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In re Perrine

In re Perrine

Ruling
Debtor's attorney ordered to disgorge undisclosed fees received within one year of petition date in contemplation or in connection with bankruptcy.
Procedural posture

The chapter 7 trustee sought an order compelling attorneys for debtor to disgorge undisclosed fees received by them within one year before the filing of debtor's bankruptcy petition allegedly "in contemplation of or in connection with" his bankruptcy case. Debtor's attorneys objected to the disgorgement of fees.

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opinion summary, case decided on April 13, 2007 , LexisNexis #0607-021