In Re Nicole Energy Services, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION ON MOTIONS TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE

JOHN E. HOFFMAN, JR., Bankruptcy Judge.

These matters are before the Court on identical motions to disqualify Judge John E. Hoffman, Jr. (“Disqualification Motions”) filed by Freddie L. Fulson (“Ful-son”), 1 and the responses in opposition to the Disqualification Motions filed by Larry J. McClatchey, Trustee, 2 and Frederick L. Ransier, Trustee. 3

I. Jurisdiction

The Court has jurisdiction over these matters pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1334(b) and the general order of reference entered in this district. This is a core proceeding. 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2).