# UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
for the
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
AMENDED LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULE 2090-1(B), (C),
(E), (F), (H), AND (I)
NEW EXHIBIT 14: CONTINUING PRACTICE
PROTOCOL WITH ATTACHED FORMS

Effective: November 16, 2020
(Ver. 11/12/2020)

Table of Contents
Rule 1001-1- Scope of Rules .......................................................................................................... 1
Rule 1002-1 - Petitions - Copies - REPEALED ...................................................................................... 1
Rule 1002-2 - Notice to Individual Debtors of Chapters Available Under Bankruptcy
Code - REPEALED ..................................................................................................................... 1
Rule 1006-1 - Fees: Installment Payments - REPEALED .......................................................... 2
Rule 1006-1 - Fees: Installment Payments, Nonpayment, Waiver, Refunds ........................... 2
(A) Installment Payments ........................................................................................................ 2
(B) Waiver ............................................................................................................................... 2
(C) Nonpayment ...................................................................................................................... 2
(D) Request for Refunds ................................................................................................................... 3
Rule 1006-2 - Fees: Electronic Refunds - REPEALED .................................................................... 5
Rule 1006-3 - Payment of Filing Fees; Remedies for Nonpayment - REPEALED ...................... 5
Rule 1007-1 - Lists, Schedules and Statements ........................................................................... 5
(A) Possible Dismissal of Case ............................................................................................... 5
(B) Motion to Extend Time .................................................................................................... 5
(C) Order Extending Time ...................................................................................................... 6
(D) Objections -- Determination ............................................................................................. 6
(E) Hearing on Further Extension .......................................................................................... 6
(F) Notice of Possible Dismissal ............................................................................................ 6
(G) List of Creditors Holding 20 Largest Unsecured Claims ................................................. 6
(H) List of Creditors, Statement of Social Security Number and Payment Advices or
Other Evidence of Payment ............................................................................................. 6
(1) Filing ........................................................................................................................ 6
(2) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice ......................................................................... 6
(3) Waiver...................................................................................................................... 7
(4) Payment Advices or Other Evidence of Payment .................................................... 7
(I) Individual Debtor’s Statement of Compliance with Credit Counseling Requirement ....... 7
(1) Filing ........................................................................................................................ 7
(2) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice ................................................................................ 7
(J) Chapter 13 Debtor’s Statement of Completion of Instructional Course Concerning
Personal Financial Management ....................................................................................... 8
Rule 1007-3 - Statement of Intention ........................................................................................... 9
(A) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice .................................................................................. 9
(B) Motion to Extend Time .................................................................................................... 9
(C) Order Extending Time ...................................................................................................... 9
(D) Hearing on Further Extension .............................................................................................. 9
(E) Notice of Possible Dismissal ............................................................................................. 10
Rule 1009-1 - Amendments to Lists & Schedules ........................................................................ 10
(A) Filing of Amendment with Clerk ..................................................................................... 10
(B) Notice to Affected Parties ................................................................................................ 10
(C) Adding Creditors in a Closed Case - REPEALED .......................................................... 10
Rule 1014-2 - Declaration of Divisional Venue - REPEALED ................................................... 11
Rule 1015-1 - Joint Administration of Estates............................................................................. 11
Rule 1017-1 - Conversion .............................................................................................................. 11
(A) Schedule of Unpaid Debts ................................................................................................. 11
(B) Filing of Schedule of Unpaid Debts ......................................................................................... 11
(C) Filing of Official Form B122A-1, B122B or B122C-1 Upon Conversion of Case .......... 11
(D) Report of the Debtor in Possession or Trustee .................................................................. 11
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Rule 1017-2 - Dismissal for Substantial Abuse of Chapter 7 - REPEALED ................................. 12
Rule 1017-2 - Voluntary Dismissal of Chapter 13 Cases (NEW) .............................................. 12
Rule 1017-3 - Suspension of Automatic Dismissal - REPEALED .............................................. 13
Rule 1020-1 - Small Business Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases - REPEALED ........................ 14
Rule 1071-1 - Divisions .................................................................................................................. 14
(A) District .............................................................................................................................. 14
(B) Divisions ........................................................................................................................... 14
Rule 1074-1 - Corporations, Limited Liability Companies or Partnerships ............................... 15
Rule 2002-1 - Notice to Creditors & Other Interested Parties ................................................... 15
(A) Proponent to Give Notice.................................................................................................. 15
(B) Notice by Publication ............................................................................................................ 15
(1) Place of Publication ................................................................................................. 15
(2) Time of Publication ................................................................................................. 15
(C) Service on United States Trustee ..................................................................................... 16
(D) Inspection of List of Creditors ......................................................................................... 16
(E) Notices to Equity Security Holders ................................................................................. 16
(F) Requirement of Proof of Service ...................................................................................... 16
Rule 2003-1 - Meeting of Creditors & Equity Security Holders ................................................ 17
(A) Policy - REPEALED....................................................................................................... 17
(B) Possible Dismissal for Failure to Appear ......................................................................... 17
(1) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice.......................................................................... 17
(2) Possible Dismissal of Case; Order ........................................................................... 17
(3) Asset Chapter 7 and 11 Cases .................................................................................. 17
(4) Rescheduled Meeting of Creditors; Notice .............................................................. 17
(C) Rescheduled Meeting of Creditors; Notice....................................................................... 17
Rule 2004-1 - Examination...................................................................................................................... 19
(A) Service .............................................................................................................................. 19
(B) Objections ........................................................................................................................ 19
Rule 2014-1 - Service of Motion for an Order Authorizing Employment in a
Chapter 11 Case ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Rule 2015-(a)-1 - Required Reports of Debtors in Possession and Trustees............................. 21
(A) Operating Business Reports............................................................................................. 21
(B) Chapter 7 Liquidation Reports ......................................................................................... 21
(C) Chapter 11 Final or Interim Report ......................................................................................... 21
(D) Clerk to Give Notice ......................................................................................................... 21
Rule 2016-1 - Compensation of Professionals ............................................................................. 21
(A) Interim Compensation ...................................................................................................... 21
(B) Attorney's Disclosure Statement ....................................................................................... 21
(C) For Debtor's Attorney in Chapter 13 Case ........................................................................ 22
(1) Generally.................................................................................................................. 22
(2) Fees Requested Not in Excess of $3,000 [For All Cases and Proceedings Filed
Prior to April 14, 2014 .......................................................................................................... 22
(3) Amount of "No-Look" Fee Specified under Subparagraphs (C)(1)(a)
and (C)(3)(a) ............................................................................................................ 23
Rule 2016-2 - Administrative Claims of Entities Other Than Professionals ............................ 26
Rule 2090-1 - Attorneys - Right to Practice Before the Court; Pro Se Parties ......................... 26
(A) Bar of the Court ................................................................................................................ 26
(B) Qualifications for Admission and the Right to Practice Before the Court ........................ 26
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(1) Members of the Bar of this Court as of September 1, 2019 .................................... 27
(C) Application and Procedure for Admission ........................................................................ 27
(D) Presentation ...................................................................................................................... 27
(E) Other Attorneys ................................................................................................................ 27
(1) Western District of Virginia ..................................................................................... 27
(2) Members of the Bar of this Court as of September 1, 2019, based upon a
certificate of good standing of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Western District of Virginia .................................................................................... 27
(3) Foreign Attorneys .................................................................................................... 28
(4) Attorneys for Federal, State, or Local Government ................................................ 29
(F) Attorneys Filing Pleadings ............................................................................................... 30
(G) Withdrawal of Appearance ................................................................................................... 30
(H) Appearance at All Proceedings ......................................................................................... 30
(1) Appearance by Counsel for the Debtor ................................................................... 30
(2) Appearance by Other Counsel of Record ................................................................. 30
(I) Professional Ethics ........................................................................................................... 30
(1) Definitions ............................................................................................................... 31
(2) Imposition of Discipline .......................................................................................... 31
(3) Imposition of Discipline by Other Courts; Attorneys Convicted of
Serious Crimes ......................................................................................................... 30
(J) Courtroom Decorum......................................................................................................... 31
(K) Third-Year Law Student Practice Plan ............................................................................ 31
(L) Previous Practice Clause .................................................................................................. 31
(M) Pro Bono Representation .................................................................................................. 32
(N) Ghostwriting ..................................................................................................................... 32
Rule 3003-1 - Claims in Chapter 11 Cases ................................................................................... 34
(A) Claims Bar Date ............................................................................................................... 34
(B) Claims Scheduled as Disputed, Contingent or Unliquidated ........................................... 34
Rule 3004-1 Filing of Claims by Debtor or Trustee .................................................................... 35
Rule 3007-1 - Objections to Claims ............................................................................................. 35
(A) Contents of Objections ..................................................................................................... 35
(B) How Objection Heard ...................................................................................................... 35
(C) Number of Copies - REPEALED ................................................................................... 35
(D) Requirement of Written Response ................................................................................... 35
(E) Notice ............................................................................................................................... 36
Rule 3011-1 - Unclaimed Funds .................................................................................................... 36
(A) Deposit of Unclaimed Funds ............................................................................................ 36
(B) Disposition of Unclaimed Funds ...................................................................................... 36
(1) Requirements for Pro Se Creditor/Claimant - Self Representation......................... 36
(2) Requirements for the Representative of the Estate of a Deceased Claimant .......... 37
(3) Requirements for Any Other Individual Representing the Interest of
Creditor/Claimant .................................................................................................... 37
(4) Action on Motion .................................................................................................... 38
(5) All Creditors/Claimants............................................................................................ 38
Rule 3015-1 - Chapter 12 Plan Requirements ............................................................................. 39
(A) Time for Filing ................................................................................................................. 39
(B) Objections ......................................................................................................................... 39
(C) Hearing ............................................................................................................................. 39
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(D) Notice ............................................................................................................................... 39
(E) Order of Confirmation ...................................................................................................... 39
(F) Retained Power................................................................................................................. 40
(G) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice .................................................................................. 40
(H) Notice of Dismissal Provision .......................................................................................... 40
Rule 3015-2 - Chapter 13 Plan Requirements ............................................................................. 40
(A) Form of Plan; Inclusion of Related Motions .................................................................... 40
(1) Motion for Determination of Value Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 506(a)........................ 40
(2) Motion for Lien Avoidance Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522(f) .................................... 41
(3) Motion for Assumption or Rejection of Executory Contracts Pursuant to
11 U.S.C. § 365 ....................................................................................................... 41
(B) Special Notice to Secured Creditors Whose Collateral is to be Valued or Lien
Avoided ............................................................................................................................ 41
(C) Filing of Original Chapter 13 Plan and Related Motions .................................................. 41
(1) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice.......................................................................... 41
(2) Proof of Service to include names and addresses of all parties served .................... 41
(3) Extension of Time to File Chapter 13 Plan and Related Motions ............................ 41
(D) Distribution of Chapter 13 Plan and Related Motions ...................................................... 42
(E) Objections to Confirmation of Original Chapter 13 Plan or to Related Motions .............. 42
(1) Deadline for Filing ................................................................................................... 42
(2) Service of Objection ................................................................................................ 42
(3) Hearings on Objections ............................................................................................ 42
(F) Modified Chapter 13 Plan and Related Motions ................................................................. 42
(1) Procedure where no plan has been confirmed ............................................................ 42
(a) Time for Filing ................................................................................................ 42
(b) Distribution of Modified Chapter 13 Plan & Related Motions ....................... 42
(c) Objections to Confirmation of Modified Chapter 13 Plan & Related
Motions ........................................................................................................... 42
(d) Effect on a Hearing Scheduled on Objection(s) to any Previously Filed
Unconfirmed Plan ........................................................................................... 43
(2) Procedure when a plan has been confirmed ............................................................ 43
(a) When modification is requested by the trustee or a creditor .......................... 43
(b) When modification is requested by the debtor ................................................ 43
(G) Confirmation of Plan and Granting of Related Motions Without a Hearing ..................... 43
(1) Richmond and Alexandria Divisions ....................................................................... 44
(2) Norfolk and Newport News Divisions .................................................................... 44
(H) Possible Dismissal of Case for Failure to Timely File or Distribute Plan and Notice ..... 44
(1) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice ......................................................................... 44
(2) Dismissal of Case upon Denial of Confirmation ...................................................... 44
(I) Reconversion of Case - REPEALED .............................................................................. 44
Rule 3016-1 - Chapter 11 Plan Requirements ............................................................................. 46
(A) Transmission of Notice of Hearing on Disclosure Statement .......................................... 46
(B) Objections to Disclosure Statement ................................................................................. 46
(C) Transmission and Notice to Creditors and Equity Security Holders ............................... 46
(D) Summary of Ballots .......................................................................................................... 46
(E) Objection to Confirmation. ............................................................................................... 46
Rule 3017-1 - Approval of Disclosure Statement - REPEALED ............................................... 47
Rule 3070-1 - Payments in Subchapter V Chapter 11, Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 Cases ...... 47
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(A) Payments to Creditors by Trustee ..................................................................................... 47
(B) Distribution of Estate Funds Upon Dismissal of Case Prior to Confirmation of Plan ...... 47
(1) Noticing Fees Payable to Clerk of Court ................................................................. 47
(2) Notice of Proposed Distribution ................................................................................. 47
(C) Debtor's Failure to Commence Payments in Chapter 13 Case .......................................... 47
(1) Alexandria, Norfolk, and Newport News Divisions ................................................ 47
(2) Richmond Division .................................................................................................. 47
(D) Chapter 13 Pre-Confirmation Payments of Personal Property Leases .............................. 48
(E) Chapter 13 Pre-Confirmation Adequate Protection Payments .......................................... 48
Rule 4001(a)-1 - Relief from Automatic Stay...............................................................................................48
(A) Applicability of Contested Matter Rules. ......................................................................... 48
(B) Caption ............................................................................................................................. 48
(C) Response Period ............................................................................................................... 48
(D) Contents of Motion for Relief from Stay .......................................................................... 49
(E) Filing Requirements. ......................................................................................................... 49
(F) Service of Motion ............................................................................................................. 50
(G) Requests for Additional Relief.......................................................................................... 50
(H) Relief from Codebtor Stay in Chapter 13 Cases ............................................................... 50
(1) Caption..................................................................................................................... 50
(2) Service and Time for Response ............................................................................... 50
(I) Rent Deposit and Transmittal Procedure Under 11 U.S.C. § 362(I) .................................... 51
Rule 4002-1 - Duties of the Debtor ............................................................................................... 52
(A) Tax Information Under 11 U.S.C. § 521 .......................................................................... 52
(1) Failure to Provide Pre-petition Tax Information ..................................................... 52
(2) Procedure for Requesting Debtor to File Post-petition Tax Information with
the Court ................................................................................................................. 52
(a) Motion by Requestor for Court Order Directing Debtor to File Tax
Information or Statement ................................................................................ 52
(b) Motion Requesting Access to Tax Information or Statement ......................... 52
(c) Safeguarding the Confidentiality of Tax Information or Statement ................ 53
(d) Discovery ........................................................................................................ 53
(B) Failure to Provide Payment Advices or Other Evidence of Payment ................................ 53
Rule 4003-2 - Lien Avoidance ....................................................................................................... 53
Rule 4008-1 - Reaffirmation ......................................................................................................... 54
(A) Notice of Rights Under 11 U.S.C. § 524(d)..................................................................... 54
(B) Reaffirmation Agreements ............................................................................................... 54
Rule 4008-2 - Chapter 13 Discharge and Certification of Compliance; Duty of Debtor to
