Local Rule LOCAL RULE 9011-1: ATTORNEYS – DUTIES

LOCAL RULE 9011-1 ATTORNEYS – DUTIES

(a) Duties of Attorney for Debtor.

Except as provided in subsection (b), an attorney who represents a debtor in a case must serve as the responsible attorney for the debtor, for all purposes, until the case is closed, or the attorney is relieved from representation on motion and order. The attorney must:

(1) analyze the debtor's financial situation and render advice and assistance to the debtor in determining whether to file a petition;

(2) prepare and file the debtor's petition, all schedules, the statement of financial affairs, and all other required papers, including any necessary amendments to the schedules; and

(3) represent the debtor at the meeting of creditors.

(b) Attorney for Debtor in Chapter 7 Case.

An attorney who represents a debtor in a chapter 7 case must, to the extent reasonable and necessary, represent the debtor in core matters before the court, including motions to avoid non-purchase money security interests and judicial liens, reaffirmation agreements, redemption actions, motions for relief from the automatic stay, and all contested matters. The attorney is not required to represent the debtor in adversary proceedings, except as may be agreed upon by the debtor and the attorney.