Local Rule RULE 2014–1: Employing Professionals

RULE 2014–1 Employing Professionals

(a) Time for Filing of Application. Absent extraordinary circumstances, nunc pro tunc applications for appointment of professional persons pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 327 and 1103 and Bankruptcy Rule 2014, will not be considered. An application is considered timely if it is filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the filing of the bankruptcy petition, or the date the professional commences rendering services, whichever occurs later.

(b) Content of Application. Every application shall set forth the information as required by Bankruptcy Rules 2014(a)(2) and 2016(a), including a specific statement as to what payments have been made or promised to the applicant for services rendered or to be rendered in any capacity whatsoever in connection with the case, or any other arrangement regarding the payment of fees, including the type of fee arrangement (contingency, hourly, flat rate, or other arrangement) and the specific terms related to the fee structure. An applicant shall also disclose the existence of any guaranties for such fees and the debtor's relationship with any non-debtor entity paying or guaranteeing such fees.

(c) Expedited Entry of Order. Absent objections within fourteen (14) days of filing of an application to employ with the Court, the Court may grant the application under this Local Bankruptcy Rule without further notice or hearing.