YOUR ATTORNEY

Your lawyer must continue to appear and represent you as long as he or she is counsel of record in the case. Your attorney must obtain permission of the Court to withdraw from your case. The attorney may request additional compensation for matters that go beyond preparation and filing of the petition and schedules; appearance at the 341 meeting; and appearance at one hearing on a motion. In most cases, your attorney’s fee will be paid through the Chapter 13 plan. Be sure that you and your lawyer have thoroughly discussed whether additional legal services during legal services during the pendency of the plan will cost you more money. All legal fees must be reviewed and approved by the Bankruptcy Judge.