Case Summary:
U.S. Trustee's objection to flat fee charged by chapter 7 debtor's attorney is dismissed. Court applies factors identified in In re Reliable Investors Corp., 60 B.R. 98 (Bankr. W.D. Wis. 1986) and determines that flat fee of $3,000 was reasonable, even though that amount exceeded by $487 what fee would have been under a hypothetical hourly rate.
Key Terms:
Attorney Fees