Matter of EES Lambert Associates

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

DECKER, District Judge.

In this bankruptcy appeal, EES Lambert (“Lambert”) seeks reversal of the bankruptcy court’s decision ordering restoration of certain attorneys fees to the bankrupt’s estate. In re EES Lambert, 43 B.R. 689 (Bankr.N.D.Ill.1984). Specifically, the court ordered restoration of a $20,500 legal fee paid to Hannafan & Handler for its defense of the successful foreclosure action brought by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), and a $25,-000 pre-petition retainer paid to Schwartz & Freedman for its representation in the bankruptcy…