Choosing a Venue for Consumer Claims in Bankruptcy

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Includes a Live Web Event on 10/30/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

Bankruptcy is hotbed for consumer claims, but where you file these claims can make all the difference in your case. Join us as we explore the pros and cons of filing consumer claims in small claims court, state court, District Court, and Bankruptcy Court. There’s no one size fits all approach, but we’ll explore how to analyze your cases and evaluate the proper venue in your cases.

This session is designed to help bankruptcy practitioners and consumer law practitioners alike analyze the proper venue for their consumer law claims related to bankruptcy cases. We’ll walk through the pros and cons of each venue, some fact patterns, and practical tips for choosing a venue.

This webinar is co-sponsored with NACBA. NACBA members can email training@consumeradvocates.org to attend the live webinar at no cost.

What You Will Learn

• What are the pros and cons of filing in small claims court, state court, District Court, and Bankruptcy Court
• How to choose the best venue for your case
• What are common pitfalls in choosing a venue

Patrick Best

Patrick Best is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He previously served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Carmen D. Minora of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. His practice consists of a variety of cases including bankruptcy, student loans, FDCPA, FCRA, RESPA, TILA, and UDAP. He is a member of both NACA and NACBA. In addition to his private practice, he serves as a Special Assistant District Attorney for the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office to prosecute civil consumer protection violations on behalf of Monroe County Pennsylvania.

Brian Flick

Managing Partner

The Dann Law Firm

Attorney Brian Flick is a managing partner of the Dann Law firm's Cincinnati office. He is a tireless advocate for consumers in Ohio, Kentucky, and across the United States. His practice is focused on bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, appellate litigation, and other areas of consumer law. Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science at Adrian College and received his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law. He serves as the 6th Circuit Community Moderator for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and is the Ohio Chair of the National Association of Consumer Advocates.