Legal: Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys

Any attorney representing a debtor in a case under this title, or in connection with such a case, whether or not such attorney applies for compensation under this title, shall file with the court a statement of the compensation paid or agreed to be paid, if such payment or agreement was made after one year before the date of the filing of the petition, for services rendered or to be rendered in contemplation of or in connection with the case by such attorney, and the source of such compensation.”  11 USC § 329

 (4)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the court shall not allow compensation for—

(i) unnecessary duplication of services; or
(ii) services that were not—

(I) reasonably likely to benefit the debtor’s estate; or
(II) necessary to the administration of the case.  11 USC § 330 (4)(A)

Employing Other Professionals: Motion-to-Employ-In-re-Overstreet-07-05397-jw