Local Rule RULE 1007-2: MAILING MATRIX

RULE 1007-2 MAILING MATRIX

(a) Matrix. When a list of creditors or list of equity security holders is required to be filed pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007, it shall be accompanied by a matrix containing the name and address of all creditors and other parties in interest. In addition, the list of the twenty (20) largest unsecured creditors filed pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(d) shall be accompanied by a separate matrix. Each matrix shall be submitted in proper form, as described in paragraph (c) and (d) of this Rule.

(b) Reliance Upon the Matrix. The Clerk may rely upon the matrix as filed and any amendments thereto, for purposes of providing notice as required by these Local Bankruptcy Rules and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

(c) Matrix Format. The mailing matrix must be formatted as follows:

(1) The matrix must be compatible with CM/ECF and must be formatted as a text file (*.txt) in ASCII format;

(2) The matrix must be typed in at least a 12-point font;

(3) The entries must appear in a column (left, center or right justified) with a one (1) inch margin;

(4) Entries should be in both uppercase and lowercase letters;

(5) Each creditor entry must consist of no more than five (5) single-spaced lines;

(6) Each line must contain no more than forty (40) characters, including spaces and punctuation;

(7) Each creditor's city, state, and zip code must all appear together on the final line;

(8) The two (2) letter state identifier as prescribed by the United States Post Office shall be used in an address with no periods included;

(9) If required under the Bankruptcy Code or Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, any attention lines or account numbers should be typed on the second line of the creditor's entry, and not on the last line. Account numbers should be in redacted format, identifying the last four (4) digits only; and

(10) There must be a double space between each creditor entry.

(d) Additional Copy of Mailing Matrix Required. In addition to the matrix filed in accordance with paragraph (c) above, a .pdf version of the matrix must be filed as either an attachment to the petition or as a stand-alone document.

(e) Matrix Certification. Whenever a matrix is required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Rule, paragraph (b) of LBR 1003-1, paragraph (d) of LBR 1009-1, paragraph (c) of LBR 1015-1, paragraph (c) of LBR 1019-1 or as otherwise required by the Court, the proponent or proponent's attorney must certify that the matrix contains the name, address, and zip code of all creditors and entities that appear in the list of creditors, list of equity security holders, list of twenty (20) largest unsecured creditors, or amendments thereto. The certification shall conform substantially to the following:

CERTIFICATION OF MAILING MATRIX I (we), ___________, the attorney for the debtor/petitioner (or, if appropriate, the debtor(s) or petitioner(s) hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the above/attached mailing matrix has been compared to and contains the names, addresses, zip codes and, if required, account numbers, in redacted form, of all persons and entities, as they appear on the list of creditors/list of equity security holders, or any amendment thereto filed herewith.

Dated:

Attorney for Debtor/Petitioner (Debtor(s)/Petitioner(s))

(f) Matrix Certification in an Involuntary Case. Whenever a matrix is required to be submitted in an involuntary case the proponent or proponent's attorney must certify that the matrix contains the name and address, of all petitioning creditors, their attorneys and any other parties in interest known to the petitioning creditors or their attorneys. The certification shall conform substantially to the following:

CERTIFICATION OF MAILING MATRIX IN AN INVOLUNTARY CASE I (we) ,_________________ , the attorney for the petitioning creditors hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the above/attached mailing matrix has been compared to and contains the names and addresses, zip codes and, if required, account numbers, in redacted form, of all persons and entities, as they appear on the list of creditors/list of equity security holders, or any amendment thereto filed herewith of the petitioning creditors, any attorneys for petitioning creditors and any other parties in interest known to the petitioning creditors or their attorney.

Dated:

Attorney for Petitioning Creditors

(g) Noncompliance. The failure to comply with the requirements of this Rule and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure may subject the case to dismissal.

Comment An example of an entry that complies with this Rule appears below.

XYZ, Inc. Acct. No. XXX-XXX-1234 ATTN: 567 Avenue A Albany, NY 12207