Industry Leaders

When one claims the title of "Industry Leader", one takes on an enormous responsibility.

If you run an organization that includes members, you take on an extraordinary responsibility. Not only do you represent the "industry"; now, your members look to you to represent them. Hopefully, in the best possible light.

Needless to say, relationships become very important. Business and personal.

If the so-called "Industry Leader" behaves in a way that is not professional, everyone within their organization and associated with that "Industry Leader" suffers.

If the so-called "Industry Leader" makes the decision to advise, train, or otherwise encourage its members to extend themselves beyond the scope of their duties crossing the fine line of "UPL" once again, anyone associated with the Industry Leader and the organization suffers.

Not only that, they run the risk of losing their credibility within the industry and with their members.

My feeling is that Industry Leaders do not have the luxury of saying what they want without first considering how their words and actions could affect the industry they represent. One can say they are held to a higher standard.

If one decides they are to be the "Industry Leader", Making claims such as "the only organization that offers their type of service", "no one around is doing what they do"; that "Industry Leader" should carefully consider their actions.

Some will respond by saying, "what the Industry Leader says or does will not affect my Independent business".

If you are part of the organization or associated with an Industry Leader who advertises on the internet as the only game in town, like it or not, you are associated.

Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, Virtual Paralegals, Freelance Bankruptcy Assistants, have worked very hard to get where they're at. Specifically, the members of the National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC.

They are ethical, responsible, and run legitimate businesses.

The members of NSVBA, LLC understand they do not run the attorneys law firm, they assist. When and if an attorney has a question about "bankruptcy law" and it borders UPL, the VBA directs the attorney to NACBA or one of the many bankruptcy experts we associate with.

As a regular Exhibitor at the NACBA Conventions, National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC has always referred our new attorneys to NACBA and other bankruptcy experts; including seasoned bankruptcy attorneys who utilize the services of the VBA.

This year, NSVBA partnered with Morgan King Bankruptcy Academy and Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp.

NSVBA offers a Beginners Training in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. We plan to enhance our member benefits and training in 2011.

For now, we look forward to seeing you next year in Washington, D.C. at the Annual NACBA Convention!


Vikki Watanabe
President
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC
www.nsvba.com

ATTORNEYS! VBA's enable you to handle more cases!

VBA's = Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants.

This is an opportunity for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys taking on additional casework and looking to grow their practice and cap their overhead.

NSVBA members are located in 14 States.

Here's what you can expect from an NSVBA Member:

* NSVBA members prepare Chapter 7 & 13 petitions from the Client Intake Interview through the Post Petition phase. Most are trained to prepare petitions in the Central District of California.

* VBA's work in various jurisdictions throughout the United States.

* Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants work directly under the supervision of the Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney.

* VBA's make it possible for you to handle more cases without hiring additional personnel and incurring additional "employee" exposure.

* NSVBA members are prepared with their own licensed bankruptcy software. Most; if not all, NSVBA members use Best Case Solutions.

* Members of the National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC are trained in Small Office/Home Office Security and Procedures and are fully committed, legitimate businesses.

* Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants provide an efficient service where you, the attorney does not pay for lost time due to unforeseen circumstances.

* NSVBA Members are regular attendees at the Annual NACBA Convention.

Take time now to find out how a VBA can enhance your bankruptcy practice.

Give us a call or drop us a line.

We look forward to working with you!

Vikki Watanabe and the
Members of the
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC
www.nsvba.com
vikki@nsvba.com
866-678-8411

Meet the Members of NSVBA, LLC 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

GEORGIA - Tonya S. Justice

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

TEXAS -
Bonnie Saunders
Natalyn Jeffries

ILLINOIS -
Vivian Little
Total Attorneys

FLORIDA -
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
Anna Baughman
Gary Ostad
Amy Underwood
Cindi Good
Valerie Clay
David Noel
Jeannie Lynch

We have Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants in 14 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

NSVBA 2010 Seminar

2010 Advanced Chapter 7 Seminar

The NSVBA, LLC is a nationally recognized organization serving virtual and on-site Bankruptcy Assistants and Paralegals nationwide. NSVBA is offering a two-day Seminar for Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Chapter 7 petition preparation. NSVBA membership is not required to attend. The materials covered in this seminar is not intended for the general public but for professional bankruptcy assistants looking to further develop or enhance their petition preparation skills. It is required that attendees have some experience in consumer Chapter 7 case work.

NSVBA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. NSVBA and its' members are individual independent contractors who serve licensed bankruptcy attorneys nationwide.

For more information about NSVBA, please visit www.nsvba.com

Registration is required, no walk ins allowed.

Dates/Times: THURSDAY 10/14 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. and

FRIDAY 10/15 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

(2 15-minute breaks per day and 1.5 hour break for lunch per day)

Hotel Accommodations: A block of rooms have been held at the Clarion Hotel 888 E. Dominguez Street, Carson, CA 90746 (310) 715-6688. All attendees will receive the standard room at the group rate of $68.00 single/double occupancy. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel at. Make sure to request NSVBA GROUP CODE: G-NSVBA. The cut-off date for reservations is SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. Room rates available between 10/12/2010 and 10/17/2010.


Airport Information: LAX is 18 miles from Hotel
John Wayne Airport (Orange County) is 22 miles from Hotel


Transportation: Attendees are responsible for their own transportation.


Fee: NSVBA Member - $250.00/ non-member - $300.00 (materials and refreshments included, no group discounts available, meals not included)

Registration Deadline: Fee and registration form must be received by NSVBA no later than 5:00 P.M. on 9/13/2010.

Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted after 9/24/2010

Guest Speakers and Advanced Chapter 7 Training

If you're interested and would like a registration form or more information, email NSVBA at info@nsvba.com or vikki@nsvba.com

We look forward to seeing you in California!

Vikki Watanabe
President
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC
www.nsvba.com
866-867-8411

NSVBA and King Bankruptcy Academy

NSVBA is proud to announce its affiliation with King Bankruptcy Academy. King Bankruptcy Academy has made the first 10 classes of its video course for Paralegal Training available.

Members of NSVBA may enroll with a 25% discount. NSVBA members pay only $459.00. And, the book, "King's Fundamentals of Consumer Bankruptcy Practice", is available to members of NSVBA for a 50% discount.

NSVBA has an exclusive arrangement with the Academy and is currently the only professional virtual bankruptcy assistant organization providing its members with these substantial tuition reductions.

For more information on becoming a member of NSVBA and receiving the King Bankruptcy Academy discount, follow the links provided below.

- Morgan King
Dean of King Bankrupty Academy
www.bankruptcyacademy.com

Vikki Watanabe
President
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC
www.nsvba.com

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
Total Attorneys

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

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