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§ 330(a)(4)(B)

Beutel, In re

Ruling
Trustee's objection to attorney fee application was overruled because the services providedfrom the debtor's attorney were beneficial to the Chapter 13 debtor and fees were allowed.(Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 17, 2021 , LexisNexis #0421-078

Simmons, In re

Ruling
Fee requested by debtor's attorney allowed as administrative expense where case wasconverted before the confirmation of a plan. (Bankr. D. Md.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 05, 2019 , LexisNexis #0519-003

Hunt, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's counsel was entitled to fees for services but requested award wasdisapproved for certain services as they crossed the line between representing the debtor withthe bankruptcy case and representing the debtor's parents and other non-debtor entities.(Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
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 August 21, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-003

Hunt, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's counsel was entitled to fees for services but requested award wasdisapproved for certain services as they crossed the line between representing the debtor withthe bankruptcy case and representing the debtor's parents and other non-debtor entities.(Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-003

Cummings, In re

Ruling
Court granted debtors' former attorneys' application for compensation as it was reasonable inlight of the complexity of the issues in the chapter 12 case. (Bankr. D. Idaho)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 23, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-004

Bergmann, In re

Ruling
Objections to fee application overruled as the fee billed by the debtor's attorney were of a reasonable amount for services duly rendered. (Bankr. D. Idaho)
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 December 04, 2017 , LexisNexis #0118-036

In re Conner

Ruling
Delayed application for counsel fees incurred in handling plan modification allowed overobjection. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Payment

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 04, 2016 , LexisNexis #1116-005

In re Long

Ruling
Attorneys’ fees allowed in recalculated amount with reductions.
Issue(s)
Should chapter 13 debtor’s attorneys’ fees be allowed?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 24, 2016 , LexisNexis #0716-061

In re Yuen

Ruling
Reasonable debtor's attorneys' fees in case in which debtor was found to be ineligible under chapter 13 allowed.
Issue(s)
Were debtor's attorneys' entitled to fees in chapter 13 case in which debtor was ultimately found to be ineligible.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 19, 2013 , LexisNexis #0114-072

In re Moukazis

Ruling
Debtor's attorney not entitled to flat fee in excess of local rate in unexceptional and uncomplicated case.
Procedural posture

A law firm filed a motion pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 330(a)(4)(B) seeking approval of a $7,500 flat fee for its representation of debtors in their chapter 13 bankruptcy case. The Chapter 13 trustee objected to the flat fee.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 11, 2012 , LexisNexis #1112-041