Ethics

After Chapter 13 Dismissal, Counsel Fees Aren’t Paid

Harris v. Viegelahn extended from chapter 13 conversions to dismissals.

Violation of Professional Ethics Resulted in a Nondischargeable Debt

Two ethical lapses resulted in a nondischargeable debt.
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Fees to Recover Sanctions Are Permitted under 28 U.S.C. § 1927

Lawyers can be nailed for misconduct under Section 1927, but not their clients.
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Second Circuit Limits Res Judicata Effect of Prior Bankruptcy Proceedings

Appeals court was reluctant to let lawyers off the hook for allegedly unethical conduct.
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