Troutman Pepper's Creditor’s Rights Toolkit is a series that provides practical insights to help creditors confront the challenges of commercial bankruptcy.

Asserting a claim correctly in a bankruptcy case is crucial for creditors to preserve their rights and interests against the debtor. Claims can be asserted in various ways, including scheduling by the debtor, through a proof of claim, or via a motion filed with the bankruptcy court. The complexity of the claim and the creditor’s knowledge of the bankruptcy process will dictate if a claim can be asserted independently or if legal counsel is needed.

This article is a brief guide to correctly asserting a claim in a bankruptcy case.