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What is a normal attorney fee for chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Cleveland, Ohio??

Can’t answer for Ohio except to say that fees have risen substantially under the Bankruptcy Code amendments due to the complexity of filing, and the real risk taken by bankruptcy lawyers in certifying clients’ statements. Here’s a relevant part of a recent Oklahoma judgment on fees:

“IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA

“IN RE: MAVIS HARLENE DAVIS
Case No. 06-80197
Order issued August 17, 2006 by Judge Tom R. Cornish

“This Court issued an Opinion on December 29, 1999, that found a reasonable attorney’s fee in a simple Chapter 7 case in this District ranged from $500.00 to $750.00. In re Sturgeon, 242 B.R. 724

“After examining the new requirements and tasks, the court held:

“The Court finds that in simple, no asset Chapter 7 cases, a reasonable attorney’s fee in this District shall be $1,250.00. This does not preclude the trustees from seeking a reduction in fees when the attorney’s work does not meet the high standards of the Court. Requests for additional fees must be made by proper application.”