Thursday, June 17, 2010

Meet the Members of NSVBA-Part 2

Who are the members of the National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC?

Here is a list of our members state by state (in no particular order):

HAWAII - Alan Higa

OREGON - Julie Horton

WASHINGTON - Max Novikov

WYOMING - Pamela Tiemann

GEORGIA - Tonya S. Justice

MICHIGAN - Esther Rumfelt

NEW YORK - Trenton P. Hall

DELAWARE - Jessica Gingery

COLORADO - Marshall F. Huwe
Michael Hastings

ARIZONA -
Judy LaBoda
Nancy Criswell

LOUISIANA -
Michelle Ackman
Melissa Henry

OHIO -
Jean Scott
Lewis T. Beman
Maureen Joyce

TEXAS -
Bonnie Saunders
Natalyn Jeffries
Suzie McKinzie

ILLINOIS -
Carlett Dudley
Yvette Thomas
Vivian Little
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FLORIDA -
Mariella Brandtner
Louise Hurwitz
Edgar Brackin
Jill T. Starr
Tashania Morris
Solomon Abercrombie
Suzanne Tart

CALIFORNIA -
Warrenetta Lane
Maria Griffin
Mardi Cusimano
Peggy Grangetto
Sherri Nash
Anita Holguin
Michele Bannister
Dianna Forsythe
Patricia Bailey
Dennis Kaczor
Barbara Buchler
Susan Guinn
Mayra Heredia
Terri Logan
Dee Medlin
Bridget Pearson
Anna Baughman
Gary Ostad
Amy Underwood
Cindi Good
Valerie Clay
David Noel
Jeannie Lynch

We have Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants in 15 States. If your particular state is not listed; no problem! our members prepare petitions for all 50 states.

You can get more information about the NSVBA members by going to www.nsvba.com and Click on "All Member Profiles".

I will blog again about our members. There is so much more you need to know about this national, professional organization and its members and I am more than happy to share it with you.

Until next time!

Vikki Watanabe
President and the Members of the
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC

info@nsvba.com
vikki@nsvba.com
866-678-8411 x 712
Torrance, CA 90504

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Meet the Members of NSVBA, LLC

For awhile, I've been wanting to write a blog about the members of NSVBA, LLC.

As a matter of fact, you may have met a few members at the NACBA Conventions in Chicago, IL and San Francisco, CA and previously; the NACBA Fall Workshops at Hilton Head Island, SC and Tucson, AZ.

The members of the National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC are a diverse group of professionals.

They bring experience from various backgrounds.

NSVBA members run fully committed legitimate businesses. All have been trained to prepare Chapter 7 petitions.

Some have experience preparing Chapter 13 petitions.

Before the year is over, all NSVBA members will be trained on Chapter 13 petition preparation. NSVBA has planned Chapter 13 Training Webinars this summer.

So, who are the members of NSVBA? Most have been Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants for over 4 years, some even longer. Some are new to the VBA career and the Independent Contractor industry. But nonetheless experienced, professional and reliable.

Whether you contract with a new or seasoned VBA, you are contracting with a professional with a solid work ethic who will prepare your petitions in a timely manner.

I encourage you; the attorneys, to try the services of a VBA. I also encourage you to hire a new VBA.

You, the attorney, must discuss your current needs; communicate your assignment request and expected deadlines.

You must do this whether you work with a seasoned VBA or a new VBA. The process is the same. You must relate your current needs.

If, after working with a Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant, you decide it's not for you. Simply pay your outstanding invoices.

Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants are not for everyone. But, how will you know if you don't at first try? Who knows? You may end up saving a lot of time and money!

At first, the fee might seem a little steep. It really isn't when you take into account how much you're not paying.

1) You don't pay for additional users on your bankruptcy software because each VBA has their own licensed bankruptcy software.

2) You don't pay for lost time due to unforeseen circumstances,

3) vacation pay,

4) sick leave,

5) workers comp,

6) taxes,

7) office space,

8) office supplies, etc.

When a Virtual contracts to prepare your petitions. They prepare petitions from beginning to end. From the Client Intake Interview through the Post Petition Phase. They take on as much responsibility as you are comfortable giving them. Of course, the more they are allowed to do, the more cost effective for the attorney. After all, our goal is to provide a service wherein the attorney is saving time and money to grow their law firm.

Once the attorney has conducted the initial consultation and qualifies the Debtor for a Chapter 7 or 13; the file can be given to the VBA. The VBA will contact the attorney client at a time convenient to the Debtor's schedule so as not to disturb them at work. VBA's do not work traditional office hours which is a benefit for the Debtor as well as the Attorney.

Our members are well versed in UPL and only respond to general questions. Legal questions are always referred to the attorney.

NSVBA members carry their own Service Agreement and in order to begin work, the attorney must read, agree and sign the contract. Members of NSVBA are Independent Contractors (1099).

Payment is due when the VBA submits an invoice after the final petition is approved and ready for filing.

NSVBA members work specifically for Solo Practitioners who need a "Bankruptcy Specialist" on hand but cannot afford a full time staff. We're there when you need us.

NSVBA members work with medium to large law firms as well. VBA's step in to cover overload or during vacations, leave of absence and holidays. Our members work directly with the In-office Paralegal to prepare and maintain a smooth workflow.

For more information, visit our website and click on "All Member Profiles".

If you would like assistance in locating an NSVBA member,simply give me a call. I will help you locate a VBA to suit your needs.

Our members are ready to assist you. If you've been thinking about growing your law firm, now is the time.

Sincerely,

Vikki Watanabe
President and the Members of the
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC
2100 C West Redondo Beach Blvd., #34
Torrance, CA 90504

866-678-8411 x712

www.nsvba.com
info@nsvba.com
vikki@nsvba.com

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp

National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC is proud to announce it's affiliation with Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp.

Read on.....

Max Gardner is revolutionizing consumer bankruptcy practice with his Bankruptcy Litigation Model (BLM). The BLM is a system designed to successfully litigate claims against creditors, servicers and debt buyers through adversary proceedings in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Attorneys practicing the BLM offer better protection for their clients while earning more revenue per case. Max currently has over 300 graduates and the list is growing fast because he added online training in addition to his in-person Boot Camp in North Carolina.

One of the biggest challenges for attorneys who want to implement the BLM is to find and train qualified assistants in the BLM method. Max champions the use virtual assistants (he uses 11) and even has a whole section of the boot camp dedicated to using VA's. Any VA who is trained in the BLM is in a great position to do work for a boot camp graduate. We will be posting a list of legal assistants so it will be easy for graduates to find you. We currently list all of the attorney graduates.

The regular price for a year of online training is $2,999 but legal assistants can sign up for $1,999. As an NSVBA member you qualify for an additional $500 discount so you can subscribe for only $1,499. Please visit www.maxbankruptybootcamp.com for much more information.

If you're not yet an NSVBA member and would like more information, see below.

Thank you,
Vikki Watanabe
President
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC
www.nsvba.com
vikki@nsvba.com
866-678-8411 x712