Attorneys, Michigan Bankruptcy:

All Michigan bankruptcy attorneys who regularly represent clients before federal courts must be licensed by the Federal district. An exception is provided for out of town attorneys who may appear pursuant to apro hac vice admission, which must be approved on a cases by case basis.

11 U.S.C. §329(a): "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."

NOTICE OF AMENDED FORMS AND AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS TO DOLLAR AMOUNTS: On April 1, 2004, automatic adjustments to the dollar amounts stated in various provisions of the Code will become effective in Michigan Bankruptcy Courts. The new dollar amounts will apply to cases filed after the effective date. These amended dollar amounts will affect the eligibility of a debtor to file under Chapter 13 of the Code, certain maximum values of property that a debtor may claim as exempt, the maximum amount of certain claims entitled to priority, the minimum aggregate value of claims needed to commence an involuntary petition, and the value of luxury foods and services deemed to be nondischargeable. The Michigan Bankruptcy Courts will adopt new forms to incorporate these changes beginning April 1, 2004.

Back toMichigan Bankruptcy Court definitions.

© Copyright 2001-2008, all rights reserved.Michigan Bankruptcy Guide - Court, Laws, and Lawyers,Michigan Bankruptcy,Michigan Bankruptcy Laws,Michigan Bankruptcy Courts,Bankruptcy Lawyers FAQ. Personal bankruptcy requirements for personal Chapter 7 Liquidation and Chapter 13 Plan confirmation, plus Michigan Bankruptcy court contact information for Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Detroit, Farmington Hills, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Saginaw, Southfield, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Taylor, Troy, Warren, Wyoming, and Westland. Legal summaries of laws, local rules and schedule requirements, plus a complete lawyer directory including lawyer specialization and attorney fee guidelines.