Stuart Maue has extensive experience in analyzing the legal costs arising from bankruptcy proceedings. Our attorneys have participated in some of the most complex and high-profile Chapter 11 cases in the United States. Stuart Maue serves in the capacity of Court Appointed Fee Examiner, Fee Auditor, or Consultant in bankruptcy matters pertaining to a wide variety of corporations.

Consulting Services

Stuart Maue provides consulting services directly to case professionals and parties to bankruptcy proceedings regarding the propriety of the legal costs. Examples of the services we perform include:

□	Analysis of legal fees and expenses to identify and quantify potentially inappropriate or excessive costs.

□	Preparation of reports and/or exhibits of the questioned entries and billing issues.

□	Testimony regarding our findings as either a fact or an expert witness.

Court Appointed Fee Examiner/Fee Auditor

In the role of Fee Examiner, Stuart Maue analyzes fee applications (including the underlying fee and expense entries) submitted by case professionals. Our review includes identifying and quantifying costs that do not comply with the Court's rules and standards, the Judge's prior fee decisions, and any other applicable terms or instructions.

Benefits of Appointing a Fee Examiner

Savings

Stuart Maue can, in many instances, save a significant amount in legal and professional fees associated with a bankruptcy.

Better Information

Stuart Maue can provide the court and U.S. Trustee with a more complete understanding of the professional fees and expenses throughout an audit.

Time Savings

By using the expertise of an independent, outside party to review the fees and expenses incurred by case professionals, it allows others involved in the bankruptcy time to focus on their specific roles in the bankruptcy proceeding.

Bankruptcy Experience

Our attorneys have participated in some of the most complex and high-profile Chapter 11 cases in the United States. These bankruptcies involved the analysis of millions of dollars in fees and expenses. For a representative sample of the cases where Stuart Maue has served as a fee examiner or fee auditor, see our Bankruptcy Experience.

For more information about Stuart Maue's services, call us at: 1-800-291-9940 or
e-mail us at: info@smmj.com