Bankr. No.:
05-50297
Chapter:
13
Date of Decision:
January 31, 2007
Issue:
Whether the debtor’s attorney was entitled to fees from the bankruptcy estate for services rendered and costs incurred after the debtor filed Chapter 7 but before the case converted to Chapter 13, in addition to fees for her Chapter 13 services and costs?
Ruling:
Section 330(a)(1) permits a debtor’s attorney to be paid an administrative expense from the bankruptcy estate only for the Chapter 13 fees. The debtor’s attorney could file a proof of claim against the Chapter 13 estate for services rendered and costs incurred post-petition but pre-conversion.
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