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In re Attell

In re Attell

Ruling
Excessive attorneys' fees ordered refunded on reconsideration.
Procedural posture

Debtor filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. A bank's motion for relief from the automatic stay was granted. The debtor moved to dismiss the case and sought to recover $ 3,850 he paid to two attorneys, including attorney one. Attorney one was ordered to return $ 3,850. Upon the debtor's motion for contempt, the bankruptcy court vacated the order requiring attorney one to refund the attorney's fees. The debtor moved for reconsideration.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 23, 2013 , LexisNexis #0613-111