Co-operate with Chapter 13 Trustee ........................................................................................ 55
(A) Certification of Compliance with 11 U.S.C. § 1328 ............................................................... 55
(B) Debtor’s Duty to Cooperate with Chapter 13 Trustee Upon Completion of
Plan Payments .................................................................................................................. 55
Rule 5005-1 - Filing of Petitions, Pleadings and Other Papers ............................................... 55
(A) Filing in Proper Division ................................................................................................. 55
(1) Petitions ................................................................................................................... 55
(2) All Other Document ................................................................................................ 55
(B) Proponent to be Member of Bar ...................................................................................... 55
(C) Requirements of Form ..................................................................................................... 55
(1) Legibility ................................................................................................................. 56
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(2) Caption, Official Forms ........................................................................................... 56
(3) Size, Margins, etc .................................................................................................... 56
(4) Signature Required .................................................................................................. 56
(5) Identification of Attorney ........................................................................................ 56
(6) Filing of Faxed Petitions, Pleadings, and Other Documents ................................... 56
(7) Acknowledgment Copy ........................................................................................... 56
(8) Proof of Service ....................................................................................................... 56
(D) Additional Requirements ................................................................................................. 57
(1) Voluntary Petitions .................................................................................................. 57
(2) Complaints ............................................................................................................... 57
(3) Motions from Relief from Stay ............................................................................... 57
(4) Claims ...................................................................................................................... 58
(5) Amendments ............................................................................................................ 58
(6) Chapter 13 Plan ....................................................................................................... 58
(E) Notice of Deficient Filing ................................................................................................ 58
(F) Rejection of Petitions, Pleadings and Other Papers – REPEALED .............................. 58
(G) Judicial Conference Policy Regarding Public Access to Electronic Case Files REPEALED ................................................................................................................... 58
Rule 5005-2 - Filing of Petitions, Pleadings and Other Papers by Electronic Means .......... 60
(A) Electronic Case Files Policy. ........................................................................................... 60
(B) Technical Failure ............................................................................................................. 60
Rule 5010-1 - Reopening Cases ................................................................................................................ 61
Rule 5011-1 - Withdrawal of Reference ................................................................................... 61
(A) Form of Request; Place for Filing ................................................................................... 61
(B) Stay .................................................................................................................................. 61
(C) Designation of Record..................................................................................................... 61
(D) Responses to Motions to Withdraw the Reference; Reply ............................................. 62
(E) Transmittal to and Proceeding in District Court .............................................................. 62
Rule 5073-1 - Photography, Recording Devices and Broadcasting ......................................... 62
(A) Photographs and Electronic Recordings ......................................................................... 62
(B) Definition of "Environs" ................................................................................................. 62
(C) Exception ......................................................................................................................... 62
Rule 5077-1 - Transcripts ........................................................................................................... 63
(A) Certification of Record by Reporter - REPEALED ...................................................... 63
(B) Copies of Transcripts Available to Public ...................................................................... 63
(C) Use of Transcripts by Multiple Parties - REPEALED ....................................................... 63
(D) Perfecting Record on Appeal - REPEALED ................................................................. 63
(E) Payment for Transcripts .................................................................................................. 63
(F) Clerk’s Duty to Make Transcripts Remotely Available Electronically; RedactionREPEALED ................................................................................................................... 63
Rule 6004-1 - Sale of Estate Property........................................................................................ 64
Rule 6004-2 - Use, Sale or Lease of Property .......................................................................... 64
(A) Notice............................................................................................................................... 64
(B) Objection to Proposed Use, Sale or Lease. ..................................................................... 64
(C) Sale of Property When Value of Estate Does Not Exceed $2,500....................................... 64
(D) Report of Sale .................................................................................................................. 64
Rule 6004-3 - Sale or Refinance of Property By Chapter 13 Debtor After Confirmation..... 65
Rule 6004-4 - Mortgage Loan Modification By Chapter 13 Debtor After Confirmation ..... 65
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Rule 6007-1 - Abandonment ...................................................................................................... 66
(A) Notice of Abandonment ................................................................................................... 66
(B) Order of Court Directing Abandonment .......................................................................... 66
(C) Order of Court for Approval of Abandonment ................................................................ 66
Rule 6008-1 – Redemption ......................................................................................................... 67
Rule 7003-1 - Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet ................................................................... 67
Rule 7004-2 - Summons .............................................................................................................. 67
(A) Issuance ........................................................................................................................... 67
(B) Time Limit for Service .................................................................................................... 67
Rule 7007-1 - Financial Disclosure - REPEALED .................................................................. 68
(A) Required Disclosure – REPEALED .............................................................................. 68
(B) Time for Filing – REPEALED ...................................................................................... 68
(C) Statement Delivered to Judge - REPEALED ................................................................. 68
Rule 7013-1 - Counterclaims - REPEALED ............................................................................. 68
Rule 7016-1 - Pretrial Procedures ...................................................................................................... 69
(A) In Default Cases .............................................................................................................................. 69
(B) In All Other Cases .......................................................................................................................... 69
(C) Optional Items in Scheduling Order ............................................................................... 69
(D) Continuance of Dates Set in Scheduling Order................................................................ 69
Rule 7026-1 - Discovery .............................................................................................................. 69
(A) Objections to be in Writing ............................................................................................. 69
(B) Objections to Discovery Process ..................................................................................... 69
(C) Motions to Compel .......................................................................................................... 70
(D) Other Discovery Motions ................................................................................................ 70
(E) Replies to Discovery Motions. ........................................................................................ 69
(F) Compliance with Discovery Orders. ............................................................................... 70
(G) Failure to Comply with Order ......................................................................................... 70
(H) Consultation Among Counsel .......................................................................................... 70
(I) Extensions ........................................................................................................................ 70
(J) Sanctions .......................................................................................................................... 70
(K) Applicability to Contested Matters .................................................................................. 71
(L) Expert Disclosure ............................................................................................................ 71
(1) Agreement Upon Disclosure .................................................................................... 71
(2) Timing of Mandatory Disclosure ............................................................................. 71
(a) Adversary Proceedings ................................................................................... 71
(b) Contested Matters Except Relief from Stay ................................................... 71
(c) Relief from Stay .............................................................................................. 71
(3) Failure to Comply .................................................................................................... 71
(4) General Provisions ............................................................................................................ 71
(M) Filing with Court ............................................................................................................. 71
Rule 7030-1 - Depositions ........................................................................................................... 73
(A) Deposition of Party ......................................................................................................... 73
(B) Recording and Transcribing of Discovery Deposition ................................................... 73
(C) Attorneys' Fees ................................................................................................................................ 73
(D) Travel Expense ................................................................................................................ 73
(E) Reviewing Depositions Prior to Jury Trials .................................................................... 74
(F) Summaries of Depositions - REPEALED ..................................................................... 74
(G) Reasonable Notice ........................................................................................................... 74
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Rule 7041-1 - Dismissal of Adversary Proceedings .................................................................. 74
Rule 7054-1 - Costs ..................................................................................................................... 75
(A) Taxation Generally.......................................................................................................... 75
(B) Payment in Advance ....................................................................................................... 74
(C) RESERVED..................................................................................................................... 75
(D) Bonds and Security for Costs ......................................................................................... 75
(E) Clerk to Tax ..................................................................................................................... 75
Rule 7055-1 -Entry of Default and Entry of Judgment by Default ........................................ 76
(A) Entering a Default by the Clerk ....................................................................................... 76
(B) Motion for Entry of Default Judgment ............................................................................ 76
(1) Entry of a Default Judgment by the Clerk ............................................................... 76
(2) Entry of a Default Judgment by the Court ............................................................... 78
Rule 7056-1 - Summary Judgment ............................................................................................ 79
Rule 7067-1 - Deposit and Disbursement of Court Registry Funds ....................................... 79
(A) Order Required ............................................................................................................... 79
(B) District Registry Procedure and Form of Order ............................................................. 79
(C) Order of Deposit ............................................................................................................. 79
(D) Deposit ............................................................................................................................. 79
(E) Provision for Payment ..................................................................................................... 79
(F) Order Directing Disbursement ......................................................................................... 79
Rule 8007-1 - Appeal Bond ........................................................................................................ 80
(A) Exemption From Appeal Bond ....................................................................................... 80
(B) Failure to Post Appeal Bond ........................................................................................... 80
(C) Stipulation of Parties ........................................................................................................ 80
Rule 8009-1 - Record on Appeal ............................................................................................... 81
(A) Record on Appeal- Exclusions ........................................................................................ 81
(B) Designating Record on Appeal ....................................................................................... 81
(C) Copies of Record ............................................................................................................. 81
Rule 9006-1 – Bridge Order Not Required in Certain Instance ............................................. 81
Rule 9010-1 - Representation and Appearances; Powers of Attorney ................................... 82
Rule 9013-1 - Motions Practice .................................................................................................. 83
(A) Definition of Motion........................................................................................................ 83
(B) Requirement of Written Motion ...................................................................................... 83
(C) Grounds for, relief sought and whether a hearing has been requested to be stated ......... 83
(D) Number of Copies - REPEALED................................................................................... 83
(E) Use of Forms ................................................................................................................... 83
(F) Return Date, Conference of Counsel ............................................................................... 83
(G) Memorandum of Points and Authorities ......................................................................... 83
(H) Responses to Motions ...................................................................................................... 84
(1) Requirement of written response ............................................................................. 84
(2) Requirement of memorandum ................................................................................. 84
(3) Time for filing response and memorandum ............................................................. 84
(4) Effect of not timely filing an objection with a supporting memorandum ................ 85
(I) Summary Judgment - Time of Filing ............................................................................... 85
(J) Continuances ................................................................................................................... 85
(K) Motions Practice and Procedures Guidelines; Motions for Relief from Stay
Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 85
(L) Determination of Motions Without Oral Hearing ............................................................ 85
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(M) Giving Notice of a Motion or Hearing....................................................................... 86
(1) When no hearing is requested or required.......................................................... 86
(2) When a hearing is required or requested ................................................................. 86
(3) When a summary judgment is requested against pro se party ....................... 86
(N) Request for Expedited Hearing........................................................................................ 87
(O) Cancellation of Scheduled Hearings................................................................................ 87
Rule 9014-1 - Whether Hearing is Evidentiary or Preliminary. ............................................ 89
(A) Discovery in Contested Matters and Relief from Stay - REPEALED ........................... 89
(B) Whether Hearing is Evidentiary or Preliminary .............................................................. 89
Rule 9016-1 - Subpoenas. ..................................................................................................... 89
(A) Request for Subpoena ........................................................................................ 89
(B) Return Date of Subpoenas ......................................................................................... 90
(C) Service of Subpoenas ........................................................................................ 90
(D) Subpoenas to Officials ............................................................................................... 90
(E) Subpoena Duces Tecum .................................................................................................. 90
(F) Timely Requests for Subpoenas ................................................................................ 91
(G) Deposition Subpoenas................................................................................................ 91
(H) Place of Taking Depositions ............................................................................................ 91
(I) Subpoenas in Blank ........................................................................................... 91
Rule 9017-1 - Evidence ......................................................................................................... 92
(A) Presence of Witnesses ....................................................................................... 92
(B) Qualifications of Experts ........................................................................................... 92
(C) Hypothetical Questions - REPEALED .......................................................................... 92
(D) Physical Examination of Litigant .............................................................................. 92
Rule 9019-1 - Settlement and Alternative Dispute Resolution .......................................... 93
(A) Authorization ................................................................................................................... 93
(B) Obtaining Mediation.......................................................................................... 93
(C) Order to Mediate ............................................................................................... 93
(D) Judicial Mediators ............................................................................................. 93
(E) Non-Judicial Mediators or Neutrals........................................................................... 94
(F) Communications with Mediators Prior to Entry of Order to Mediate ............................ 94
(G) Required Settlement Authority .................................................................................. 94
(H) Compensation of Non-Judicial Mediators or Neutrals .................................................... 94
(I) Effect of Mediation on Proceedings .......................................................................... 94
(J) Disclosure of Mediation Communications and Writings................................................. 94
(K) Appointment of ADR Administrator ............................................................................... 94
(L) Other Governing Law ...................................................................................................... 95
Rule 9022-1 - Court Orders ................................................................................................. 95
(A) Identification of Attorney Filing Proposed Order. .............................................. 95
(B) Service List.................................................................................................95
(C) Endorsement .................................................................................................................... 95
(1) Certification of Endorsement by All Parties ...................................................... 95
(2) Proof of Service.................................................................................................. 95
(D) Form and Content .............................................................................................. 95
(E) Consent Orders .......................................................................................................... 96
(F) Order After Trial, Hearing, or Other Disposition of the Matter ...................................... 96
Rule 9036-1 - Court Notice to Debtors by Electronic Transmission ............................... 97
Rule 9070-1 - Exhibits .......................................................................................................... 97
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(A) Numerous Exhibits .................................................................................................... 97
(B) Listing and Marking Exhibits .................................................................................... 97
(C) Number of Copies ...................................................................................................... 97
(D) Custody and Disposition of Models and Exhibits ........................................................... 97
(1) Custody .................................................................................................................... 97
(2) Removal ................................................................................................... 97
(E) Disposition of Exhibits .............................................................................................. 97
Exhibits Cover Page
Exhibit 1 - Chapter 13 Plan and Related Motion ............................................ Exhibits Page 1
Exhibit 2 - Special Notice to Secured Creditor ................................................ Exhibits Page 9
Exhibit 3 - Order Adopting CM/ECF Procedures – RESCINDED ............. Exhibits Page 11
Exhibit 4 - Administrative Procedures for CM/ECF Cases –
RESCINDED ........................................................................................... Exhibits Page 12
Exhibit 5 - Instructions for Creditor Matrix .................................................. Exhibits Page 13
Exhibit 6 - Financial Interest Disclosure Statement ...................................... Exhibits Page 14
Exhibit 7 - Motions Practice and Procedures Guidelines; Motions for Relief from
Stay ........................................................................................................... Exhibits Page 15
Exhibit 8 - Order Adopting Revision to Interim Rule 1007-I ...................... Exhibits Page 22
Exhibit 9 - Order on Fees for Debtor's Counsel in Chapter 13 Cases ......... Exhibits Page 29
Exhibit 10A - Application for Compensation of Attorney for
Debtor(s) .................................................................................................. Exhibits Page 38
Exhibit 10B - Application for Supplemental Compensation of Attorney for
Debtor(s) .................................................................................................. Exhibits Page 40
Exhibit 11 – Federal Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement .............................. Exhibits Page 42
Exhibit 12 – Interim Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy
Procedure ................................................................................................. Exhibits Page 45
Exhibit 13 – Interim Procedures ..................................................................... Exhibits Page 64
Exhibit 14 – Continuing Practice Protocol with Attached Forms ................ Exhibits Page 70

