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Nesset, Joel

Joel Nesset

Adjunct Faculty, Associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson

J.D., Wm Mitchell
B.A., St. Olaf College

http://www.hinshawlaw.com/jnesset/

Courses Taught

A list of classes taught by Joel Nesset
Number	Title	Credits
772	Bankruptcy Clinic	3
Description of course 772 :	A comprehensive clinical legal program that provides classroom sessions on bankruptcy law and guidance through one of two practical bankruptcy situations in the representation of real clients. The students will practice under the student practice rules of Federal Court and under the guidance of local bankruptcy attorneys. Students will actually appear in court and in front of the bankruptcy judges, argue motions, defend depositions, participate in settlement negotiations, counsel clients on the litigation risks, and try a jury trial in Bankruptcy Court. Enrollment limited to 8 students.
793	Topics	0
Description of course 793 :	The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online, View Searchable Class Schedule
798	Topics	0
Description of course 798 :
919	Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic	3
Description of course 919 :	The Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic involves the filing of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition on behalf of an individual or a married couple. You will participate in the intake and retention of the client or clients. You will meet directly with clients and obtain the necessary information to properly prepare a bankruptcy case. You will learn to analyze the financial situation of the debtor, prepare the bankruptcy petitiion, schedules and statement of financial affairs and file them with the court. If the case is a Chapter 13, you will also prepare a Chapter 13 plan under which the debtor will repay all or some of his or her debt. You will appear on behalf of the debtors at the meeting of creditors, and monitor the case through the clients receiving their discharge. This will include responding to any requests from the trustee. In addition to gaining valuable experience in (1) consumer bankruptcy and (2) dealing directly with clients, you will be providing a valuable service to those who are less fortunate than most.
946	Adv Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic	1
Description of course 946 :	A small number of students who have completed a semester in the Bankruptcy Clinic may be asked to participate in the clinic practice for a second semester by continuing client representation and providing assistance to new clinic students. Enrollment by permission only.

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