Although generic word processing
software [e.g., WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, etc.] can be used to create
documents, there are many software packages on the market which create
bankruptcy forms and greatly simplify the creation of petitions and other
pleadings. They may also simplify the conversion of documents to PDF
format. These software packages are particularly helpful to attorneys
who intend to file new cases. You will find below, a list of some of
the companies that have developed specialty software for bankruptcy forms
preparation. When reviewing software packages for purchase, we would
recommend that you look at the following features:
- Does the application allow for the
preparation of a large range of bankruptcy forms?
- Is the application marketed specifically for use with
CM/ECF?
- Does the application allow you to
enter case information once and then use that information to
fill out all of the forms?
- Does
the application indicate that it includes the ability to
upload the data to the court's server in a very simple process?
We suggest that you find other attorneys who do
bankruptcy work and find out which products they use and how they like what they
are using. Note! If you are
using software other than Adobe Acrobat to produce your PDF files, you must check
with your vendor to assure compatibility with your petition software.
The court does not endorse or warranty the
products or services of any vendor. If you have a problem with your petition
software, you should contact the software provider directly. Software vendors
who wish to be added to the list below should email a
request to the Clerk.
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Bankruptcy 2002
New Hope Software
PO Box 1306
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Contact: Frederick Rogovy
Phone: (800) 532-7114
Fax: (206) 232-9586
Email
Features:
Designed to work with CM/ECF? Yes
Converts documents to PDF files? Yes
CM/ECF data upload? Yes
Includes Hawaii Local Forms? No, but local forms can be
imported into program.
Bankruptcy, Esq.
Cerenade, Inc.
9800 La Cienega Blvd., Suite 411
Inglewood, CA 90301
Contact: Behdad Payami
Phone: 1-800-617-4202 or 310-645-0598
Fax: 310-645-0599
Email
Features:
Designed to work with CM/ECF? Yes
Converts documents to PDF files? Yes
CM/ECF data upload? Yes
Includes Hawaii Local Forms? In April 2003 Bankruptcy Plus
Cornerstone Computer Group, Inc.
3873 Airport Way
PO Box 9754
Bellingham, WA 98227-9754
Contact: Shawna Weatherbee
Phone: (800) 397-8238
Fax: (800) 397-8346
Email
Features:
Designed to work with CM/ECF? Yes Converts documents to PDF files?
Yes
CM/ECF data upload? Yes
Includes Hawaii Local Forms? Yes
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BankruptcyPRO
LegalPRO Systems, Inc.
Contact: Charles Fielder III
Phone: 800-887-0939 or 210-561-5300
Email
Features:
Designed to work with CM/ECF? Yes
Converts documents to PDF files? Yes
CM/ECF data upload? Yes
Includes Hawaii Local Forms? No, but local forms can be
imported into the program.
Best Case
Bankruptcy
Best Case Solutions, Inc.
820 Davis Street, Suite 410
PO Box 32
Evanston, IL 60204
Contact: Tonya Rice
Phone: (800) 492-8037 or
(847) 492-8037
Fax: (847) 492-8038
Email
Features:
Designed to work with CM/ECF? Yes
Converts documents to PDF files? Yes
CM/ECF data upload? Yes
Includes Hawaii Local Forms? Yes
and local forms can be
imported into program.
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West Group
610 Opperman Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
(800) 217-9378
Contact: Monica Wiese
Email
Features:
Designed to work with CM/ECF? Yes
Converts documents to PDF files? Yes
CM/ECF data upload? Yes
Includes Hawaii Local Forms? Yes and forms can also
be imported into program. |
EZ
Filing, Inc.
899 Logan Street, Suite 312
Denver, CO 80203-3155
Contact: Marty Mohr
Phone: (800) 998-2424
Fax: (866) 998-2424
Email
Features:
Designed to work with CM/ECF? Yes
Converts documents to PDF files? Yes
CM/ECF data upload? Yes
Includes Hawaii Local Forms? Yes and local forms can be
imported into program.
FreshStart
Banrkuptcy Software
Seaview Software, Inc.
Seattle, WA
Contact: Martin L. Laurence
Phone: (800) 773-9373 or
(206) 523-2445
Email
Features:
Designed to work with CM/ECF? Yes
Converts documents to PDF files? Yes
CM/ECF data upload? Yes
Includes Hawaii Local Forms? Yes |
