The NACTT Emeritus Trustees

Former Chapter 13 Standing Trustees

Biography

The NACTT Emeritus Trustee Committee is made up of former Chapter 13 Standing Trustees from all over the country: Michael Joseph, Isabel Balboa, Carl Bekofske, Herb Beskin, Chuck DeHart, Pete Fessenden, Mike Fitzgerald, Barb Foley, Nancy Grigsby, Mary Grossman, Jan Hamilton, James Henley, Howard Hu, Jan Johnson, Jeff Kellner, Tom King, John Logan, Judge Brian Lynch (retired), Mike Meyer, Bill Miller, Denise Pappalardo, Frank Pees, George Stevenson,  and Robert Wilson.

Articles by The NACTT Emeritus Trustees

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Spectacularly Successful Chapter 13 Cases

September 28, 2025
We asked the NACTT Emeritus Trustees for their memories of particularly successful cases. Of course, success has various meanings. We think you will enjoy this item.
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Reflections on the Administration of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Progress and Concerns

July 6, 2025
An interesting look at the positives and concerns of the bankruptcy process over the years.
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Holiday Memories

December 22, 2024
We thought it would be enjoyable during this time of year to share some memories of the Holiday Season.
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Do Not Despair: The Challenge of Declining Chapter 13 Caseloads

October 20, 2024
We asked our NACTT Emeritus Trustees to comment on the troublesome trend of fewer chapter 13 case filings. Years of experience provides helpful insight for trustees and consumer bankruptcy attorneys.
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LLC’s and Chapter 13

August 25, 2024
As a follow up to No Gracie, LLCs May Not File Chapter 13, we posed some questions to the NACTT Emeritus Trustees group. We think you will find their answers interesting and thought provoking.
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Motions to Recuse the Bankruptcy Judge

August 11, 2024
Although few are filed, and rarely granted, motions for the recusal of a bankruptcy judge are quite serious. We asked our Emeritus Trustee Committee for their opinion and comments on recusal motions.
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How to Effectively Handle a Difficult Debtor

June 9, 2024
This is a GREAT resource everyone should read! “Sometimes the trustee’s office must deal with a difficult debtor. . . . All trustees know — or should know — that skilled debtors’ lawyers are our best allies.”
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For You, What Is the Best Part About Retirement

March 3, 2024
We were curious about what our NACTT Emeritus Trustees have been doing in retirement. How have they been spending their time since making the decision to retire and moving on from the daily challenges as a Chapter 13 Trustee. Here are their replies to our inquiry:
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Chapter 13 No-Look Fees – Additional Thoughts

January 7, 2024
As a follow-up to The Academy’s December 3, 2023, issue, three Emeritus Trustees weighed in. The 12/3/23 issue included Cathy Moran’s Chapter 13 NoLook Fees: The Horns of a Dilemma and Trustee Hildebrand’s Critical Case Comment, You Gotta Fix Your Own Screw-ups, On Your Own Dime. You may also want to take note of comments on each article and add your own. Today, we offer the thoughts of two additional Emeritus Trustees. Thus a follow-up to our follow-up. 😊
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Chapter 13 No-Look Fees

December 10, 2023
As a follow-up to The Academy’s December 3, 2023, issue, three Emeritus Trustees weighed in. Last week’s issue included Cathy Moran’s Chapter 13 NoLook Fees: The Horns of a Dilemma and Trustee Hildebrand’s You Gotta Fix Your Own Screw-ups, On Your Own Dime. You may also want to take note of the comments on each article and add your own.
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