UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA www.flsb.uscourts.gov In re: Case No. Chapter Debtor / TRUSTEE'S APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF ATTORNEY Trustee, court authorizing the employment of , respectfully requests an order of the of the law firm of to represent the trustee in this case and states: 1. It is necessary that the trustee employ an attorney to represent the trustee in this case to perform ordinary and necessary legal services required in the administration of the estate. 2. The attorney does not hold or represent any interest adverse to the estate and the trustee believes that the employment of this attorney would be in the best interest of the estate. 3. Attached to this motion is the proposed attorney's affidavit demonstrating [name of attorney and law firm] are disinterested as required by 11 U.S.C. §327(a) and a verified statement as required under Bankruptcy Rule 2014. 4. §330. 5. The trustee believes that the attorney is qualified to practice in the Bankruptcy The attorney has agreed to be compensated in accordance with 11 U.S.C. Court and is qualified to advise the trustee on its relations with and responsibilities to the LF-16 (rev. 12/01/09) Page 1 of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com debtor, creditors and other parties. The trustee respectfully requests an Order authorizing the employment of [name of attorney and law firm] to represent the trustee on a general retainer, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§327 and 330. (Trustee) (Print Name) (Address) (Phone) Attach or file separately a Local Rule 2002-1(F) certificate of service reflecting manner and date of service on all affected parties including the following: Debtor Trustee Attorney for Debtor U.S. Trustee All appearances LF-16 (rev. 12/01/09) Page 2 of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com