creditors, and their service providers. Visit here to learn more: brandingarc.com
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
Keith D. Weiner & Associates Co., LPA is a full-service debt collection law firm handling consumer, commercial, and governmental claims, both unsecured and secured. Since 1985, all of our employees are valued and coached for your success to inspire client trust and confidence by delivering quality service keeping clients out of harm’s way and being honest and forthright. Visit here to learn more: weinerlaw.com
LUNCH SPONSOR
Dean Law Co., LLC provides solutions for individuals and small businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Nannette Dean, Esq. has handled bankruptcy cases for 24 years and personally works with clients to obtain the bankruptcy relief that best suits their needs and financial goals. Visit here to learn more: deanlawlpa.com
SNACK SPONSOR
Wood & Brewer, LLC is devoted to helping individuals find solutions to their financial and legal difficulties. With 20 years of bankruptcy experience, Brian Wood, Esq. and Katy Brewer, Esq. help clients obtain the best relief for their specification circumstances, whether it’s Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or an alternative option. Visit here to learn more: woodbrewerlaw.com
About the Frank M. Pees Credit Education Coalition
The Credit Education Coalition is an organization which traces its roots to the Ad Hoc Creditors Committee started by Chapter 13 trustee Frank M. Pees, who was added to our name upon his retirement. The organization began as an attempt by the Chapter 13 trustee’s office to bring together debtors and creditors. The original purpose of the Ad Hoc committee was to educate both creditor and debtor representatives about the bankruptcy process. The goal of that committee is effectively the goal of the CEC.
The CEC is overseen by a volunteer board of debtor and creditor representatives from the greater Columbus area. The organization sponsors two major educational seminars annually, typically in February and October.
The CEC was the first organization of its kind in the country to attempt bringing together both creditor and debtor advocates for the improvement of the bankruptcy system. The CEC prototype has now extended to other jurisdictions, most notably San Antonio.