CACB — Of Postpetition Compensation Arrangement with Debtor (F2016-1.4ATTYCOMPDISCLSR)

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Attorney or Party Name, Address, Telephone & FAX FOR COURT USE ONLY Nos., State Bar No. & Email Address

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - SELECT DIVISION DIVISION

In re: CASE NO.: CHAPTER:

ATTORNEY’S DISCLOSURE

OF POSTPETITION COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WITH DEBTOR

[11 U.S.C. § 329(a); FRBP 2016(b)]

Debtor(s).

1. This disclosure is made by the undersigned attorney as counsel for the Debtor: This disclosure is the undersigned’s initial compensation disclosure in this case. This disclosure supplements a previously-filed compensation disclosure in this case.

2. Postpetition Compensation Arrangement. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 329(a) and FRBP 2016(b), I disclose that I am the attorney for the Debtor and that compensation was paid to me after the petition was filed, and/or was agreed postpetition to be paid to me, for services rendered or to be rendered on behalf of the Debtor in connection with this case.: For legal services, I agreed postpetition to accept: hourly rate $____________ or flat fee $__________________

   Amount I received postpetition, if any: $ Balance due ........................................................................................................................ $__________________

3. Date of Payment: The postpetition compensation was paid to me, and/or the postpetition compensation agreement was entered into, on (date): .

   This form is optional. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

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4. Source of Postpetition Compensation. a. Already Paid. The source(s) of the compensation paid to me postpetition was: Debtor Other (specify):

   b. To be Paid. The source(s) of the compensation agreed postpetition to be paid to me is: Debtor Other (specify):

5. Sharing of Compensation.

   I have not agreed to share the above-disclosed postpetition compensation with any other persons unless they are

   members or regular associates of my law firm within the meaning of FRBP 9001(10).

   I have agreed to share the above-disclosed postpetition compensation with other persons who are not members

   or regular associates of my law firm within the meaning of FRBP 9001(10). A copy of the agreement, together with a list of the names of the people sharing in the postpetition compensation, is attached.

6. Chapter 7 Cases Only. In chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, a limited scope of appearance is permitted under

   LBR 2090-1(a)(3), unless otherwise required by the presiding judge. I have been retained by the Debtor for purposes of a limited appearance. In return for the compensation disclosed above, I have agreed to provide the following legal services: a. Any proceeding related to stay motions under 11 U.S.C. § 362. b. Any proceeding involving an objection to the Debtor’s discharge pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 727. c. Any proceeding to determine whether a specific debt is nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C. § 523. d. Reaffirmation of a debt. e. Any lien avoidance under 11 U.S.C. § 522(f). f. Adversary proceedings (other than those brought under 11 U.S.C. §§ 523 and 727) and other contested bankruptcy matters. g. Other provisions as needed (specify):

7. Cases Other than Chapter 7. In return for the above-disclosed fee, I have agreed to render legal services for
   the bankruptcy case, including:

   a. Representation of the Debtor in adversary proceedings and other contested bankruptcy matters;
   b. Other provisions as needed (specify):

8. Excluded Services. By agreement with the Debtor, the compensation disclosed above does not include fees to provide the following services (specify):

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DECLARATION OF ATTORNEY FOR THE DEBTOR

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing, together with any prior compensation
disclosures filed by the undersigned, constitutes a complete statement of any agreement or arrangement
for payment to me for representation of the Debtor in this bankruptcy case and all amounts received in
respect of such representation.

Date: By:
Signature of attorney for the Debtor

Name:
Printed name of attorney

______________________________________
Printed name of law firm

DECLARATION OF THE DEBTOR
(To be completed only if the attorney’s representation is in chapter 7 and of limited scope.)

I/we declare under penalty of perjury that my attorney has explained to me/us the limited scope
of representation as outlined above. I/we understand that I/we have paid or agreed to pay solely for
the required services listed in paragraph 6, and that I/we am representing myself/ourselves for any
other proceedings, unless a new agreement is reached with an attorney.

Date: Date:

_________________________________________ ____________________________________
Signature of Debtor 1 Signature of Debtor 2 (Joint Debtor)

_________________________________________ ____________________________________
Printed name of Debtor 1 Printed name of Debtor 2 (Joint Debtor)

This form is optional. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

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PROOF OF SERVICE OF DOCUMENT

I am over the age of 18 and not a party to this bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding. My business address is:

A true and correct copy of the foregoing document entitled (specify): ATTORNEY’S DISCLOSURE OF POSTPETITION COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WITH DEBTOR will be served or was served (a) on the judge in chambers in the form and manner required by LBR 5005-2(d); and (b) in the manner stated below:

1. TO BE SERVED BY THE COURT VIA NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC FILING (NEF): Pursuant to controlling General Orders and LBR, the foregoing document will be served by the court via NEF and hyperlink to the document. On (date) _______________, I checked the CM/ECF docket for this bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding and determined that the following persons are on the Electronic Mail Notice List to receive NEF transmission at the email addresses stated below:

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2. SERVED BY UNITED STATES MAIL: On (date) _______________, I served the following persons and/or entities at the last known addresses in this bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding by placing a true and correct copy thereof in a sealed envelope in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows. Listing the judge here constitutes a declaration that mailing to the judge will be completed no later than 24 hours after the document is filed.

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3. SERVED BY PERSONAL DELIVERY, OVERNIGHT MAIL, FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION OR EMAIL (state method for each person or entity served): Pursuant to F.R.Civ.P. 5 and/or controlling LBR, on (date) _______________, I served the following persons and/or entities by personal delivery, overnight mail service, or (for those who consented in writing to such service method), by facsimile transmission and/or email, as follows. Listing the judge here constitutes a declaration that personal delivery on, or overnight mail to, the judge will be completed no later than 24 hours after the document is filed.

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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date Printed Name Signature

This form is optional. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

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