Charles Eric Kern

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY In Re: Case No.: 20-18381-ABA Charles Eric Kern, Chapter: 12 Debtor OPINION Before the court is consideration of the Interim Fee Application (“Fee App”) filed by debtor’s counsel Kasen & Kasen (“Kasen”). Parke Bank (“Parke”) objects to the Fee App and the chapter 12 trustee (“Trustee”) joined Parke’s objection. For the reasons set forth below, the court determines that the Fee App must be reduced and awards Kasen fees of $125,520 and $7,546 in expenses to be offset by any prepetition retainer or funds paid. JURISDICTION AND VENUE This…