Consumer Bankruptcy Journal Spring 2018 | Page 31

NACA Debt Defense eCourse Debt defense is a growing field of practice. Nearly 30 million Americans have a debt in collections and the average American household has approximately $15,000 in credit card debt. Third-party debt buyers use the courts to sue hundreds of consumers at once, with claims that often are rife with mistakes. NACA’s Debt Defense eCourse is a self-paced, beginner course that teaches how to obtain optimal results for credit card collection cases while earning a reasonable fee for the legal services. Using four interactive stories, the eCourse teaches how to best litigate based on the fact pattern. NACBA members are eligible to register using NACA member rates. Why an eCourse? It’s more convenient. You can study from any location and at any time. All you need is a computer and an Internet connection. It’s less expensive. There are no travel costs and you can minimize the impact on your work since you decide when to study. It’s easier to absorb and retain the information. You focus on elements you need to learn and move faster through content you already understand. It’s story based and interactive. You will learn by doing. Review fact patterns based on real cases and decide the path that leads to your client’s success. It’s a self-paced and personalized experience. You go as fast or as slow through the modules as you need, rather than having to go at the pace of the group. About the eCourse Participants will have access to the online course for two months. Upon completion, registrants will receive a certificate of attendance and the potential of earning three CLE credits. Since NACA is an approved California multi-provider of CLE credits, registrants from California are approved to receive three CLE credits. What You Will Learn Member: $149 • Conduct effective intake that results in litigable cases and fee-generating clients Nonmember: $199 • Determine the best strategy to litigate common credit card debt defense cases • Negotiate a fair settlement for debt defense cases • Identify fact patterns likely to bolster affirmative claims and lead to fee-shifting counter-claims • Use evidence to respond to hearsay exceptions and burden of proof arguments  www.consumeradvocates.org/ecourse