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.
Fee Application After Completion of Plan Payments Comes Too Late
Fees awarded after discharge are wiped out like everything else.
Paying a Retainer by Credit Card Does Not by Itself Violate Section 526(a)(4)
Judge ok’s scheme sticking a credit card lender with the retainer for the debtor’s lawyer.