Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Texas
Chapter 13 allowed claims
When a creditor hires an attorney **just to submit their proof of claim to the trustee**, are they allowed to tack on an additional amount for the 'attorney fees' to their claim?
Asked on 1/09/03, 1:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Dover
Michael A. Dover, PC
Re: Chapter 13 allowed claims
It depends, secured claimants can generally add attorneys' fees, unsecured claimants usually cannot.
Answered on 1/09/03, 4:49 pm
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