An Allowance of Compensation Is Not a Money Judgment, Judge Teel Holds
Decision shows why fee awards are difficult to collect after dismissal.
Cryptic Disclosure of Fee Sharing Is Inadequate, Judge Houser Holds
Terms of fee sharing must be disclosed in the retention application, not just in an exhibit.
After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid
Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.
Split Grows on Unanticipated Circumstances to Modify a Chapter 13 Plan
Georgia judge follows the majority by more liberally allowing a chapter 13 plan modification.
Judge Splits with his BAP and Allows ‘Substantial Contribution’ Claim in Chapter 7
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
Fee Application After Completion of Plan Payments Comes Too Late
Fees awarded after discharge are wiped out like everything else.