Rights And Responsibilities Agreement Between Chapter 13 Debtors And Their Attorneys {2016-2(a)}

LOCAL BANKRUPTCY FORM 2016-2(a) - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHAPTER 13 DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS. This form is an agreement between a Chapter 13 debtor and their attorney in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. It is important for persons who file for bankruptcy under Chapter 13 to understand their rights and responsibilities. It is also important for them to know what their attorneys’ responsibilities are and to appreciate the necessity of communicating openly with their attorneys to achieve successful results. These clients are entitled to expect certain services to be performed by their attorneys. The following Rights and Responsibilities Agreement has been adopted by the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. By signing this Rights and Responsibilities Agreement, attorneys and their clients accept the responsibilities outlined in this Agreement. Under the rules of the Bankruptcy Court an attorney who files a bankruptcy case or who appears on behalf of a client filing for bankruptcy, other than as special counsel, is required to represent the client throughout the case, unless the client hires a new attorney or decides to represent himself or herself. However, an attorney may ask the Bankruptcy Court for permission to withdraw from a case. An attorney may request the Bankruptcy Court to approve additional fees, beyond those described in the Agreement, but only after the client has been given an opportunity to object and Court approval is obtained. www.FormsWorkflow.com