CO Bankruptcy Court Opinions

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Opinion on Homestead Exemption

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an opinion regarding a Chapter 7 Trustee's objection to a debtor's claim of homestead exemption. The case involves the debtors' assertion of a homestead exemption over two adjacent properties, one with a single-family home and the other with a manufactured home occupied by their adult son.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Denies Application to Employ Counsel

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application by a Chapter 7 Trustee to employ the Larson Law Firm, LLC, on a contingent fee basis. The court cited its independent duty to review attorney employment and compensation terms.

In re Jasmine Lashawn Crespo - Bankruptcy Court Opinion

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application by the Chapter 7 Trustee to employ a law firm on a contingent fee basis. The court found the application did not meet the necessary standards for approval.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Denies Trustee's Firm Contingent Fee Application

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application to employ a law firm on a contingent fee basis for the Chapter 7 Trustee. The court found the application deficient and denied it without prejudice, indicating that a revised application might be considered.

Sklar Exploration Company Case - Motion to Dismiss Granted

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado granted a motion to dismiss one of four breach of contract claims filed by the Creditor Trustee against Sklar Exploration Company, LLC and Sklarco LLC. The ruling concerns provisions of the Debtors' confirmed Plan of Reorganization.

Doe, Roe v. Schwalb - Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion to set aside a clerk's entry of default in the adversary proceeding Doe, Roe v. Schwalb. The court cited public policy favoring trials on the merits but found that expediency and justice weighed against setting aside the default in this instance.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Denies Law Firm Employment Application

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application by the Johnson Law Firm to be employed as attorneys for the Chapter 7 Trustee. The denial was based on the firm's requested contingent fee agreement, which the court found inappropriate for this case.

In re: Shilo Dion Sanders, Big 21, LLC, and Headache Gang, LLC - Bankruptcy Court Order

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado issued an order denying a motion to dismiss filed by Shilo Dion Sanders, Big 21, LLC, and Headache Gang, LLC. The motion sought to dismiss seven of eight claims brought by the Chapter 7 Trustee.

In re Gabriela Gonzalez-Arceo - Bankruptcy Court Opinion

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado denied an application to employ the Johnson Law Firm as attorneys for the Trustee in the bankruptcy case of Gabriela Gonzalez-Arceo. The court cited the need for further review of the contingent fee agreement and related statutory provisions.

Colorado Bankruptcy Court Overrules Debtor's Objection to Claim

The Colorado Bankruptcy Court, in the case of In re Logan Beck (Case No. 25-11438 MER), has overruled the debtor's objection to a claim filed by the State of Colorado for $3,307,557.00. The court found the debtor lacked standing to object to the claim.