Beesley v. Burke (In Re Beesley)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

JAMES B. HAINES, Jr., Chief Judge.

Before me is Robert and Gail Beesley’s motion seeking an order compelling Karen M. Burke, Esq., their former Chapter 7 counsel, to disgorge fees. For the reasons set forth below, I will grant the motion. In addition, because Attorney Burke’s conduct raises substantial questions regarding her fitness to practice in'this court and regarding her billing practices for Chapter 7 debtors, I will order her to appear before me to show cause why additional sanctions should not be imposed. 1

Facts

1. Case History

The Beesleys, contemplating…