The bankruptcy forms included in the above exhibits are available at the
Court's internet web site at https://www.vaeb.uscourts.gov and can be
Accessed by clicking the "Bankruptcy Forms" button on the Court's Internet
home page. The forms are in Adobe Acrobat format.

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RULE 1001-1 SCOPE OF RULES
The Supreme Court of the United States has, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §2075, prescribed rules of
procedure in bankruptcy cases. Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9029 provides that courts
may adopt local rules that are not inconsistent with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
These Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia are
hereby prescribed and promulgated as Local Rules governing practice and procedure before the
Court. They are to be cited as the "Local Bankruptcy Rules" except that individual rules may be
cited in the following form: "Local Bankruptcy Rule
" or "LBR
."
Comments
The prior set of Local Bankruptcy Rules contained several references
that were inconsistent with this rule. Therefore, all incorrect references
have been edited so that they are now in compliance.

RULE 1002-1 PETITIONS - COPIES [Repealed]
Comments
Changes have been made to allow for the filing of documents by electronic means provided under FRBP 5005(a)(2). For more detail on
how this has been implemented on a pilot basis in the Alexandria Division see the “Order Adopting Electronic Case Filing Procedures”
attached as Exhibit 3 and the “Administrative Procedures for Electronically Filed Cases” attached as Exhibit 4. It is planned that the ability to file electronically will expand to the other divisions during 1999.
1002-1 The rule is repealed in light of Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005-2,
which mandates electronic case filings in the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) System and authorizes the
Clerk to promulgate and revise the Court’s Electronic Case Files
(CM/ECF) Policy. [Repeal effective 12/01/09.]

