William J. Kayatta Jr.

Judge Court Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
1st Circuit Jan 28, 2020

Stay Violation Order Is Final Even Before Attorneys’ Fees Are Awarded, Circuit Says

First Circuit rules that an order finding a stay violation must be appealed before the bankruptcy court grants an award of attorneys’ fees.
1st Circuit Apr 24, 2019

Equity Can’t Alter the Three Petitioning Creditors Requirement, First Circuit Rules

Even if a debtor has committed fraud, at least three creditors still must join an involuntary petition if the debtor has 12 or more creditors.
1st Circuit Feb 24, 2016

First Circuit Looks Behind a Judgment in Ruling on Involuntary Petition

Minor dispute as to amount bars using a claim for filing an involuntary petition.