Purpose: Attorney agrees to represent Client in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case and provide all the services necessary in a routine chapter 7 case, including preparation of all schedules and documents required to file the bankruptcy petition, representation at the meeting with the trustee, attempting to obtain and file reaffirmation agreements with creditors (if required) and other matters directly related to a routine chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Attorney does not agree to represent Client in any other matter absent a separate written fee agreement. In the event that the chapter 7 case is converted to a chapter 13 case, the parties shall enter into a separate fee agreement for the chapter 13 case.

Flat Fee: Client agrees to pay a flat legal fee of $425.00 plus the filing fee of $209.00, all of which must be paid before the case is filed with the court. The Flat Fee covers all services required for a routine chapter 7 bankruptcy case. In the unusual event your case requires additional services not normally required in a routine chapter 7 bankruptcy case (such as defending complaints objecting to your discharge or the discharge of certain debts, objections to your claimed exemptions, defending requests by creditors to repossess property, removing attachments, or any matter requiring a hearing before a judge), you will be charged additional legal fees as described below. Client will be given advance notice if the Client will be charged additional legal fees.

Amendments to Petition: Client agrees to pay $150.00 for any amendments to the bankruptcy petition made after the case is filed with the court, prior to discharge. In addition, a filing fee of $20.00 is currently charged by the court for an amendment which adds or deletes creditors.

Rescheduled Meetings with Trustee: Attorney reserves the right to charge an additional $100.00 if the Client fails to attend the meeting with the trustee and the meeting is rescheduled. Attorney reserves the right to charge the Client for copies and postage if the meeting the trustee must be rescheduled in advance at the request of the Client.

Termination: This agreement shall automatically terminate upon the receipt of the Client's Discharge Order. Attorney may withdraw from the case in the event that Client fails to fully assist or cooperate with Attorney, fails to inform Attorney of any change of address, or if Attorney determines that continuing to provide services would be unethical or impractical. Client may terminate Attorney's representation for any reason at any time. Attorney shall still be entitled to collect all legal fees and expenses incurred prior to Attorney's withdrawal. This paragraph is subject to the court's authority to deny a requested withdrawal and Attorney's obligations under the New York's Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys.

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