RULE 1002-2 NOTICE TO INDIVIDUAL DEBTORS
OF CHAPTERS AVAILABLE UNDER BANKRUPTCY CODE [Repealed]
Comments
1002-2 The contents of the rule are substantially set forth in 11 U.S.C.
§ 342(b). The rule is repealed for this reason and, further, is repealed
in light of Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005-2, which mandates electronic
case filings in the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files
(CM/ECF) System and Authorizes the Clerk to promulgate and revise
the Court’s Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) Policy. [Repeal effective
12/01/09.]

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RULE 1006-1 FEES: INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS [Repealed]
Comments
1006-1(B) This revision is due to changes made by the Judicial Conference at its September 1997 session to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. The changes were effective January 1, 1998.
1006-1(B) This revision is due to changes made under Public Law
No. 106-113, which increased the statutory filing fee for cases commenced under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 by $25. These changes were
effective December 29, 1999.
1006-1 This change is necessary because of the addition of LBR 10061 to LBR 1017-3. [Change effective 3/1/01.]
1006-1(B) This revision is due to changes made by the Judicial Conference at its September 2003 session to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule. [Change effective 12/1/03.]
1006-1(D)(2) This subparagraph is amended to clarify that a petition
filing accompanied by an Application to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments must also be accompanied by the proper first installment payment. [Change effective 2/1/04.]
1006-1(B) The revision to the “1 Month After Filing” column at the
Chapter 11 line from $400 to $409 effects a technical change only.
[Change effective 7/1/04.]

1006-1 LBR 1006-1(D) is repealed in light of new LBR 1006-3.
[Change effective 9/1/06.]

1006-1 LBR 1006-1 is repealed and a new LBR 1006-1 has been
promulgated, which consolidates selected provisions of LBRs 1006-1,
1006-2 and 1006-3 into that LBR. [Repeal effective 12/01/09.]
RULE 1006-1 FEES: INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS, NONPAYMENT,
WAIVER, REFUNDS
(A) Installment Payments: Any individual debtor desiring to pay the filing fee in installments must

file Official Form 103A with the Clerk. The application form is available from the Clerk on the
Court’s web site. The Court shall give notice of the dismissal provisions, as set forth in the order, to
the debtor and debtor’s counsel.
(B) Waiver: Any individual debtor that files a voluntary chapter 7 petition may request a waiver
of the filing fee by filing an application with the Clerk using Official Form 103, “Application to
Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived.” The form is available on the Court’s web site.
(C)(1) Nonpayment: If a petition, complaint or other document is not accompanied by the proper
filing fee or, if applicable, an application as set forth in paragraph (A) or (B) of this Local
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Bankruptcy Rule, the Clerk shall give notice to cure the filing fee deficiency by the close of
business on the next day after the notice to cure is given. The Clerk may provide such notice by
mail or by e-mail if the Debtor has elected to receive notices through the Court’s Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing system. The notice period shall commence for mailed notices 3
days after the notice is mailed and for e-mailed notice when the notice is e- mailed. The Clerk
shall reject any partial payment of any fee.
(a) Petition. The Clerk’s notice shall provide that the debtor either must (i) timely
cure the filing fee deficiency or (ii) timely file a response and attend a hearing to explain why the petition should not be dismissed.
(b) Complaint or Other Document. Unless the fee is paid or the party requests a hearing on the matter by the close of business on the next day after the notice to cure is
given, the Clerk shall dismiss the complaint or strike the pleading or other document
without further notice.
(c) Installment Payment. If a debtor fails to pay timely any filing fee installment payment pursuant to an Order on Debtor’s Application to Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee
Waived or Order Approving Payment of Filing Fee in Installments, the Clerk shall
issue a notice providing that the debtor either must (i) cure the filing fee installment
payment deficiency by the close of business on the next day after the notice to cure is
given or (ii) timely file a response and attend a hearing to explain why the case should
not be dismissed.
(3) Title 28 United States Code § 1930 and FRBP 1006 require fees to be paid at the time of
filing. Except as provided for in paragraphs (A) and (B) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule, if a
registered ECF User chooses to accumulate filing fees throughout a given calendar day, all
of these fees must be paid by the end of the calendar day (i.e., 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
in which the filings occur. A registered ECF User will be locked out of the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) System and prevented from filing additional documents if filing fees are not paid by the end of the calendar day. The registered ECF User
will receive a daily e-mail reminder until all outstanding fees are paid in full. Once
locked out of the CM/ECF System, the registered ECF User will have limited access only
for the purpose of making payments. Full access rights will be restored in the CM/ECF
System after all outstanding fees have been paid in full. This paragraph supersedes the
notice and dismissal provisions set forth in paragraph (C)(1) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule
for electronically filed documents.
(D)(1) Request for Refunds: An attorney or trustee may file a motion for refund of a
filing fee paid in a case or proceeding in which payment was made by credit card when:
(a) a fee was paid for filing a duplicate document, bankruptcy petition or
adversary proceeding;
(b) a fee was paid for filing a document in the wrong case or proceeding;
(c) the movant is entitled to an exemption from the filing fee paid; or
(d) a trustee or debtor in possession is eligible for deferral of the filing fee in
a case in which no funds from the estate exist for payment of the filing fee.
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(2) Motion Required: The request shall be made promptly after the payment error is discovered
by filing a motion for refund. The motion must contain a complete explanation as to why the
payment should be refunded. The motion need not contain a supporting memorandum or be
noticed for a hearing.
(3) Motion Required for Disposition of Document: A separate motion to dispose of a document
filed in error, as identified in subparagraphs (D)(1)(a) and (b) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule, is
also required.
(4) Clerk-Authorized Action: Upon verification of the grounds set forth in the motion the
Clerk is authorized to enter an order dismissing or striking the document. The Clerk is also authorized to enter a separate order refunding the filing fee if the refund can be processed as a credit
to the credit card account that was used to pay the filing fee.
(5) Clerk’s Referral to the Court: The Clerk may refer a motion set forth in paragraph (D)(2) of
this Local Bankruptcy Rule to the judge assigned to the case or proceeding for such further determination and action as the judge may find appropriate.
(6) Request for Clearance: A movant may request clearance of the "filing fee due" status in
a case or proceeding in which the fee has not yet been paid by contacting a deputy clerk in the
appropriate division of the Clerk's Office.
Comments
1006-1 This expanded rule selectively incorporates the fee-related procedures set forth in current Local Bankruptcy Rules 1006-1, 1006-2 and
1006-3. As set forth in paragraph (D)(3), a separate motion is required to
dispose of a document filed in error. The amendment to paragraph (D)(4)
recognizes that in certain situations, a credit card issued to a cardholder
other than one issued to an attorney or trustee, may have been used to pay
the filing fee. In addition, time-computation adjustments have been made,
as needed, to conform to a revision to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that takes effect December 1, 2009. [Changes effective 12/01/09.]
1006-1(A) The locally modified Official Form 3A is renumbered Form
103Aedva. [Change effective 12/1/15.]
1006-1(B) The current form is replaced with new Official Form 103, which
includes stylistic changes. [Change effective 12/1/15.]
1006-1 Paragraph (C) is reorganized with the original paragraph (C) becoming paragraph (C)(1) and with a new paragraph (C)(2) added. The
latter paragraph addresses the need for a registered ECF User to pay any
outstanding filing fees at the end of each calendar day or be locked out
from that User's account pending payment of all such owed fees. [Changes
effective 12/1/15.]

1006-1(C)(1) This amendment changes: (a) the manner in which the Clerk
provides notice to a filing party in connection with that party's failure to
make timely payment of a required filing fee, and (b) when the applicable
notice period commences. The Court's Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing system is authorized pursuant to LBR 9036-1. [Changes effective
08/01/17.]

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1006-1(A) This rule is amended to require the use of Official Form 103A,
Application for Individuals to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments, as made
available on the Court's web site. [Effective December 1, 2017]
1006-1(C)(1) These rule provisions are amended as a result of the holding in
No v. Gorman, 891 F.3d 138 (4th Cir. 2018). [Changes effective 11/15/19.]
RULE 1006-2 FEES: ELECTRONIC REFUNDS [Repealed]
Comments
1006-2 This new rule adopts a procedure by which filing fees paid over
the Internet with a credit card may be administered when errors in electronic payments are made. The rule is consistent with guidance approved, in principle, by the Judicial Conference of the United States.
The rule establishes an additional Judicial Conference-authorized narrow exception to the longstanding Judicial Conference policy prohibiting the refund of fees. [New Rule effective 10/17/05.]
1006-2 LBR 1006-2 is repealed and a new LBR 1006-1 has been
promulgated, which consolidates selected provisions of LBRs 1006-1,
1006-2 and 1006-3 into that LBR. [Repeal effective 12/01/09.]
RULE 1006-3 PAYMENT OF FILING FEES; REMEDIES FOR NONPAYMENT
[Repealed]
Comments
1006-3 This rule establishes a single rule for payment of filing fees and
the procedure the Clerk will follow in the event of nonpayment of a
required filing fee. It supersedes LBR 1006-1(D) and LBR 5005-1(F).
[New Rule effective 9/1/06.]

