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In re Byington

In re Byington

Ruling
Debtor's counsel not entitled to fees related to proceedings concerning inadequate disclosure.
Procedural posture

Chapter 11 debtors, individuals, filed an application to employ legal counsel. The United States Trustee filed an objection to employment on the basis of inconsistent and inaccurate disclosures regarding the pre-petition services rendered by the firm to the debtors, including the nondisclosure of the payment of the $1,039 filing fee on debtor's behalf, by the debtor's son from his corporate account.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 13, 2011 , LexisNexis #0811-003