2004 Convention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys recognized the following members at the 2004 Convention in Boston for their meritorious service:

Max Gardner of Shelby, NC was named "Champion of Consumer Rights for his "extraordinary service in protecting American consumers." Max assisted the former employees of Shelby Yarn Company through his innovative and unique use of the bankruptcy laws to obtain more than $2 million in damages and monetary recoveries from the former principals of the company.

NACBA presented a special award to retiring Board member James (Ike) Shulman of San Jose, CA. Ike was a co-founder and first president of NACBA, and has played a critical role in the organization´s ongoing success. Over the years he has devoted endless hours to the organization. In "retirement" he´ll stay on as Treasurer and Legislative Chair.

Other members recognized for their ongoing contributions and support for the organization include:

- Bob Adams - Eric Clayman - Bill Oliver
- Neal Allen - John Colwell - John Orcutt
- Mark Bond - Gary Gale - Marlow Preston
- Edgar Borrego - Jeffrey Jenkins - Jerry Tanzy
- Brad Botes - Bob Michelson - Gerald White