Washington Secured Transactions Under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: Forms and Practice Manual
Prominent Washington attorneys, John S. Kaplan, Alan D. Smith, and Danielle Wolfrom Githens, have drawn from their extensive experience to bring you this practical, easy-to-use book, containing a comprehensive collection of all the current rules of Article 9, along with extensive commentaries on how they affect the forms and procedures used in Washington today.
Recent Updates Include:
- A new section on Repossessing an Accession (Section 11.7.3)
- A new form – Repossession Manual (Form 14-63)
John S. Kaplan is a partner in the Financial Transactions and Restructuring Group of Perkins Coie LLP. Mr. Kaplan graduated cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1987 and with High Honors from Duke University School of Law in 1993. Mr. Kaplan’s practice emphasizes the representation of secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, and debtors in commercial bankruptcy cases, and secured creditors and borrowers in debt transactions.
Alan D. Smith is a partner in the Financial Transactions and Restructuring Group of Perkins Coie LLP. Mr. Smith graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University in 1974 and cum laude from the University of Chicago Law School in 1979. Mr. Smith’s practice emphasizes the representation of secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, and debtors in commercial bankruptcy cases, and secured creditors and borrowers in debt transactions. Mr. Smith is a member of various local, state and national business bankruptcy law sections, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Turnaround Management Association, Northwest Chapter (President 1999-2000; Board 1998-2002) and the Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Corporate Renewal (2002-2005). Mr. Smith is a frequent lecturer and panel participant on commercial law and bankruptcy topics.
Danielle Wolfrom Githens is a partner in the Financial Transactions and Restructuring Group of Perkins Coie LLP. Ms. Githens graduated from Haverford College in 1994 and with Honors from the University of Washington School of Law, Order of the Coif, in 1999. Ms. Githens focuses her practice on the representation of secured creditors and borrowers in commercial and real estate financing transactions.
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SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: Applicable Law
Chapter 2: Overview and Definitions
Chapter 3: Creating a Security Interest—Attachment—Making the Secured Party's Rights Enforceable Against the Debtor
Chapter 4: Perfection
Chapter 5: Financing Statement and Filing Mechanics
Chapter 6: Priority
Chapter 7: Particular Types of Collateral
Chapter 8: Proceeds
Chapter 9: Changes after Closing
Chapter 10: Third Parties
Chapter 11: Enforcement
Chapter 12: Secured Party's Other Obligations
Chapter 13: Washington Non-Uniform Provisions
Chapter 13A: Managing Secured Transactions
Chapter 14: Forms
Appendices
Indices