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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.

    Petition Prep Is a Monster

    A single Chapter 7 filing can require 60+ forms. Schedules, statements, means tests, creditor matrices. Fill one wrong and the court rejects it. Fill it right and you still spent three hours on data entry.

    60+

    forms potentially required for a single Chapter 7 filing

    US Courts

    Means Testing Math

    Is your client eligible for Chapter 7 or stuck with Chapter 13? The means test calculation involves current monthly income, allowable expenses, and median income comparisons that change every six months. Get it wrong and the trustee files a motion to dismiss.

    20%

    of Chapter 7 cases face means test challenges

    ABI Journal

    Deadlines Stack Up Fast

    Claims bar dates, objection deadlines, plan confirmation hearings, discharge timing. Chapter 13 cases stretch over 3-5 years with ongoing obligations. One missed deadline and your client's fresh start falls apart.

    3-5 years

    typical Chapter 13 plan duration with ongoing obligations

    US Bankruptcy Courts

    Wrangling Creditors

    The average consumer bankruptcy involves a dozen or more creditors, each with their own contact information, claim amounts, and priorities. Add a trustee and the court into the mix, and communication management becomes a full-time job.

    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.

    Resources for Bankruptcy Practices