Rethinking Professional Fees in Chapter 11 Cases

Journal of Business & Technology Law, Vol. 5, p. 236, 2010

UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 10-32

32 Pages Posted: 15 Jun 2010 Last revised: 24 Aug 2010

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Nancy B. Rapoport

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law

Date Written: June 14, 2010

Abstract

This article discusses the many ways in which professional fees can spiral out of control in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and evaluates the possible ways to monitor and control those fees.

Keywords: chapter 11, bankruptcy, fees, lawyer fees, ethics, professional responsibility, bonuses

JEL Classification: D23, D73, J24, K10, K19, K20, K29, K39, K49

Suggested Citation

Rapoport, Nancy B., Rethinking Professional Fees in Chapter 11 Cases (June 14, 2010). Journal of Business & Technology Law, Vol. 5, p. 236, 2010 , UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 10-32, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1625102

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