Bankruptcy and Bifurcated Fee Agreements: Pro Se Clinics & Indigent Debtors

Host DaJonna Richardson interviews Matthew Skeen Jr., an expert in bankruptcy law. Matthew has been a partner in Skeen & Skeen, P.C. a boutique bankruptcy law firm in Denver, Colorado. Today he is a Managing Attorney of the Pro Se Clinic at the US District Court for the District of Colorado, a program run by the CO Bar Association, which has offered representation to clients in issues arising in the context of chapter 7, chapter 11, and chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions. Today's episode discusses bankruptcy, bifurcated fee agreements, and indigent petitioners. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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A podcast made for Law Students, by Law Students. Produced by the D.C. Bar Law Student Community. Learn more about the D.C. Bar Law Student Community and the podcast at dcbar.org. This Season's Hosts: Andrew Nettels, George Washington University Law School, Class of 2025 DaJonna Richardson, University of Colorado Law, Class of 2024 Furaha Joy Saungweme, Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 2025 Fabiola Uwera, Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 2026 Presented by the D.C. Bar Communities Podcast Network. Theme Music: "Something Elated" by Broke for Free