Local Rule LBR 2014-1: Employment of Professional Persons

LBR 2014-1. Employment of Professional Persons

(a) Employment by Trustee or Chapter 11 Debtor in Possession. A request for an order of employment may be made by filing an application substantially conforming to the local form (Application to Employ Professional). The applicant shall either (i) submit a proposed order bearing the approval of the Office of the United States Trustee, (ii) arrange for the Office of the United States Trustee to notify chambers that the Office of the United States Trustee does not object to the application, in which case the court may enter a text order granting the application, or (iii) if there is an objection to the application, obtain a hearing date from the courtroom deputy and give notice of the hearing.

(b) Employment by Debtor. A debtor in a case under chapter 7, 12, or 13 may employ an attorney or other professional without court approval. However, an attorney representing the debtor in a case or in connection with a case is subject to § 329 and must file a disclosure of any compensation as required by that provision. In addition, a fee application for court approval is required for any postpetition payment of compensation in chapter 12 or 13.