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Application for Compensation / Expenses

Updated 11/11/2020

In General

Review Local Bankruptcy Rule 2016-1 for detailed information on compensation of professionals.

Hearing

Hearing required. Refer to the CHAP Chamber Presets Report for available hearing dates and times. File a separate notice of hearing with the preset hearing information.

Form

Application must include a cover sheet substantially confirming to local form Compensation Summary Sheet (H2016-1a).

References

11 U.S.C. §§330, 331, 503(b)(4); FRBP 2016; LBR 2016-1

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy > Applications for Compensation.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Applications for Compensation / Expenses.
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen. 
  • At the prompts, enter applicant information.
  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF. 
  • Select Party filer. If the party is not listed, view instructions on adding a new party to the case.
  • The Attorney/Party Association screen displays if the association does not already exist. Carefully read the message in red.
  • Modify docket text to describe attachments (e.g., Declaration, Summary Sheet, etc.), if appropriate.  
  • Verify final docket text. Click Next to complete the filing.
  • The Notice of Electronic Filing displays. This is the verification that the document has been electronically filed.