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    Technology for Bankruptcy Practices

    Streamline petition preparation, automate means testing, and manage complex case timelines with specialized bankruptcy technology solutions.

    Bankruptcy Practice Challenges

    Bankruptcy law has unique technology requirements for document preparation and court compliance.

    Document Preparation Complexity

    Bankruptcy petitions require extensive schedules, statements, and means test calculations with strict accuracy requirements.

    60+

    forms potentially required for a single Chapter 7 filing

    US Courts

    Means Test Calculations

    Chapter 7 eligibility requires complex means testing with current monthly income and expense analysis.

    20%

    of Chapter 7 cases face means test challenges

    ABI Journal

    Court Deadlines & Hearings

    Bankruptcy cases involve multiple deadlines for claims, objections, plan confirmation, and discharge.

    3-5 years

    typical Chapter 13 plan duration with ongoing obligations

    US Bankruptcy Courts

    Creditor Management

    Managing communications with multiple creditors, the trustee, and the court requires systematic tracking.

    12-15

    average number of creditors per consumer bankruptcy

    ABI Research

    Bankruptcy Software Solutions

    Specialized tools designed for consumer and commercial bankruptcy practices.

    Best Case by Stretto

    $109-189/mo

    Bankruptcy Software

    The leading bankruptcy petition preparation software with automated forms and means test calculation.

    Best For: Consumer bankruptcy practices (Chapter 7/13)

    Key Features

    • Automated petition generation
    • Built-in means test calculator
    • ECF filing integration
    • Credit report import
    • Chapter 13 plan modeling

    Integrations

    ECF courtsCM/ECFCredit reportsIncome verification
    Best Case

    Epiq Chapter 11

    Case-based pricing

    Complex Bankruptcy

    Enterprise platform for large Chapter 11 cases with claims management and noticing.

    Best For: Complex Chapter 11 and corporate restructuring

    Key Features

    • Claims management and reconciliation
    • Creditor noticing and communication
    • Plan solicitation tools
    • Balloting and voting
    • Docket management

    Integrations

    Court systemsFinancial systemsDocument management
    Epiq

    NextChapter

    $89-159/mo

    Modern Bankruptcy Platform

    Cloud-based bankruptcy software with modern UX and client collaboration features.

    Best For: Tech-forward consumer bankruptcy practices

    Key Features

    • Client intake questionnaires
    • Bank account verification via Plaid
    • Automated document assembly
    • Chapter 7/13 support
    • Modern cloud interface

    Integrations

    PlaidCredit bureausClioLawPay
    NextChapter

    Clio

    $49-149/user/mo

    Practice Management

    General practice management that pairs well with bankruptcy-specific software.

    Best For: Mixed practice firms with bankruptcy

    Key Features

    • Matter management
    • Client communication portal
    • Billing and trust accounting
    • Calendar and deadline tracking
    • Document management

    Integrations

    Best CaseQuickBooksLawPayMicrosoft 365
    Clio

    How We Help

    Bankruptcy Software Setup

    Implement Best Case, NextChapter, or other bankruptcy platforms configured for your practice.

    ECF Integration

    Set up seamless electronic court filing workflows with CM/ECF systems.

    Document Automation

    Create templates and workflows for common bankruptcy documents and client communications.

    Financial Tool Integration

    Connect credit report pulls, bank verification, and means test calculations.

    Deadline Management

    Implement comprehensive calendaring for all bankruptcy case milestones and deadlines.

    Data Security

    Protect sensitive financial information with encryption and access controls.

    Streamline Your Bankruptcy Practice

    Let us help you implement the right technology to handle more cases efficiently.