What is the role of the debtors attorney in a chapter 13 case?
The debtor’s attorney performs the following functions in a typical chapter 13 case: (1) Examining the debtor’s financial situation and determining whether a chapter 13 case is a feasible alternative for the debtor, and if so, whether a single or a joint case should be filed. (2) Assist the debtor in obtaining the required prebankruptcy briefing on budget and credit counseling. (3) Assisting the debtor in the preparation of a budget. (4) Examining the liens or security interests of secured creditors to ascertain their validity or avoidability, and taking the legal steps necessary to protect the debtor’s interest in such matters. (5) Devising and implementing methods of dealing with secured creditors. (6) Assisting the debtor in devising a chapter 13 plan that meets the needs of the debtor and is acceptable to the court. (7) Preparing the necessary pleadings and chapter 13 forms. (8) Filing the chapter 13 forms and pleadings with the court. (9) Attending the meeting of creditors, the co
