Fill and Sign the Application of Debtor in Possession to Employ Attorneys Form

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURTFOR THE DISTRICT OF In re ) ) ) CASE NO. ) DEBTOR ) ) ) APPLICATION OF DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION TO EMPLOY ATTORNEYS COMES NOW , the duly designated Debtor-in-Possession in the above styled and numbered proceeding for a reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, and petitions the Court for authority to retain and appoint the law firm of , as attorneys and legal counsel for the Debtor-in-Possession in this proceeding, and i n support thereof would respectfully show as follows, to-wit: 1. On , the Debtor herein filed with this Court an original Petition for a reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Pursuant to due authority and to subsequent Order of this Court, applicant is in possession of the property and assets of the Debtor herein and is continuing the operation of its business. 2. In order to facilitate the prudent performance of its duties as Debtor-in-Possess ion and the successful operation of its business under this reorganization proceeding, it is necessary for the Debtor-in-Possession to employ legal counsel. The professional services for which said attorneys will be retained to render shall include the following: -2- (a) To advise and consult with applicant regarding questions arising from certain contract negotiations which will occur during the operation of business by the Debtor-in-Possession. (b) To evaluate and attack claims of various creditors who may assert security interests in the Debtor's assets and who may seek to disturb the Debtor-in-Possession's continued operation. (c) To appear in, prosecute or defend suits and proceedings, and to take all necessary and proper steps in other matters and things involved or connected with the affairs of the estate of the Debtor. (d) To represent the applicant in court hearings and to assist in the preparation of contracts, reports, accounts, petitions, applications, orders, and other papers and documents as may be necessary in this proceeding. (e) To advise and consult with applicant in connection with any reorganization plan which may be proposed in this proceeding and any matters concerning applicant which arise out of or follow the acceptance or consummation of such reorganization or its rejection. (f) To perform such other legal services on behalf of applicant as may become necessary in this proceeding. 3. Applicant desires to employ the law firm of , and particularly , one of the members thereof, for the performance of said legal services herein. Said law firm, whose office is in , -3-    , is composed of attorneys fully competent to advise the Debtor-in-Possession on all matters which are now anticipated to arise in the functioning of this proceeding and to protect and preserve all rights of applicant and the interest of creditors. Applicant desires to employ said law firm under a general retainer, and said law firm has agreed to accept such amount as may be ordere d by this Court as compensation for their services rendered. 4. Said attorneys are not attorneys for the Debtor herein, and said law firm and the attorneys composing same represent no interest adverse to the Debtor-in-Possessi on or the estate in matters upon which they are to be engaged; and the employment of said law firm would be in the best interest of this estate. To the bes t of applicant's knowledge, said law firm and the attorneys composing same have no connections with the creditors herein or any other party in interest or their respective att orneys and accountants which are prohibited, which would interfere with or hinder the faithful performance of their duties herein, or which need to be described herein. WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, the Debtor-in-Possession prays that i t be authorized to employ and appoint the law firm of , of ,     , and specifically , as its attorney and legal counsel under a general retainer at the expense of the estate herein; and applicant further prays for such other and more general relief as the Court may deem just. Debtor-in-Possession By: ________________________________