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§ 330(a)(6)

In re Baugh

Ruling
Postpetition interest on debtor's special counsel's secured claim for fees disallowed.
Procedural posture

A law firm filed an application pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 330(a) for payment of compensation for legal services and reimbursement of expenses incurred as special counsel to the chapter 11 debtors. The debtors filed an objection to the fee application on the grounds that the interest rate charged exceeded a reasonable rate, the fees charged were not reasonable, and post-petition interest was not a reasonable expense.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 27, 2011 , LexisNexis #1211-002

In re Churco

Ruling
Special counsel not entitled to fees for services that went beyond scope of appointment order.
Procedural posture

Special counsel to the chapter 7 Trustee filed an application for fees. A creditor objected.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 10, 2008 , LexisNexis #0508-074

In re Waczewski

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee's fees approved over debtor's objection including fees for preparing fee application and fees earned post-conversion.
Procedural posture

The chapter 7 trustee filed applications seeking approval of attorneys'fees and costs.

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opinion summary, case decided on October 27, 2006 , LexisNexis #0107-109