What to do if my Chapter 13 attorney was removed from my case by the court for good cause but they now appears on the list of creditors as representing a creditor in my case?
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What to do if my Chapter 13 attorney was removed from my case by the court for good cause but they now appears on the list of creditors as representing a creditor in my case?
I’m wondering if that’s normal? feel it’s a conflict. I am Pro Se for now due to trust issues.
Asked on March 15, 2015 under Bankruptcy Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It's not a conflict if you owe them money (e.g. did not pay them for work done). However, they cannot use information gained during their representation (such as about what assets you have, where) in order to collect from you, and if they were removed for cause, such as they had a conflict and never should have taken the case, or were unprofessional, you may have a defense to the debt.
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