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What is a Proof of Claim?
A Proof of Claim is a written assertion to the bankruptcy court, trustee, debtor and other interested parties that you, the creditor, wish to assert your rights to a distribution in a bankruptcy case. Filing a Proof of Claim may be your only avenue of potentially being paid by a bankrupt debtor.

Scenario: You have a customer who owes you money for a product provided months ago. They have ignored your letters and avoided your phone calls. Finally, you’re able to speak to your contact and she tells you, “Talk to my lawyer, Bill Jones at Jones & Associates!” This is followed by a prompt click and dial tone.