⚖️ Attorney Responsibilities
To ensure smooth collaboration and compliance, attorneys agree to the following:
💼 Professional Responsibility Compliance
Adhere to all professional responsibility obligations, including obtaining debtor consent for outsourcing services to NextChapter VPs.
📂 Provide Complete Case Information
Supply all necessary case details, including debtor questionnaires and completed information from MyChapter.
Upload supporting documents and case materials to the Client Document Storage Folder.
🔍 Review & Authorization
Timely review debtor information in MyChapter.
If desired, authorize NextChapter VPs to contact the debtor directly for additional information.
🧾 Draft Preparation
Once information is complete, direct NextChapter VPs to prepare a draft of the bankruptcy petition and schedules, including the Means Test.
🗂️ Debtor Review
Send the draft petition and schedules to the debtor for review or authorize NextChapter VPs to do so on your behalf.
✅ Approval & Filing
Review and approve the bankruptcy petition and all schedules promptly.
If desired, direct the Virtual Paralegal to file the case electronically with the court.
🖊️ Acknowledgment
By using NextChapter Virtual Paralegal Services, the attorney acknowledges that they:
Understand these services are contract-based and not a replacement for in-house staff.
Accept full responsibility for all legal decisions related to the case.
Agree to follow the outlined attorney responsibilities to maintain timely and compliant case preparation.