Local Rule 2091-1: DEBTOR'S ATTORNEYS – SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

RULE 2091-1 DEBTOR'S ATTORNEYS – SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

(a) Scope of Representation. Notwithstanding any agreement between the debtor and debtor's attorney to the contrary, a debtor's attorney must represent and advise the debtor in all aspects of the case, including the § 341 Meeting, motions filed against the debtor, reaffirmation agreements, agreed orders, and other stipulations with creditors or third parties, and post-confirmation matters. The debtor's attorney must also represent the debtor in adversary proceedings filed against the debtor until the debtor's attorney obtains an order permitting withdrawal or limiting the scope of representation under subpart (b) and Local Rule 2091-2.

(b) Withdrawal as Debtor's Attorney in Adversary Proceedings. If an adversary proceeding is filed against the debtor, the debtor's attorney may move the Court for an order relieving the attorney of the duty to represent the debtor in the adversary proceeding following the procedures set forth in Local Rule 2091-2. The motion shall be filed in the adversary proceeding and not in the main bankruptcy case.