1006-3 LBR 1006-3 is repealed and a new LBR 1006-1 has been
promulgated, which consolidates selected provisions of LBRs 1006-1,
1006-2 and 1006-3 into that LBR. [Repeal effective 12/01/09.]
RULE 1007-1 LISTS, SCHEDULES AND STATEMENTS
(A) Possible Dismissal of Case: In any case in which lists, schedules and statements are not
filed at the time of the filing of a voluntary petition, the Clerk shall give notice to cure the deficiency. The Clerk’s notice shall provide that the debtor either must (1) file the lists, schedules
and statements or a motion to extend time for the same within 14 days after the filing of the petition, or (2) timely file a response and attend a hearing to explain why the case should not be
dismissed.
(B) Motion to Extend Time: Such motion to extend time for filing shall be accompanied by a
proof of service evidencing notice to the United States trustee, any appointed trustee, any official committee appointed in the case and all creditors. If there are more than 30 creditors in the
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case, the debtor need only provide notice of the motion to extend time to the 10 largest secured creditors, the 20 largest unsecured creditors and any official committee appointed in the
case. The motion to extend time shall give notice that parties objecting to the extension of
time shall file written objections with the Court within 7 days after service of the motion by
the debtor.
(C) Order Extending Time: If no objection to the motion to extend the time for filing is timely
filed with the Court, the Clerk shall enter an order extending time for filing to not later than the
seventh day prior to the scheduled meeting of creditors. The Clerk’s order shall further provide that the debtor either must (1) file the lists, schedules and statements or further motion to
extend time for the same by the date set forth therein; or (2) timely file a response and attend a
hearing to explain why the case should not be dismissed.
(D) Objections -- Determination: If an objection is filed to the motion for extension of time, the
Clerk shall submit the motion and objections to the Court for determination of the motion.
(E) Hearing on Further Extension: Any debtor requesting an extension of time to file lists,
schedules, statements and other documents to a date less than 7 days prior to the scheduled
meeting of creditors must request a hearing date and give notice to parties as set forth in
paragraph (B) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule and file a proof of service with the motion to
extend time.
(F) Notice of Possible Dismissal: The Clerk shall give notice of this Local Bankruptcy Rule to a
debtor or debtor's counsel who files a petition not accompanied by all required lists, schedules and
statements. The Clerk shall also give notice of this Local Bankruptcy Rule in the meeting of
creditors notice.
(G) List of Creditors Holding 20 Largest Unsecured Claims: To assist the United States trustee
in appointing a creditors' committee, the list required by FRBP 1007(d) shall include the amount
owed, by amount of debt ranging from the largest creditor to the smallest creditor. The list shall
also include the name and telephone number of a contact person or representative of the unsecured creditor. If a minor child is one of the creditors holding the 20 largest unsecured claims,
indicate that by stating “a minor child” and do not disclose the child’s name.
(H) List of Creditors, Statement of Social Security Number, and Payment Advices or
Other Evidence of Payment
(1) Filing: The debtor shall file with the petition a list containing the name and address of each creditor which shall serve as a mailing matrix. If not filed via the Electronic Case Files System, the mailing matrix shall be submitted on a flash drive in the
format specified by the Clerk. The mailing matrix shall suffice for the list of creditors
referred to in FRBP 1007(a). As required under FRBP 1007(f), the debtor shall submit
a verified statement that sets out the debtor’s social security number (statement of social security number), or states that the debtor does not have a social security number.
If not filed via the Electronic Case Files System, the debtor shall submit the statement
with the petition.
(2) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice
(a) In any case in which the list of creditors is not filed at the time of the filing
of the voluntary petition, the Clerk shall issue a notice that the debtor either
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must (i) file the same in the required format not later than 3 days after the
filing of the petition; or (ii) timely file a response and attend a hearing to
explain why the case should not be dismissed.
(b) In any case in which the statement of social security number in a voluntary
case is not submitted at the time of the filing of the voluntary petition, the
Clerk shall issue a notice that the debtor either must (i) submit the statement
in the required format not later than 3 days after the filing of the petition; or
(ii) timely file a response and attend a hearing to explain why the case
should not be dismissed.
(3) Waiver: An exception to the requirement of submission of creditors on a flash drive
will be considered by the Court only upon submission of a waiver request filed with the
petition. The form shall be provided by the Clerk upon request. In addition to the waiver
request, the debtor shall file the list of creditors in the scannable format specified by the
Clerk. If the Court denies the request, the Clerk shall issue a notice that the request has
been denied. The notice shall further provide that the debtor either must (a) submit the
list of creditors on a flash drive not later than 3 days after the Clerk’s notification that
the request has been denied; or (b) timely file a response and attend a hearing to explain
why the case should not be dismissed.
(4) Payment Advices or Other Evidence of Payment: Copies of all payment advices or other
evidence of payment received within 60 days before the date of the filing of the petition by the
debtor from an employer of the debtor shall:
(a) not be filed with the Court unless otherwise ordered and
(b) be provided to the trustee, and any creditor (who timely requests copies of the
payment advices or other evidence of payment) at least 7 days before the date of the
meeting of creditors conducted pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §341.
(I) Individual Debtor’s Statement of Compliance with Credit Counseling Requirement
(1) Filing: A debtor who is an individual shall complete Part 5 of Official Form 101,
“Explain Your Efforts to Receive a Briefing About Credit Counseling,” and file with
the voluntary petition any documents, as specified therein, within the allotted time.
(2) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice: In any case in which a properly completed statement of compliance referenced in paragraph (I)(1) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule, together with attached documents as specified therein, is not filed at the time of the filing of
the voluntary petition, the Clerk shall issue a notice that the debtor either must (a) file the
same not later than 3 days after the filing of the petition; or (b) timely file a response and
attend a hearing to explain why the case should not be dismissed. Unless the Court orders
otherwise, if the debtor has filed a statement under FRBP 1007(b)(3)(B), but does not file
the documents required by FRBP 1007(b)(3)(A), the Clerk shall issue a notice that the
debtor either must (a) file the same within 14 days of the order for relief; or (b) timely
file a response and attend a hearing to explain why the case should not be dismissed. The
Clerk shall give notice of this Local Bankruptcy Rule to the debtor or debtor’s counsel
who files a petition not accompanied by the required statement of compliance with credit
counseling requirement referenced in paragraph (I)(1) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule.
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(J) Chapter 13 Debtor’s Statement of Completion of Instructional Course Concerning Personal Financial Management: Pursuant to FRBP 9006(b), and as governed by FRBP 1007(c),
the time to file the chapter 13 debtor(s) “Certification About a Financial Management
Course” (Official Form 423) shall be deemed enlarged, and the chapter 13 debtor(s), unless the
Court has been notified by an approved provider of a course concerning personal financial management that the chapter 13 debtor(s) has completed the course pursuant to FRBP 1007(b)(7),
shall file the certification of completion of a course within the time specified in LBR 4008-2(A)
for filing the Debtor(s) Certification of Compliance with 11 U.S.C. §1328.
Comments
1007-1(A) This change is necessary because of the addition of LBR
1017-3. [Change effective 2/1/00.]
1007-1(I) This new rule is to implement the procedure approved by
the Judges at their November 1997 meeting requiring the submission of
the List of Creditors by diskette beginning January 1, 1999. This
speeds up the case opening process and reduces overall creditor related errors. For more information on the required procedure, refer to
the attached Exhibits 5, 6, and 7. Exhibits 6 (Creditor Matrix Diskette
- Cover Sheet for List of Creditors) and 7 (Request for Waiver to File
Conventionally) were deleted as exhibits. These forms are available at
the Court’s Internet web site http://www.vaeb.uscourts.gov and can
be accessed by clicking the “Bankruptcy Forms” button on the
Court’s Internet home page. The former Exhibits 6 and 7 are in
Adobe Acrobat format. [Change effective 3/1/01.]
1007-1(I)(2)-(3) The rule provisions have been changed to clarify the
time within which the petition filer has to cure a deficiency in the list
of creditors. [Change effective 4/1/03.]
1007-1Selected text from former Interim Procedure 1007-1(A), (C),
(E) and (F) have been incorporated into LBR 1007-1(A), (C), (E) and
(F). LBR 1007-1(G) is repealed. Selected text from Interim Procedure
1007-1 (H) is incorporated into new LBR 1007-1(G). Interim Procedure 1007-1(I) is incorporated into new LBR 1007-1(I). The term
“time” has been deleted and the term “date” inserted in lieu thereof
into LBR 1007-1(H)(4)(b). Selected text from Interim Procedure 10071(J)(1) and (4) has been incorporated into LBR 1007-1(I)(1) and (2),
respectively. In addition, time-computation adjustments have been
made, as needed, to conform to a revision to the Federal Rules of
Bankruptcy Procedure that takes effect December 1, 2009. Stylistic
changes have been made to the text of the LBR as well. [Changes effective
12/01/09.]

1007-1(J) Paragraph (J) is new and makes the time to file the Chapter
13 Debtor’s Statement of Completion of Instructional Course Concerning Personal Financial Management the same as that specified in
LBR 4008-2(A). [New paragraph (J) effective 09/03/13.]

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1007-1(I) This change is necessary because of the amendment to
FRBP 1007, which creates a new subdivision (f) effective December
1, 2003. [Change effective 12/1/03.]
1007-1(I) (1) The reference to Exhibit D and that form’s title have
been removed since the exhibit has been eliminated. The requested
information now is asked in Part 5 of a new Official Form 101, which
is applicable to individual debtors. Other information is provided in
the form as well. [Changes effective 12/1/15.]
1007-1(J) This change clarifies that that an approved provider of a
course concerning personal financial management may notify the
Court that the chapter 13 debtor(s) has completed the requisite course
as provided for in FRBP 1007(b)(7). Reference is made to new Official Form 423, which supersedes Official Form 23. The new form is
reformatted with additional changes made as well. [Change effective
12/1/15.]

1007-1(A), (C), (H)(2) and (3) and (I)(2) These rule provisions are
amended as a result of the holding in No v. Gorman, 891 F.3d 138
(4th Cir. 2018). Rule 1007-1(H)(1) and (3) also has been amended to
update the identified media that should be used to provide the referenced documents to the Clerk. [Changes effective 11/15/19.]
RULE 1007-3 STATEMENT OF INTENTION
(A) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice: Except as provided in 11 U.S.C. § 521(a)(2)(A), the
Clerk shall monitor the filing of a Statement of Intention. If the Statement of Intention is not
filed with the chapter 7 voluntary petition, the Clerk shall issue a notice that the debtor either
must (1) file the Statement of Intention or a motion to extend the time for filing the same within
30 days after the filing of the petition, or on or before the date of the meeting of creditors,
whichever is earlier; or (2) timely file a response and attend a hearing to explain why the case
should not be dismissed.
(B) Motion to Extend Time: A motion to extend time for filing a Statement of Intention shall be
accompanied by proof of service evidencing service on the United States trustee, any appointed
trustee, and all affected secured creditors. The motion to extend time shall state that any party
objecting to the extension of time must file a written objection with the Clerk within 7 days after
service of the motion.
(C) Order Extending Time: Where no objections to the aforesaid motion are timely filed, the
Clerk shall enter an order extending time for filing to 14 days after the scheduled meeting of
creditors. The Clerk’s order shall further provide that the debtor either must (1) file the Statement of Intention or further motion to extend time for the same by the date set forth therein; or
(2) timely file a response and attend a hearing to explain why the case should not be dismissed.
(D) Hearing on Further Extension: Any debtor requesting an extension of time to file the
Statement of Intention more than 14 days after the scheduled meeting of creditors must request a
hearing date and give notice to parties as set out in 11 U.S.C. § 521(a)(2)(A) and file proof of
service with the motion to extend time.
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(E) Notice of Possible Dismissal: The Clerk shall give notice of this Local Bankruptcy Rule to a
debtor or debtor’s counsel who files a petition unaccompanied by the Statement of Intention.
Comments
1007-3(C) This change is necessary because of the addition of LBR
1017-3. [Change effective 2/1/00.]
1007-3 LBR 1007-3(A), (B) and (F) are repealed. LBR 1007-3(C),
(D), (E), (G) and (H) are re-designated LBR 1007-3(A), (B), (C), (D)
and (E), respectively. The LBR citation at new (D) is deleted and the
citation to the noted title 11 provision is inserted. In addition, timecomputation adjustments have been made, as needed, to conform to a
revision to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that takes effect
December 1, 2009. Stylistic changes have been made to the LBR text
as well. [Repeals and changes effective 12/01/09.]
1007-3(A) and (C). These rule provisions are amended as a result of
the holding in No v. Gorman, 891 F.3d 138 (4th Cir. 2018). [Changes
effective 11/15/19.]

