The Court has approved revisions to chapter 13 fee guidelines that become effective immediately: LBR Appendix IV Guidelines for Allowance of Attorney’s Fees in Chapter 13 Cases; and LBR form F 3015-1.7.RARA Rights and Responsibilities Agreement Between Chapter 13 Debtors and Their Attorneys.

The maximum amount an attorney can charge under these guidelines, for cases involving a debtor engaged in a business, increased from $4,500 to $5,000 (excluding the petition fee and with a maximum amount of $4,000 to be paid prior to confirmation).

LBR Appendix IV and LBR form F 3015-1.7.RARA are available at no cost on the Court’s website www.cacb.uscourts.gov, or for a fee, at the Intake sections at all divisions.

KATHLEEN J. CAMPBELL
CLERK OF COURT