"Florida Bankruptcy Attorneys"
All Florida bankruptcy attorneys who regularly represent clients before federal courts must be licensed by the
Federal district. An exception is provided for out of town attorneys who may appear pursuant to a pro hac vice
admission, which must be approved on a cases by case basis.
| 11 U.S.C. §329(a): "Any attorney representing a debtor in a case under this title, or in
connection with such a case, whether or not such attorney applies for compensation under this title, shall file
with the court a statement of the compensation paid or agreed to be paid, if such payment or agreement was made
after one year before the date of the filing of the petition, for services rendered or to be rendered in contemplation
of or in connection with the case by such attorney, and the source of such compensation." |
The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District issued Administrative Order No. 04-6
on March 31, 2004. This order pertains to proposed amendments to local rules. In particular, this order requires
an en banc hearing (all judges present) to consider public comments. anyone who wishes to have personal comments
considered by the court must submit proposals in writing. Anyone wishing to address the court must file a
request for appearance. The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District amended Local Rule 5005-1 on
September 15, 2003. This amendment states” The Court shall permit documents and papers to be filed, signed, or
verified by electronic means that are consistent with technical standards, if any, that the Judicial Conference
of the United States establishes.” Soon, all courts will require electronic submission.
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