In re Michel
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Michigan
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION REGARDING THE UNITED STATES TRUSTEE’S MOTION FOR REFUND OF DEBTOR COUNSEL’S ATTORNEY FEE
THOMAS J. TUCKER, Bankruptcy Judge.
This case came before the Court for a hearing on the motion filed by the United States Trustee, entitled “Motion for an Order Requiring Debtors’ Attorneys to Return Payment to Debtor Pursuant to § 329” (Docket #20, the “Motion”). For the reasons stated in this opinion, the Motion will be granted.
*101I.Background and facts
The material facts regarding the Motion are not in dispute.
A. The pre-petition contract for legal services between Debtors and their attorney
Pre-petit…
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