As part of his practice, Brian D. Shapiro, was appointed by the United States Department of Justice as a Trustee for Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings in Las Vegas, Nevada.  His legal experience, professionalism and trust has allowed him to be appointed in this key role in the Bankruptcy Process.

As a Trustee of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Mr. Shapiro is obligated to review a Debtor's bankruptcy petition and examine a Debtor under oath to insure that all of the assets and debts of the individual or corporation are provided.  By examining the assets, Mr. Shapiro acts to maintain the highest value for non exempt property of the estate.

For Creditors

If you are a creditor in one of Mr. Shapiro's cases and have information about the Debtor that you would like to share (i.e., an undisclosed asset or other asset information), please email that information to creditors@brianshapirolaw.com.   In the subject line, please list the Debtor's name and case number and in the body of your e-mail, please provide your name, telephone number, address and other contact information.

For Debtors

If you are one of the Debtors that has obtained Mr. Shapiro as a Trustee, you may deliver information in PDF format via email at debtors@brianshapirolaw.com or deliver the documents to the office address.  If you send the documents via email, in the subject line, please list the Debtor's name and case number.   The following documents must be provided ten (10) days prior to your meeting of creditors ('the 341 meeting'), these documents are in addition to any documents that the Trustee may request.  If you provide such documentation in a timely manner you will be more likely to avoid a continuance and/or a dismissal of your case.  Also, you need to fill out the Bankruptcy Questionnaire that is attached hereto in PDF format.

(1)        Signed ('inked') Copies of your Bankruptcy Petition, Schedules, Statement of Financial Affairs and any Amendments.
(2)        Signed Copies of your complete tax returns for the prior 2 years ending immediately preceding the bankruptcy filing
(3)        Statements on all financial accounts (for 12 months prior to your filing of the bankruptcy petition and statements up
            to your date of the meeting of creditors).
(4)        Picture ID (must also be brought to the meeting of creditors; i.e. driver's license, passport etc).
(5)        Social Security Verification (must also be brought to the meeting of Creditors).
(6)        Copy of the Credit Counseling Certificate (must also be brought to the meeting of Creditors).
(7)        Copy of the Financial Management Certificate.
(8)        Copy of any property settlement, divorce decree within 4 four years of filing for bankruptcy.
(9)        Copies of any Financial Documents given to any entity within 2 years of filing for bankruptcy.

The Trustee does not provide legal advice to any party in any case that he is administering.  Legal advice includes but is not limited to questions about a discharge, whether a motion needs to be filed or what to do in a particular matter.  It is strongly recommended that you consult with an attorney pertaining to any questions you may have.