AI in Bankruptcy Law: What You Don't Know Could Cost You | The Bankruptcy Files Ep. 3

Can AI replace a bankruptcy attorney? Our South Carolina Attorney Host Lauren Clark talks to Florida bankruptcy attorney Michael Moody about one of the hottest topics in legal practice right now . . . artificial intelligence in law. Spoiler: in bankruptcy the stakes may be higher than you think.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast is legal advice. Laws vary by state and jurisdiction. Always consult a licensed attorney in your area.

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📞 CONTACT MICHAEL MOODY

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MICHAEL H. MOODY LAW, P.A.

Phone: (850) 739-6970

Email: admin@michaelhmoodylaw.com

Website: michaelmoodylaw.com

Also serving: Panama City | Pensacola | Gainesville

Business bankruptcy cases statewide (FL) + of counsel in Delaware & Pennsylvania

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📞 CONTACT LAUREN CLARK

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Podcast Host and South Carolina Bankruptcy Attorney

The Law Office of Lauren Clark

We have gone remote! If you are a SC resident, schedule a consultation from the comfort of your own home.

Call or text us at:

Phone: (803) 386-8868

Website: laurenclarklaw.com

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

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00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

00:42 – Why Michael loves practicing bankruptcy law

02:34 – Areas Michael serves in Florida

03:02 – Subchapter 5 bankruptcy? What is it?

04:07 – State law in bankruptcy

06:04 – What to expect from a consultation with Michael

07:40 – AI and bankruptcy law: the big conversation

09:06 – Is AI like the early 90s internet? The debate

10:27 – Attorney-client privilege & AI

12:02 – What a "local" AI server in a law firm would look like

13:03 – AI as a tool . . . in skilled hands

14:00 – Lauren's chatbot experiment: wrong answers, then a $20 paywall

15:35 – AI fabricating case citations lawyers are getting in trouble

17:20 – Lauren tries to use AI for compound interest math (and AI fails)

18:08 – Bankruptcy fraud: up to 20 years in prison — not the place for AI errors

20:31 – Takeaways for consumers using AI + protecting yourself

22:39 – Why you shouldn't use ChatGPT as your lawyer middleman

27:28 – Final thoughts

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🔖 ABOUT THE BANKRUPTCY FILES

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Hosted by South Carolina bankruptcy attorney Lauren Clark, The Bankruptcy Files breaks down the myths, fears, and realities of bankruptcy law — for real people facing real financial stress. New episodes weekly.

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