Local Rule RULE 2016-1: DISCLOSURE OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS

RULE 2016-1 DISCLOSURE OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS Each agreement between a debtor and the debtor's attorney relating directly or indirectly to compensation paid or given, or to be paid or given, to or for the benefit of the attorney, must be in writing and must be signed by the debtor and the attorney. Agreements subject to this Rule include the Court-Approved Retention Agreement, other fee or expense agreements, wage assignments, and security agreements of all kinds. Each agreement must be attached to the attorney's disclosure statement under Rule 2016(b) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. An agreement signed after the disclosure statement has been filed must be filed within 14 days as a supplement to the disclosure statement.