RULE 1009-1 AMENDMENTS TO LISTS & SCHEDULES
(A) Filing of Amendment with Clerk: Each amendment shall be accompanied by a properly
completed Amendment Cover Sheet. When an amendment adds creditors to a bankruptcy case,
the amendment shall be accompanied by a list of the creditors so added. The list shall be in the
format specified by the Clerk. An Amendment Cover Sheet form and instructions for preparing
the list of creditors added are available from the Clerk upon request.
(B) Notice to Affected Parties: If the debtor adds creditors to the case by supplementing either
the schedules or the list of creditors previously filed, the debtor shall serve upon each newlylisted creditor a copy of the following:
(1) the amendment;
(2) the meeting of creditors notice;
(3) the order granting discharge (if any);
(4) any other filed document affecting the rights of said creditor; and
(5) the notice required by LBR 3003-1(B).
(C) Adding Creditors in a Closed Case: [Repealed]
Comments
1009-1 The text at LBR 1009-1(A) and (B) have been removed and
substitute text has been adopted for both paragraphs. LBR 1009-1(C)
remains unchanged. Paragraph (C) has been removed as it no longer
conforms to applicable case law on this subject. Stylistic changes have
been made to the LBR as well. [Changes effective 12/01/09.]
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RULE 1014-2 DECLARATION OF DIVISIONAL VENUE [Repealed]
Comments
1014-2 In light of changes made to Official Form 1, Voluntary Petition, the Declaration of Venue form no longer is required and this
LBR is repealed for that reason. [Repeal effective 12/01/09.]
RULE 1015-1 JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
In all joint petitions filed with the Court, the case will be administered through joint administration of the estates unless the trustee or other interested party files an objection to joint administration within 14 days after the meeting of creditors and gives notice of a hearing date on such objection.
Comments
1015-1 A time-computation adjustment has been made to conform to
a revision to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that takes effect December 1, 2009. [Change effective 12/01/09.]
RULE 1017-1 CONVERSION
(A) Schedule of Unpaid Debts: Within 14 days after conversion of a case, the debtor shall file
either:
(1) a schedule of unpaid debts incurred after commencement of the original bankruptcy
case, and a list of creditors in the format required by the Clerk or
(2) a certification that no unpaid debts have been incurred since the commencement of
the case.
(B) Filing of Schedule of Unpaid Debts: If the debtor fails to file the schedule and list referred to
in paragraph (A)(1) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule on the date of conversion of the case, any such
subsequent filing shall be treated as an amendment under LBR 1009-1 and the debtor shall give all
required notices.
(C) Filing of Official Form 122A-1, 122B or 122C-1 Upon Conversion of Case: Unless otherwise
ordered by the Court, in a case converted from chapter 11, 12 or 13 to chapter 7, the debtor shall file
Official Form 122A-1 “Chapter 7 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income,” within 14 days
after conversion. In a case of an individual debtor converted to chapter 11, the debtor shall file Official
Form 122, “Chapter 11 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income,” within 14 days after entry
of the conversion order. In a case of an individual debtor converted to chapter 13, the debtor shall file
Official Form 122C-1, “Chapter 13 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income and Calculation of Commitment Period,” within 14 days after entry of the conversion order.
(D) Report of the Debtor in Possession or Trustee: Upon the failure of the debtor in possession or
trustee in a superseded case to file the report required under FRBP 1019(5), the United States trustee
shall certify the matter to the Court for appropriate action.

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Comments
1017-1(A) Wording added for clarification and reference to the number
of copies required upon conversion and the filing of the Schedule of
Unpaid Debts.
1017-1(B) Change of wording necessary so that anything filed after the
conversion date is to be treated as an amendment and the debtor is responsible for the noticing.
1017-1(D) It was felt that the responsibility for monitoring the filing
of these reports was with the U.S. Trustee since FRBP 1019(5) requires the report go to the U.S. Trustee in the first place.
1017-1 LBR 1017-1 is amended. Reserved (C) is removed and a new
paragraph (C) from former Interim Procedure 1017-1(C) is inserted.
Paragraph (D) has been amended. In addition, time-computation adjustments have been made, as needed, to conform to a revision to the
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that takes effect December 1,
2009. Stylistic changes have been made to the text of the LBR as well.
[Changes effective 12/01/09.]

1017-1(C) Paragraph (C) has been amended to conform to Official
Bankruptcy Form number and name re-designations that take effect December 1, 2014. [Change effective 12/01/14.]
1017-1 New Official Forms 122A-1, 122B, and 122C-1 are derived
from Official Forms B22A-1, B22B, and B 22C. Revisions have been
made to these forms in addition to stylistic changes made throughout
the forms. [Changes effective 12/1/15.]
RULE 1017-2 DISMISSAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ABUSE OF CHAPTER 7 [Repealed]
Comments
1017-2 Although the Clerk will continue to provide notice, under
FRBP 1017(e), doing so need no longer be established by Local Bankruptcy Rule. [Repeal effective 12/01/09.]

RULE 1017-2 VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF CHAPTER 13 CASES (New)
(A) Service: A debtor seeking to dismiss a pending chapter 13 case that has not previously
been converted shall provide the chapter 13 trustee, the United States trustee, and any creditor that has appeared or has filed a proof of claim at least 7 days’ notice of such motion, unless the notice period has been shortened by the Court for cause shown.
(B) Contents of Motion: The motion to dismiss must state whether the case was previously
converted from any other chapter of title 11 and whether there are pending motions to convert the case to chapter 7 or pending motions to dismiss the case with prejudice.

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(C) Notice: The notice of the motion to dismiss shall contain language substantially in accordance with Official Form 420A, “NOTICE OF MOTION,” and setting forth substantially the following:
NOTICE
Under Local Bankruptcy Rule 1017-2, unless a written response to this
motion is filed with the Clerk of Court and served on the debtor(s) within
7 days from the date of service of this motion objecting to the relief requested, the Court may deem any opposition waived, treat the motion as
conceded, and issue an order granting the requested relief without further
notice or hearing.
(D) Requirement of Written Response: If no response is filed and served in accordance
with paragraph (C) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule, the Court, in its discretion, may enter an
order dismissing the case without holding a hearing. If a response is timely filed, the debtor
shall obtain from the Court a hearing date on the motion to dismiss and shall serve notice of
the hearing on the respondent, the chapter 13 trustee and the United States trustee. Unless
otherwise ordered by the Court, the debtor shall serve such notice of hearing not less than 7
days before the hearing.
Comments
1017-2 This new Local Bankruptcy Rule provides a procedure by
which a debtor may seek to dismiss a pending chapter 13 case, provided, however, that the case previously has not been converted. The
prior Local Bankruptcy Rule 1017-2, which addressed case dismissal
for substantial abuse of chapter 7, was repealed effective December
1, 2009. [New Rule effective 11/15/19.]
RULE 1017-3 SUSPENSION OF AUTOMATIC DISMISSAL [Repealed]
Comments
1017-3 LBR 3015-2 has been amended. The revision to LBR 1017-3
conforms to that amendment. [Change effective 9/1/06.]
1017-3 A stylistic change has been made to the text of the LBR.
[Change effective 12/01/09.]

1017-3 (1) A technical change is made to the reference to LBR 1007-3
- from paragraph (C) to paragraph (A), therein. (2) As set forth in the
first sentence, the phrase, “or if the debtor was a debtor in another
case pending at any time within 12 months preceding the filing of the
present case” is repealed. This change means that the rule only would
apply to a situation in which the debtor’s case previously had converted
from one chapter of title 11 to another chapter of title 11. (3) A stylistic
change is made whereby the term “rule” is deleted where it appears in
the text. [Changes effective 12/1/15.]
1017-3 This rule is abrogated as a result of the holding in No v. Gorman, 891 F.3d 138 (4th Cir. 2018). [Change effective 11/15/19.]
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RULE 1020-1 SMALL BUSINESS CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION CASES [Repealed]
Comments
1020-1(A) Change from forty-five days to sixty days required due to
the amendments to the FRBP that became effective December 1,
1997.
1020-1 This Rule is repealed in light of changes made under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 and
earlier repeal of Interim Procedure 1020-1. [Repeal effective 12/01/09.]
RULE 1071-1 DIVISIONS
(A) District: The Eastern District of Virginia consists of the counties, cities and towns as set
forth in 28 U.S.C. §127, and the places for holding court are therein prescribed as Alexandria,
Newport News, Norfolk, and Richmond.
(B) Divisions: This district shall be divided into four divisions, to be designated as the Alexandria,
Newport News, Norfolk and Richmond Divisions. The place for holding court for each of said
divisions shall be the city whose name the division bears, and the territory comprising, and
embraced in, each of the said divisions shall be as follows:
(1) The Alexandria Division shall consist of the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls
Church, Manassas and Manassas Park, and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier,
Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford, and any other city or town geographically within the
exterior boundaries of said counties.
(2) The Newport News Division shall consist of the cities of Hampton, Newport News,
Poquoson and Williamsburg, and the counties of Gloucester, James City, Mathews and
York, and any other city or town geographically within the exterior boundaries of said
counties.
(3) The Norfolk Division shall consist of the cities of Cape Charles, Chesapeake, Franklin,
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach, and the counties of Accomack, Isle of
Wight, Northampton and Southampton, and any other city or town geographically within the
exterior boundaries of said counties.
(4) The Richmond Division shall consist of the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia,
Fredericksburg, Hopewell, Richmond and Petersburg, and the counties of Amelia, Brunswick,
Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Essex, Goochland, Greensville, Hanover, Henrico,
King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Middlesex,
New Kent, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George, Richmond,
Spotsylvania, Surry, Sussex and Westmoreland, and any other city or town geographically within
the exterior boundaries of said counties.
(5) All of the waters, and the lands under such waters, adjacent and opposite to any city,
county or town shall be a part of the division of which said city, county or town is a part,
and wherever there are any waters between any city, county or town which are in different
divisions, then such waters and land under them shall be considered to be in both divisions.
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(6) In the event of any annexation or merger of any cities and/or counties, the land lying
within the merged or annexed area shall be deemed within the exterior boundaries of the
original city or county to the same intent and purpose as if the annexation or merger had
not occurred, unless otherwise modified by local bankruptcy rule.
Comments
1071-1 Stylistic changes have been made to the text of the LBR.
[Changes effective 12/01/09.]

