UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Division In re Case No. Debtor(s) Chapter Plaintiff(s) [If Applicable] Adversary Proceeding No./ Contested Matter No. v. Defendant(s) CERTIFICATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED HEARING In support of the attached request for an expedited hearing as required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1(N), I hereby certify that: 1. I have carefully examined the matter and concluded that there is a true need for an emergency hearing, 2. I have not created the emergency through any lack of due diligence, and 3. I have made a bona fide effort to resolve the matter without hearing. Name of Party By Signature of Party , if represented by counsel, Signature of Attorney Number, complete mailing addresss, telephone number.] Date: [certexphrg ver. R-01/01/97] 2000 (C) American LegalNet, Inc.