Creditor Debtor Rights Section
The Creditor Debtor Rights Section encourages the research, study, and initiation of proposals for changes and reforms in all areas of law that may impact the creditor/debtor relationship. The Section aids and educates members and the public by reviewing pending legislation and development of proposed statutory enactments to improve and to facilitate the administration of justice. Section members represent a diverse array of individuals and businesses who are debtors, debtors-in-possession, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors' committees, receivers, trustees, asset purchasers, and examiners in all facets of creditor-debtor law.
The Section provides benefits to members by developing resources, including a newsletter and bankruptcy case law digest, and sponsoring several CLEs each year. Since 2004, the Section has maintained an annual grants program to financially assist community service programs statewide that provide legal services in the area of creditor/debtor law.
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Section Executive Committee Elections
The Section is conducting elections for open positions on the executive committee.
Voting is scheduled for June 5-19, 2023. All voting members of the Section will be sent an electronic ballot from Survey Monkey via email on June 5, 2023.
Candidate Information, Open Positions, and Terms
For more information about the Section and its executive committee, please review the Section's bylaws. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.
At-Large Member Position 5 – King County
One position open. 2-year term: Oct. 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2025.
Candidate: Christina Henry | Statement of Interest
At-Large Member Position 7 – Southern Division of Western District
One position open. 2-year term: Oct. 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2025.
Candidate: Thomas Dashiell | Statement of Interest
At-Large Member Position 8 – Eastern District
One position open. 2-year term: Oct. 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2025.
Candidate: Rebecca Sheppard | Statement of Interest
At-Large Member Position 9 – Western District
One position open. 2-year term: Oct. 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2025.
Candidate 1: Peter Arkison | Statement of Interest
Candidate 2: David Neu | Statement of Interest
Questions? Email sections@wsba.org.
The Fall 2022 Newsletter Is Out Now!
New! Creditor Debtor Rights Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The Creditor Debtor Rights Section recognizes the importance for all individuals to have access to legal services. Many Section members are actively involved in making their expertise available to low-income individuals, both through direct representation
and/or educational programs. While financial constraints and/ or other limitations may deter individuals from seeking legal services, it is important that community services exist to assist with such issues. Established in 2004, the purpose
of the Creditor Debtor Rights Section’s Grant Program is to provide financial assistance to the ongoing operation of community service and legal aid programs.
Deserving organizations are encouraged to complete the current grant application form and submit it to the Grant Program Chair by Nov. 14, 2022. A copy of the application can be found below:
Creditor Debtor Rights Grant Application 2022-2023
Congratulations to the following 2022-2023 grant recipients:
- Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services
- Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid
Executive Committee
Chair: Bruce Medeiros (2022-2024) Chair-Elect: Todd Tracy (2022-2024) Secretary/Treasurer: Jennifer Faubion (2022-2024) Immediate Past Chair: William Malaier (2022-2024) Young Lawyer Liaison*: Nicole Springstroh (2022-2024) Board of Governors Liaison*: Matthew Dresden (2022-2023) and Erik Kaeding (2022-2023) Pos. 1 Eastern District Pos. 2 Eastern District Pos. 3 Northern Division of Western District Pos. 4 King County | Pos. 5 King County Pos. 6 Southern Division of Western District Pos. 7 Southern Division of Western District Pos. 8 Eastern Division At-Large Pos. 9 Western District At-Large Newsletter Editorial Board Members* *Nonvoting member |
Please contact subcommittee member for details on their upcoming meeting dates and locations.
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To join the Section list serve and for general questions, please contact sections@wsba.org. For questions about the Section and to get involved, please contact Section Chair Bruce Medeiros.
Questions?
Feel free to contact any member of the current Section Executive Committee or email sections@wsba.org.