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In re Dorn

In re Dorn

Ruling
Motion to examine, and for disgorgement of, bankruptcy attorney's hourly fees denied as rate was reasonable and clients were satisfied with personal service provided.
Procedural posture

The U. S. Trustee filed motions to examine fees paid to an attorney pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 329(b) in two chapter 7 cases, arguing that she charged an unreasonable fee and should disgorge the monies she received in excess of the reasonable value of services provided to the debtors. The debtors did not object to the fees.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 09, 2011 , LexisNexis #0411-002