Bankr. No.:
89-10129
Chapter:
12
Date of Decision:
November 14, 1990
Issue:
Bank Nos. 89-10129 - Overby and 89-10185 - Quale. (1) Whether non-certified legal assistant may be compensated under 11 U.S.C. § 330(a) as a para-professional for legal services performed for the debtor? (2) Whether hourly rate of $110.00 for legal services performed for the debtor was reasonable as required by 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)?
Ruling:
(1) No. Only certified legal assistants may be compensated under § 330(a) as a para-professional for legal services performed. (2) In consideration of the legal complexity of this case, the results obtained, the attorney's experience, reputation, and ability, the reasonable hourly rate in this case is $90.00.
Full Bankruptcy Court Decision:
