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CONNECTICUT BUSINESS: FAMILY LAWYER IN FAIRFIELD NAMED STATE CHAIR OF
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS
Scott M. Charmoy to Liaise with CT Bankruptcy Attorneys, Judges and Court Officials on
Behalf of Washington, D.C.-based Trade Group
Scott M. Charmoy Esq.
WASHINGTON, D.C. AND BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 29, 2014) – National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) announced today that Scott M. Charmoy will serve as its new State Chair of Connecticut. As NACBA Connecticut State Chair, Charmoy will serve as the official liaison between the group’s leadership in Washington, D.C. and its member attorneys, bankruptcy judges and other court officials in the state, as well as serving as a primary contact for local media regarding consumer bankruptcy issues.
Serving approximately 3,500 members in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, NACBA is the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy.
Scott M. Charmoy is an active member of the Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association. Charmoy was admitted to practice before the Connecticut State Court in 1995, the U. S. District Court, District of Connecticut, in 1995, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in 1998, and the Illinois Supreme Court in 1996. He has lectured for the Connecticut Bar Association on bankruptcy law, written numerous articles for the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association newsletter, and given presentations on bankruptcy law for the Greater Bridgeport and Connecticut Bar Associations.
Reacting to his nomination, Scott Charmoy said: “NACBA plays a very important role in protecting debtors in bankruptcy. It is an honor and a great opportunity to be part of the organization’s leadership.”
NACBA Executive Director Dan LaBert said: “Our leadership team is dedicated to continuing our mission in Connecticut to help to protect the rights of families in financial distress at a grassroots level. Our national membership is supported by a strong network of state chairs appointees. Scott is a longstanding NACBA member and will make an excellent state chair in Connecticut. We look forward to working closely with him to represent bankruptcy attorneys and their important policy objectives across a wide range of issues.”
ABOUT NACBA
The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (http://www.nacba.org) is the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy. Formed in 1992, NACBA has 3,500 members located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
CONTACT: Patrick Mitchell for NACBA at (703) 276-3266 or pmitchell@hastingsgroup.com.
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An article entitled “What to do if your wages are garnished” appeared on CNN Money this morning by Blake Ellis. In the article, the writer makes direct reference to “The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys has a directory of lawyers” linking directly to the NACBA Attorney Finder.
The CNN Money website is one most visited websites in the United States and globally.
via TrafficEstimate.com
Given the large amount of traffic the CNN Money website generates:
NOW is the time to make sure your NACBA Profile is up-to-date. To update your member profile, log-in to the NACBA website > Member Tools (on left) > Attorney Finder Set-Up
NOW is also the time to make sure your membership is current. To Join or Renew, visit the NACBA.org renewal page. You can also visit the NACBA Member Benefits page to review the latest ways the organization is creating additional value for our members. We strive to provide the highest quality benefits and services possible. In many cases, participation in just one of these benefit programs will recoup your annual membership fee.
Belonging to NACBA, the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy, provides you with the information and resources you need to advance your career and enhance your quality of service.
We hope this national media hit sends more client referrals your way. In fact, we’ve already heard from quite a few members that referrals have landed in their in-box thanks to the national promotion of the NACBA Attorney Finder.
Recent mentions of the NACBA Attorney Finder include:
“For help finding a bankruptcy lawyer check the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys website.”
Fox Business
It’s a plus if the attorney is a member of a specialty law organization like the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, as it usually means they have advanced training in the field.
Investopedia
“Be sure everything is clear to you about personal bankruptcy by using online resources at the National Association for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys”
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