Attorney Fees in Chapter 13 Cases

Monday, October 1, 2018

The Administrative Order on Attorney Fees in Chapter 13 Cases has been updated to reflect changes announced at the Middle District of Georgia Bankruptcy Law Institute on September 6, 2018. Click here to view the order. The Order revises and clarifies the method of application and reviewing standards for attorneys who apply for supplemental fees after initially opting for a Single Set Fee at the outset of the case, and clarifies the disbursement priority for such fees. The Order also clarifies the application procedures and reviewing standards when attorneys bill hourly. The order is effective Monday, October 8, 2018.