Local Rule LBR 9011-1: Attorneys - Duties

LBR 9011-1. Attorneys - Duties

(a) Representation in a Bankruptcy Case. Notwithstanding any employment, retainer, or attorney-client agreement, an attorney who files a bankruptcy petition in bankruptcy on behalf of a debtor, or who subsequently enters an appearance on behalf of a debtor other than as special counsel under § 327(e), will be counsel of record and must provide representation in all matters arising during the administration of the case until the case is closed or dismissed, unless the court approves the attorney's withdrawal or substitution.

(b) Representation in an Adversary Proceeding. An attorney representing a debtor in a bankruptcy case may, by agreement with the debtor, exclude representation of the debtor in an adversary proceeding by indicating such non-representation in the attorney's compensation disclosure statement required under Bankruptcy Rule 2016(b). If an attorney will not be representing the debtor in an adversary proceeding, the attorney must file and serve on the other parties a notice of non-representation.

(c) Pro Bono Limited Scope Representation. An attorney may limit the scope of representation of a debtor in a bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding if:

(1) The attorney is appointed a pro bono counsel in accordance with a court sponsored program, or

(2) The attorney files a statement that specified short-term limited legal services are being provided without compensation under the auspices of a program sponsored by a nonprofit organization, and are governed by Rule 6.5(a) of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct.