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 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.

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. For each fee application, we provide the Court with a detailed report of our findings. If instructed by the Court, our attorneys interact with the case professionals in order to provide additional explanation or justification for the questioned charges. Additionally, Stuart Maue professionals are available to participate in conferences and hearings to discuss and explain our findings.

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

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