Acting U.S. Trustee for Region 8, Paul A. Randolph, and Assistant U.S. Trustee, Nick Foster announced, last week, that Nancy A. Cogar was appointed to serve as a chapter 7 panel trustee for the Eastern District of Tennessee effective December 5, 2023. Ms. Cogar is a licensed attorney admitted to practice in all Tennessee state courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ms. Cogar is currently a partner with Samples, Jennings, Clem, and Fields, PLLC in Chattanooga, TN. Her current practice areas include bankruptcy law, bankruptcy trustee representation, elder law, estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
Ms. Cogar received her B.A. degree from Trinity College, her M.S. degree from Columbia University, and her J.D. degree from Nashville School of Law. Previously, Ms. Cogar was recognized as the Bruce Bailey Volunteer Lawyer of the Year.
Ms. Cogar is also active as a board member and vice chair of the Mary Walker Foundation, a foundation focused on helping alleviate poverty for all Chattanooga citizens and creating economic stability through historical, literacy and educational programs.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve in this position and help administer these Chapter 7 cases so that law-abiding Debtors have an opportunity for a fresh start that is available under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code”, stated Cogar. “I also look forward to continuing my practice as a partner with Samples, Jennings, Clem, and Fields, PLLC here in Chattanooga, Tennessee which includes estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration and a heavy emphasis on helping older vulnerable adults.”