In re Kim
Sep
06
2012
Ruling
Debtor's attorney ordered to disgorge portion of fees deemed not reasonable.
Procedural posture
Debtor filed a petition under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, and a trustee was appointed to administer the debtor's case. The trustee asked the court to determine the reasonableness of fees the debtor paid to his attorney and sought an order which required the debtor's counsel to disgorge fees the court found were unreasonable. The court held a hearing on the trustee's motion.
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