Contact: John Hartgen
             703-739-0800
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ABI PUBLISHES BOOK ON REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENTS

February 6, 2009 Alexandria, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute recently released Reaffirmation Agreements in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases to assist both consumer debtors and practitioners involved in the process of reaffirming debts. Written by experienced consumer lawyers Don Lassman and Dan Austin, this handbook addresses what to expect under BAPCPA when consumer debtors agree to reaffirm their debts. Since BAPCPA’s implementation, the process for reaffirmations has changed significantly. Reaffirmation Agreements in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases details the relevant Code sections and forms essential to creating a binding reaffirmation.

Members of the press interested in interviewing the authors should contact John Hartgen at 703-739-0800 or [email protected]. The 128-page softbound Guide is available for pre-order ($25 ABI members; $45 non-members) at ABI's Online Bookstore. Click here to order.

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ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes nearly 11,700 attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For additional information on ABI, visit www.abiworld.org. For additional conference information, visit http://www.abiworld.org/conferences.html.