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§ 330(a)(4)

In re Diaz

Aug
28
2006
Ruling
Application for debtor's attorneys'fees denied in full due to filing of false schedules without adequately consulting clients or investigating veracity.
Procedural posture

Before the court was the "1st Chapter 13 Fee Application" filed by debtors'attorney.

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opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2006 , LexisNexis #1006-085
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In re Carmona

Feb
07
2006
Ruling
A trustee and the trustee's counsel were denied fees and costs following the dismissal of a case since they did not exercise reasonable billing judgment in that the fees and costs likely benefitted them and not the estate.
Procedural posture

After the debtor filed a petition for chapter 7 bankruptcy, the trustee filed an application to employ counsel under 11 U.S.C. § 327. The court granted the trustee's motion. Subsequently, the debtor filed a motion to dismiss her case. The court granted the debtor's motion to dismiss and denied payment of fees and costs to the trustee and her counsel. The trustee filed a motion for reconsideration.

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opinion summary, case decided on February 07, 2006 , LexisNexis #0306-043
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