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§ 330(a)

Trawick, In re

Ruling
Court questioned use of complex fee structure for auctioneer on $13K vehicle sale, citing inconsistencies and excessive commission. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners or Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-006

BSA, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court upheld fee applications of professionals in Boy Scouts case over objections by the United States Trustee. (Bankr. D. Del.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-005

Mooers, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy Court approved the attorney's fees despite concerns as the voluntary reduction taken by counsel exceeds what would have been necessary to address concerns about pre- bankruptcy services and high hourly rates. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-080

Falatico-Brodock, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s attorney’s fees substantially reduced given filing of barebones petition, failure to file a timely Subchapter V plan and deficiencies in billing entries. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-027

Staker, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee could receive compensation for services that provided an identifiable benefit to the bankruptcy estate despite conversion to Chapter 13 prior to any payments or turnover to creditors. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Awards to Trustees, Examiners or Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-028

Enviva Pellets Epes Holdings, In re

Ruling
Fees for special counsel reduced due to substantial time spent on employment and fee applications, including review of time entries for work that was not compensable. (Bankr. E.D. Va.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-004

Minesen Co., In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 trustee correctly computed the cap on his compensation. (Bankr. D. Haw.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Factors to Be Considered.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 11, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-052

Norwood, In re

Ruling
Real estate agent’s fee denied as unreasonable and attorneys’ fees applications and related administrative expense claims held in abeyance pending further proceedings. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-027

Jones, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's attorney granted compensation in reduced amount in simple case involving vehicle repossession and minimal debt. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-002

Hossain, In re

Ruling
Court reduced debtor's counsel’s “no-look” fees due to failure to fully comply withrequirements under the Bankruptcy Code. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 18, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-027