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§ 330(a)(4)

Hossain, In re

Ruling
Court reduced debtor's counsel’s “no-look” fees due to failure to fully comply withrequirements under the Bankruptcy Code. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 18, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-027

Harrington, In re

Ruling
Court was not persuaded that fees in excess of $20,000 were reasonable despite the significanceof the attorney's representation of debtors in a geographic area that was underserved. (Bankr.D. Mont.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 07, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-005

Sánchez, In re

Ruling
Debtor's former counsel was entitled to compensation but in a reduced amount as evidencedid not show that counsel met all the rigorous standards regulating debt relief agencies underthe Bankruptcy Code. (Bankr. D.P.R.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-002

Maldonado, In re

Ruling
Court approved reduced attorneys’ fees and costs and ordered that counsel correct thedisclosure and all of its erroneous disclosures in other pending Chapter 13 cases. (Bankr.D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-031

Gaytan, In re

Ruling
Application to appoint counsel to represent Chapter 13 debtor in state court proceeding wasgranted where representation in that litigation may have lowered potential damages thatwould have diluted existing creditors' distribution. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 15, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-028

Strait, In re

Ruling
Fees charged for defending the first fee application were excessive, even if they werecompensable notwithstanding the ASARCO holding. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 20, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-056

Kapperud, In re

Ruling
Debtors' counsel was required to submit further applications for fees and costs incurred priorto and after confirmation as the court was bound by its local rules. (Bankr. D. Mont.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2023 , LexisNexis #1023-027

Deweese, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 debtors were allowed to compensate their attorney with unencumbered funds fromone of their solvent companies where no creditors had objected. (Bankr. W.D. Ky.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #1023-004

Jerrell, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court did not err in disallowing the debtor's attorney's request for fees for appearing at a hearing in support of a fee application. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed; Exception in Cases Under Chapters 12 and 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 26, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-081

Biondo, In re--Biondo v. Gold

Ruling
Debtor's objection to the fees awarded to attorneys in her bankruptcy overruled where the fees compensated the attorneys for services reasonably likely to benefit debtor's bankruptcy estate. (6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed; Unnecessary, Duplicative or Nonbeneficial Services.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-004