Duncan v. Garrett (In Re Tanksley)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

WILLIAM E. ANDERSON, Bankruptcy Judge.

Before the court are seven adversary proceedings, each brought by the Assistant United States Trustee for the Western District of Virginia against Martin Garrett, Allan Garrett, and Joe Garrett, all of whom are affiliated with the Garrett & Garrett law firm of Danville, Virginia. In each proceeding, the Trustee requests that the defendants be permanently enjoined from engaging in or aiding the unauthorized practice of law in any bankruptcy case in the Western District of Virginia and that legal fees be returned.

FACTS

Allan and Joe Garrett…