NABT MEMBER PROFILE Q & A
Member Name: Eugene Crane
City and State: Chicago, Illinois
Email: ecrane@craneheyman.com
What year did you join the panel?
45
What did you do before you became chapter 7 trustee?
Provate practice of law. Debtor rep., civil rights.
How many cases are you typically assigned each year?
700
How many people make up your staff?
1
What was your most memorable case in which you served?
Ponzi sheme case where I inherited 7 race horses and 40 brood mares. Iraced two horses (and won) and sold the others. liquidated a warehouse, grainery, finance co. 1st meeting was attended by over 2000 irate penshioners who were bilked out of their savings.
What is the most interesting case you are working on at present?
Debtor once in jail now under indictment again for swindling aged widows . Fighting a will contest with heirs of prior wills who claim undue influence.
What is the most difficult part of the chapter 7 job?
Getting attorneys to show up at 341 mtg on time and compliance with production requests.
What is the most enjoyable part of being a chapter 7 trustee?
Providing large dividends (sometimes 100%)
If you were to give one piece of advice to a new trustee what would that be?
When trying to decide if there is something to go after in a case, use the "nose test"
Any suggestions on what NABT can do to help you in your practice?
refer more business
What other areas or businesses are you involved with?
Reorganizations representing debtor and committees.
What are your hobbies?
music, reading
What book did you just finish reading?
I cant remember it was yesterday.
What is the one thing Trustees would be surprised to learn about me?
I am not 30 years old.