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Samuel K. Crocker

Samuel K. Crocker

Serves in...
Nashville, TN

Years as a trustee...
23

Cases per year...
800

Most memorable case...
I was the Ch. 11 trustee for Sharondale Construction Co. a large,regional real estate development an...

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Canon of Ethics

A Chapter 7 Trustee is committed to excellence in the administration of bankruptcy cases and to carry out all duties with the utmost integrity, diligence, and professionalism. Parties are entitled to service that adheres to the highest standards of professional, moral, and ethical conduct. As a fiduciary, a Trustee occupies a significant position of trust and responsibility and is accountable to all in the bankruptcy system and the public at large.
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Case Summaries
Spoilation of electronic evidence

Disclosure of unperfected secured creditor on schedules filed with petition does not provide inquiry notice which trumps Trustee's §544(a) strong-arm power

Performance of contractual obligation does not constitute "new value" under §547(c)(4)

First-time transactions may be subject to ordinary course preference defense

Trustee's rights of search and seizure

Trustee may recover preferential transfer even though unsecured creditors will receive no distribution from the recovery