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In re Bruns

In re Bruns

Ruling
Debtor's former attorney ordered to disgorge excessive fees paid by debtor.
Procedural posture

An 82-year-old debtor filed a petition for relief under chapter 13 on October 24, 2008, and after his case was dismissed and subsequently reopened, his former attorney filed a request for allowance of legal fees. The debtor asked the court to order his former attorney to disgorge attorney fees the debtor paid him.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 02, 2009 , LexisNexis #0909-074