RULE 1074-1 CORPORATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES OR
PARTNERSHIPS
A voluntary petition or consent to an involuntary petition filed by a corporation, limited liability
company, general partnership, limited liability partnership or limited partnership, shall be signed
by an attorney and accompanied by a copy of the corporate resolution or other appropriate
authorization, duly attested to, authorizing such filing.
Comments
1074-1 In addition to a corporation, a limited liability company, general
partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited partnership must meet
the requirements set forth in the Rule. [Amendment effective 12/01/09.]
RULE 2002-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
(A) Proponent to Give Notice
Except as stated elsewhere in the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure,
these Local Bankruptcy Rules, or by order of the Court, the proponent of any action shall give
notice to all parties affected thereby.
(B) Notice by Publication
(1) Place of Publication: All notices requiring advertisement shall be published at least
once unless otherwise required by rule or statute, and such notice shall be published in
newspapers of general circulation as follows:
(a) In proceedings at Alexandria, in the Washington Post.
(b) In proceedings at Newport News, in the Daily Press.
(c) In proceedings at Norfolk, in The Virginian-Pilot.
(d) In proceedings at Richmond, in the Times-Dispatch.
(2) Time of Publication: All notices shall be published at least 7 days prior to requiring
any action, and a longer notice shall be given when required by rule or statute or where
deemed proper by the Court.
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(C) Service on United States Trustee
Service on the United States trustee shall be made electronically to the following e-mailbox addresses:
Alexandria Division: USTPRegion04.AX.ECF@usdoj.gov
Richmond Division: USTPRegion04.RH.ECF@usdoj.gov
Norfolk and Newport News Divisions: USTPRegion04.NO.ECF@usdoj.gov
(D) Inspection of List of Creditors: When any person orders and receives a list of creditors from the
Clerk, it shall be the responsibility of that person to inspect the labels to ensure that all parties required
to receive notice are included thereon.
(E) Notices to Equity Security Holders: Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the debtor is responsible for sending notice of the filing of the bankruptcy to equity security holders except when
either:
(1) the list of equity security holders is filed with the petition or
(2) the equity security holders are included on the list of creditors filed with the petition.
(F) Requirement of Proof of Service: At the end of each pleading, motion or other document required to be served upon a party, the proof of service shall be signed by counsel (or the pro se party)
conforming to LBR 5005-1(C)(8).
Comments
2002-1(D) This is a result of a suggestion from the bar to clarify and
expand on service requirements on the U.S. Trustee. Whereas the
Bankruptcy Code and FRBP require service of certain pleadings
on the U.S. Trustee, there are many gray areas. This revision clarifies
what documents not specifically required under the Bankruptcy Code
and FRBP need to be served on the U.S. Trustee and what documents
need to be filed with the Clerk of Court for transmittal by the Clerk to
the U.S. Trustee. The prior rule only related to documents and pleadings in Chapter 11 cases, whereas this revision covers all chapters.
2002-1(E) Reference to the mailing labels has been deleted to reflect
elimination of Item 15 of the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule to Bankruptcy Courts for mailing labels. If a party requests addresses or mailing labels and does not have access to PACER, the Court will provide a
list of creditors in lieu of mailing labels.
2002-1(G) This change simplifies the proof of service language to note
that it just needs to conform to LBR 5005-1(C)(8). [Change effective
2/1/00.]

2002-1(D)(3) This addition will allow parties the option to provide service to the United States Trustee’s offices by electronic mail to a central office location. [New rule effective 4/1/03.]
2002-1 LBR 2002-1(C)(1)(a) has been amended to substitute the
Washington Examiner for the Alexandria Journal. The Alexandria
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Journal no longer is being published and its place has been taken by the
Washington Examiner. [Change effective 9/1/06.]
2002-1 Paragraph (A)(2) is deleted as is the heading to paragraph
(A)(1). Paragraph (B) is deleted. Paragraphs (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) and
(H) become paragraphs (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G), respectively.
New subparagraph (B)(1)(a) is amended. New paragraph (C) is
amended by re-titling the header, striking paragraph (C)(1) and (C)(2),
deleting the header at paragraph (C)(3) and modifying the text by deleting all text through the word “means” and making other noted
changes; and deleting the word “paper” at paragraph (F) and inserting
in lieu thereof the word “document.” Stylistic changes have been made
to the text as well. LBR 2002-1(H) is derived from former Interim Procedure 2002-1(I). In addition, time-computation adjustments have
been made, as needed, to conform to a revision to the Federal Rules of
Bankruptcy Procedure that takes effect December 1, 2009. [Changes
effective 12/01/09.]

RULE 2003-1 MEETING OF CREDITORS & EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS
(A) Policy: [Repealed]
(B) Possible Dismissal for Failure to Appear
(1) Possible Dismissal of Case; Notice: Notice of possible dismissal for failure to attend
the meeting of creditors shall be provided in the notice of §341 meeting.
(2) Possible Dismissal of Case; Order: Upon certification by the United States trustee
that either debtor or debtor's counsel has not appeared at a meeting of creditors, the
Clerk shall issue an order for the debtor to appear and explain why the case should not
be dismissed
(3) Asset Chapter 7 and 11 Cases: In a chapter 7 or 11 case, upon certification by the United
States trustee that either debtor or debtor’s counsel has not appeared at a meeting of creditors
and that it appears that there may be assets available for distribution to creditors, the Clerk
shall issue a notice to show cause to the debtor and debtor’s attorney.
(4) Rescheduled Meeting of Creditors; Notice: If the order dismissing the case is subsequently vacated by the Court, then the attorney for the debtor(s), or the debtor(s), if
pro se, shall forthwith obtain from the judge assigned to the case or the Clerk a new date
and time for a rescheduled meeting of creditors. Within 7 days of obtaining a new date
and time for a rescheduled meeting of creditors, the attorney for the debtor(s), or the
debtor(s), if pro se, shall serve written notice to all creditors and other parties in interest
and file proof of service with the Clerk. Notice shall be given in a form approved by the
Clerk.
(C) Rescheduled Meeting of Creditors; Notice: If the United States trustee agrees before a
meeting of creditors to reschedule the meeting at the request of the attorney for the debtor(s), or
the debtor(s), if pro se, then the attorney for the debtor(s), or the debtor(s), if pro se, shall
forthwith obtain from the United States trustee, a new date and time for a rescheduled meeting of
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creditors. Within 7 days of obtaining a new date and time for a rescheduled meeting of creditors,
the attorney for the debtor(s) or the debtor(s), if pro se, shall serve written notice of the rescheduled meeting of creditors to all creditors and other parties in interest and file proof of service with the Clerk. Notice shall be given in a form approved by the Clerk.
Comments
2003-1(B) Suggestion made by the Norfolk U.S. Trustee and Chapter
13 Trustee to require the debtor to provide the proper notice of the rescheduled meeting.
2003-1(B) This change retains the automatic dismissal provisions of
the Local Bankruptcy Rules, which have proved effective, but now
encourages the prompt prosecution and administration of the case. At
the same time, the change limits the ability for a quick exit not subject to the review of the trustee, creditors or the court in those circumstances where abuse is likely to occur. [Change effective 2/1/00.]
2003-1(B) The phrase “or has appeared not ready to proceed” has been
removed where it appears in paragraph (B). [Change effective 09/03/13.]
2003-1(C) This change deletes the requirement that the notice of the
rescheduled meeting note the automatic extension of the deadline to file
objections to discharge and complaints to determine dischargeability to
60 days after the new date set forth for the meeting. Exhibit 8 has
been modified to conform to this change. [Change effective 7/1/00.]
2003-1(C) Suggestion made by the Norfolk U.S. Trustee and Chapter
13 Trustee to require the debtor to provide the proper notice of the
rescheduled meeting. In addition, this rule now requires that the notice of the rescheduled meeting note the automatic extension of the
deadline to file objections to discharge to 60 days after the new date
set for the meeting. Please refer to Exhibit 8 for a copy of the approved form notice.
Exhibit 8 (Hearings/Meetings - Notice of Rescheduled Meeting of
Creditors) was deleted as an exhibit. This form is available at the
Court’s Internet web site http://www.vaeb.uscourts.gov and can be
accessed by clicking the “Bankruptcy Forms” button on the Court’s
internet home page. The former exhibit 8 is in Adobe Acrobat format.
[Change effective 3/1/01.]2003-1(B)(2) This change is intended to clarify
the application of the rule to Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 cases. [Change
effective 4/1/03.]

2003-1(B)(3) This change clarifies that the United States Trustee’s certification for the Clerk’s issuance of a rule to show cause is applicable only to Chapter 7 and 11 asset cases. [Change effective 4/1/03.]
2003-1(B)(4) While the United States Trustee is responsible for administering meetings of creditors, new meeting dates under the rule best
can be provided by the Judge or by the Clerk’s Office. [Change effective
4/1/03.]

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2003-1(B)(4) This rule clarifies the period of time in which the attorney for the debtor(s), or the debtor(s), if pro se, must serve notice of a
rescheduled meeting of creditors on all creditors and other parties in
interest. [Change effective 8/1/03.]
2003-1(C) The first sentence of the rule has been deleted as being inconsistent with the statutory responsibilities of the United States Trustee. The rule also clarifies that only the United States Trustee may permit the rescheduling of a meeting of creditors. [Change effective 8/1/03.]
The rule also has been amended to conform to the service of notice
change made in Rule 2003-1(B)(4). [Change effective 8/1/03.]
2003-1(A) This rule has been repealed to conform the Court’s practice
to that of the other courts in United States Trustee Region 4. [Change
effective 8/1/03.]

