Bankruptcy
Jan. 28, 2004
No Chapter 7 Fees, Court Rules
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday ruled unanimously that attorneys representing debtors in Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings may not collect fees from the bankruptcy estate unless the trustee hires them and a judge approves the appointment.
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