2003-1 Time-computation adjustments have been made, as needed, to
conform to a revision to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
that takes effect December 1, 2009. Stylistic changes have been made
to the text of the LBR as well. [Changes effective 12/01/09.]
2003-1 A stylistic change is made whereby the term “rule” is deleted
where it appears in the text. [Changes effective 12/1/15.]
2003-1 Subparagraph (B)(2)(a) and (b) are consolidated and amended
as a result of the holding in No v. Gorman, 891 F.3d 138 (4th Cir.
2018). [Changes effective 11/15/19.]
RULE 2004-1 EXAMINATION
(A) Service: Motions requesting examination under FRBP 2004 shall be served on the debtor,
debtor's counsel, the deponent, deponent's counsel (if known), the standing trustee, and the
United States trustee and filed with the Clerk.
(B) Objections: Parties shall have 7 days from the date of service to object to the motion.
(1) If an objection is filed, the movant shall request from the Court a hearing date,
transmit the notice of hearing to all parties in interest, and file the notice and proof of
service with the Clerk.
(2) If no objection is filed, the movant shall include in the proposed order either a
certification that the date set has been agreed to by the deponent and deponent's counsel
(if known) or that a good faith effort has been made to set a date without success.
Comments
This new rule notes the requirements for examination motions and objections to them.
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2004-1(B)(2) Because the current portion of this rule may place an undue
burden on a movant in obtaining the agreement of the deponent and the
deponent’s counsel for a date to conduct the examination, this change has
been made to add language noting that a good faith effort was made to set a
date without success. [Change effective 2/1/00.]
2004-1 A time-computation adjustment has been made to conform to a
revision to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that takes effect December 1, 2009. A stylistic change has been made to the text of the LBR
as well. [Changes effective 12/01/09.]
RULE 2014-1 SERVICE OF MOTION FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING
EMPLOYMENT IN A CHAPTER 11 CASE
The motion, declaration and any proposed order shall be served on the parties listed below.
Any party moving for an order authorizing employment in a proceeding under chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code shall, in plain language, inform all such parties of the filing of the
motion, disclosing in full and complete detail any actual or potential conflicts of interest, and
shall specify the method for objecting to the proposed order. Any objections to the proposed
employment shall be made in writing, filed with the Court, with a copy served on the movant
and the parties listed below, within 14 days from the date of service of the motion.
The motion, declaration and proposed order shall be served on:
1. the United States trustee;
2. any trustee appointed under 11 U.S.C. §1104;
3. any committee of unsecured creditors appointed pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §1102 or, if no
committee is appointed, the creditors included on the list filed under FRBP 1007(d);
4. all secured creditors; and
5. any other entity as the Court may direct.
Comments
2014-1 In several divisions, employment orders in Chapter 11 cases
have been submitted for entry without notice to any other parties except for the United States Trustee, who usually endorses such orders
prior to submission to a judge for entry. On several occasions, after
entry of such an order, other parties have learned of the retention and
moved to reconsider and vacate. This typically results in a hearing substantially after the entry of the original order with the accompanying
concerns as to what happens to fees accrued in the gap period, etc., if
the employment is denied. This rule requires a motion to retain a professional person be served upon the trustee, the creditors’ committee,
and the creditors included on the Rule 1007(d) list. [New rule effective
2/1/00.]

2014-1 A time-computation adjustment has been made to conform to a
revision to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that takes effect December 1, 2009. Stylistic changes have been made to the text of
the LBR as well. [Changes effective 12/01/09.]
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RULE 2015-(a)-1 REQUIRED REPORTS OF DEBTORS IN POSSESSION
AND TRUSTEES
(A) Operating Business Reports: When the business of the debtor is authorized to be operated, the trustee in a chapter 7 or 11 case, the debtor in possession in a chapter 11 or 12
case or the debtor in a chapter 13 case in which the debtor is engaged in business, shall file
with the United States trustee, with the Court and with appropriate governmental units such
reports and summaries as are required under 11 U.S.C. §704(a)(8). Debtors in possession or
trustees in chapter 11 cases shall continue to file operating reports with the Court and the
United States trustee, on at least a calendar quarterly basis, until the case is converted, dismissed or a final decree has been entered by the Court.
(B) Chapter 7 Liquidation Reports: The trustee in a chapter 7 business case in which the
business is not being operated shall file semi-annual liquidation reports with the United
States trustee and with the Court.
(C) Chapter 11 Final or Interim Report: Chapter 11 cases with confirmed plans shall follow
the District Chapter 11 Closing Procedure to prepare and file the final report and motion for
final decree. The final report, or an interim report setting forth the status of the case and the
reason why the case cannot be closed, shall be filed with the Court and a copy served on the
United States trustee within 6 months after entry of the confirmation order.
(D) Clerk to Give Notice: When the United States trustee seeks to bring matters of case
administration or estate administration before the Court, the Clerk shall give appropriate
notice.
Comments
2015-(a)-1 Stylistic changes have been made to the text of the LBR as
well. [Changes effective 12/01/09.]
2015-(a)-1 A technical change has been made to the referenced title 11,
United States Code provision. [Change effective 09/01/11.]
RULE 2016-1 COMPENSATION OF PROFESSIONALS
(A) Interim Compensation: The party seeking interim compensation or reimbursement for
services under FRBP 2016 shall obtain a hearing date from the Court and shall give notice
as required in FRBP 2002(a)(6) and 2002(c)(2). The party shall file with the Court proof of
service evidencing proper notice of the scheduled hearing.
(B) Attorney's Disclosure Statement: Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §329 and FRBP 2016, each
attorney representing a debtor under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code shall file an Attorney's Disclosure Statement, irrespective of the amount of fees received or requested.
The Disclosure Statement, if not filed with the petition, shall be filed not later than 14 days
after the later of the filing of the petition or the date that counsel is engaged. If the representation by counsel is not in a case assigned to the Electronic Case Files System, the
Statement shall be filed in original only, with a certificate evidencing service upon the United
States trustee and the case trustee, if any. Otherwise, the Statement shall be filed consistent
with the Electronic Case Files System requirements approved by the Court.
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(C) For Debtor's Attorney in Chapter 13 Case
(1) Generally
(a) The Court may award fees and expenses to the attorney for the debtor(s) in a chapter
13 case, without a hearing, at the Court’s discretion, in an amount not to exceed the fee,
as specified in the “Adjustment of Dollar Amounts” statement published and updated
periodically by the Clerk, as approved by the Court, as provided for in subparagraph
(C)(3)(a) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule, and subject to periodic adjustment, as provided
for in subparagraph (C)(3)(e) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule.
(b)(i) An application for an initial request for compensation in excess of the amount
authorized under subparagraphs (C)(1)(a) and (C)(3)(a) must conform to Federal Rule
of Bankruptcy Procedure 2016 and this Local Bankruptcy Rule.
(ii) An application for a supplemental fee, as authorized under subparagraph
(C)(3)(d), regardless of the amount sought, must conform to Federal Rule of
Bankruptcy Procedure 2016 and this Local Bankruptcy Rule.
(iii) An application, as prescribed in subparagraph (C)(1)(b)(i) or (ii) of this Local
Bankruptcy Rule, must conform to the requirements set forth in subparagraphs
(C)(3)(d)(i) and (ii) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule.
(c) At the commencement of the chapter 13 case, the attorney for the debtor(s)
must elect and declare the manner with which to request compensation in the case,
either:
(i) as set forth in subparagraphs (C)(1)(a) and (C)(3)(a) of this Local
Bankruptcy Rule, or
(ii) by filing an application for compensation and reimbursement of
expenses in the manner set forth in subparagraphs (C)(3)(d)(i) and (ii)
of this Local Bankruptcy Rule.
(d) An attorney requesting compensation by application in accordance with subparagraph (C)(1)(c)(ii) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule, shall file with the Clerk a properly
completed form substantially in compliance with the Application for Compensation
of Attorney for Debtor(s) approved by the Court (Exhibit 10-A to these Local Bankruptcy Rules) and available from the Clerk upon request or from the Court’s Internet
web site, www.vaeb.uscourts.gov. A proposed order allowing compensation shall
include the summary (and accompanying table), as set forth at paragraph 4 of Exhibit
10-A.
(2) Fees Requested Not in Excess of $3,000 [For All Cases and Proceedings Filed Prior
to August 1, 2014]: Exhibit 9 to these Local Bankruptcy Rules, with respect to the time
periods specified therein, for all cases and proceedings filed prior to August 1, 2014, shall
govern fee and actual and necessary expense reimbursement requests.
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(3) Amount of “No-Look” Fee Specified under Subparagraphs (C)(1)(a) and (C)(3)(a)
(a) If the initial fee charged to a debtor(s) for services in a Chapter 13 case does not
exceed the fee, as specified in the “Adjustment of Dollar Amounts” statement published
and updated periodically by the Clerk, as approved by the Court, (excluding the initial
filing fee), a formal application for approval and payment of the unpaid amount through
the chapter 13 plan will not be required if the total fee and the unpaid portion clearly is
set forth in the chapter 13 plan, and the fee is consistent with the disclosure of compensation statement filed under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2016 at the commencement of the case. An election under this subparagraph must be made at the
commencement of the case; otherwise, it shall be deemed waived and compensation and
reimbursement of expenses shall be requested in the manner set forth in subparagraph
(C)(3)(d)(i) and (ii) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule.
(i) The chapter 13 plan and Rule 2016 disclosure of compensation statement will be
treated as the application required by Rule 2016(b), and the order confirming the plan
will be treated as an order approving compensation.
(ii) The attorney for the debtor(s) shall serve a copy of the chapter 13 plan and Rule
2016 disclosure of compensation statement on the debtor(s), the chapter 13 trustee and
the United States trustee. With the Rule 2016 disclosure of compensation statement,
the attorney for the debtor(s) shall file a proof of service evidencing proper service, as
set forth herein.
(iii) Alexandria and Richmond Divisions: Any objection to allowance and payment of compensation in the amount stated in the chapter 13 plan must be filed no
later than the last day for filing objections to confirmation of the plan. If no objection is filed, the Court may approve the disclosed compensation and confirm the
plan without holding a hearing.
(iv) Norfolk and Newport News Divisions: Any objection to allowance and payment of compensation in the amount stated in the chapter 13 plan must be filed
no later than the last day for filing objections to confirmation of the plan. If no
objection is filed, the Court may approve the disclosed compensation when the
plan is confirmed after holding a hearing.
(v) The attorney for the debtor(s) should not send a bill directly to the debtor(s).
If the debtor(s) receive(s) a bill from the debtor’s(s’) attorney, the debtor(s) should
send a copy of the bill to the chapter 13 trustee.
(vi) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (C)(3)(a)(iii) of this Local
Bankruptcy Rule, nothing will prevent or prohibit the United States trustee or the
chapter 13 trustee from filing pleadings or otherwise challenging fees awarded under
this rule to the attorney for the debtor(s) after confirmation of the debtor’s(s) plan,
should circumstances warrant such a challenge. Any such challenge shall be determined by the Court after notice and a hearing. In addition, the Court, sua sponte, may
suspend the application of this rule to the debtor’s(s’) attorney. In such case, the attorney for the debtor(s) may request a hearing within 14 days of the Court's ruling.
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(b) Exhibit 9 to these Local Bankruptcy Rules does not apply to the foresaid cases and
proceedings under paragraph (C)(3) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule.
(c) Except as set forth at subparagraph (C)(3)(d) of this Local Bankruptcy Rule, if the
attorney for the debtor(s) elect(s), and declare(s), at the commencement of the case, to
request compensation not to exceed the amount set forth in subparagraphs (C)(1)(a) and
(C)(3)(a), that

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