2024
Amendments to the Local
Bankruptcy Rules of the
United States Bankruptcy Court
for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
L.B.R. 1017-1 (Amended 12/1/2024)
Conversion of a Case
(a) Certain Motions of Debtor to Convert. A motion of a debtor to convert a case to a case under another
chapter under § 706(a) or § 1112(a) is governed by L.B.R. 9014-2.
(b) Other Motions to Convert . A motion to convert a case to a case under another chapter, other than
a motion to convert under subdivision (a), is governed by L.B.R. 9014-3, except that in a case under
chapter 7, 11 or 12, in addition to serving those on the Clerk’s Service List as required under L.B.R.
9014-3(g), the movant shall serve the Notice required by L.B.R. 9014-3(e) on those on the Matrix
List of Creditors.
(c) Automatic Conversion to Chapter 7. By filing a notice of conversion, a Debtor may convert its case under
Chapter 12 or Chapter 13 to a case under Chapter 7 pursuant to § 1208(a) or § 1307(a) without the
requirement of a motion or hearing.
L.B.R. 2016-4 (Amended 12/1/2024)
Disclosure of Compensation
(a) Approved Disclosure Form for Attorney for the Debtor . In a chapter 7, 12 or 13 case,
the statement by a debtor’s attorney of compensation paid or agreed to be paid that
conforms substantially to Form B 2030 satisfies the requirements of § 329(a) of the Code
and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2016(b). In a chapter 7 case, if an attorney’s compensation will be bifurcated,
with a portion being waived or paid on or before the filing of the case and the balance being paid after
the case is commenced, the attorney shall, unless the court orders otherwise, attach copies of the
applicable retainer agreements (both pre and post filing agreements) with the Debtor to Form B 2030.
Upon filing of the retainer agreements, a hearing may be scheduled on request of the United States
Trustee, the case Trustee or sua sponte by the Court to discuss the agreement with Debtor(s), Debtor(s)'
counsel and the United States Trustee.
(b)Disclosure of Payments by Debtor. In all cases filed by a debtor who is not represented by
counsel, at the time the petition is filed, the Clerk shall require the debtor to complete a statement
on L.B.F. 2016-4 setting forth all persons or business entities from whom the debtor received
assistance or to whom the debtor paid or agreed to pay money in connection with the case.
L.B.R. 3011-1 (Amended 12/1/2024)
Unclaimed Funds in Registry of Court
(a)Withdrawal of Funds. A motion for the withdrawal of funds paid into the Court Registry
shall state:
(1) the amount to be withdrawn;
(2) the reason the funds were paid into the registry, if known;
(3) the name and address of the person or entity to which funds are to be paid;
and
(4) the basis of the proposed recipient’s right to payment of the funds.
L.B.R. 5005-4 (Amended 12/1/2024)
Payment of Filing Fees
(a) CM/ECF Filing Users shall pay all applicable filing fees through the CM/ECF System. Fees
shall be paid at the time of filing of the document or, in the case of multiple filings on a
single day, fees incurred during that day may be accumulated and paid at one time but
no later than midnight prevailing Eastern Time of the day following the day of the multiple
filings.
(b) A Chapter 11 Debtor in possession acting on behalf of the bankruptcy estate may apply
for a deferral of the filing fee obligation imposed by the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous
Fee Schedule on the filing of an adversary proceeding filed under Chapter 5 of the
Bankruptcy Code or otherwise that is brought to recover property for the benefit of the
bankruptcy estate. If granted, payment of the filing fee shall be deferred until such time
as the estate recovers sufficient property in the affected adversary proceeding to pay the
filing fee. Applications for a deferral shall be accompanied by a certification attesting to
the reasons why the financial condition of the estate at the time that the adversary
proceeding is filed justifies the requested deferral and shall be filed contemporaneously
with the filing of the adversary proceeding for which the deferral is sought.
L.B.R. 6004-1 (Amended 12/1/2024)
Motion to Sell Assets
(a) Motion . A motion to sell assets under §363(b) or (f), other than a motion subject to
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6004(d), is governed by L.B.R. 9014-3, except that a response or
objection to a motion to sell assets shall be filed and served no later than 21 days
after the date on which the motion is served.
(b) Private Sale . A motion to sell assets by a private sale shall:
(1) describe the material terms of the sale;
(2) state whether the buyer or any person affiliated with the buyer is an insider of the
debtor; and
(3) be accompanied by a copy of the sale documentation, if any.
(c) Public Sale. A motion to sell assets by a public sale shall include the proposed sale
procedures and highlight any provision relating to credit bidding.
L.B.R. 9013-2 (Amended 12/1/2024)
Applications that May Be Decided Immediately
(a) Applicability. At any time after the filing of the application and without a hearing, the
court may decide an application under:
(1) Fed. R. Bank. P. 1006(b) for payment of filing fees in installments;
(2) L.B.R. 3017-1 for conditional approval of a disclosure statement in a small business
case; or
(3) L.B.R. 5005-4(b) for waiver or deferral of the filing fee imposed by the Bankruptcy
Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule on the filing of an adversary proceeding.
(b) Objection . An objection may be filed to an application governed by this rule.
L.B.R. 9014-3 (Amended 12/1/2024)
General Motion Practice
SUBDIVISIONS (a) – (g) omitted
(h) General Deadline for Filing Response or Objection to Motion . Except as provided in L.B.R.
9014-2 and subdivision (i), a response or objection to a motion shall be filed and served on
the movant, or if the movant is represented, counsel for the movant, no later than 14 days
after the date on which the movant serves the motion.
(i) Special Deadlines for Filing Response or Objection to Motion. A response or objection to a motion
shall be filed and served in the manner and within the time provided under
(1) an order fixing a different time to file a response or objection to a motion;
(2) L.B.R. 3015-4(b), motion to amend a confirmed chapter 12 or 13 plan;
(3) L.B.R. 3016-3(a), motion for approval of a disclosure statement;
(4) L.B.R. 6004-1, motion to sell assets;
(5) L.B.R. 7005-1(b), dispositive motions in adversary proceedings; ...
Local Rule 9014-4 Certification of Service (Effective 12/1/2024)
(a) Deadline for Filing Certificate of Service. A person who serves an application,
motion, objection, notice, or other document required to be served shall file a certificate of
service promptly, but no later than the earlier of (i) 3 days after filing of the document, or, (ii)
if a hearing is scheduled, before the hearing.
(b) Form of Certificate of Service. A certificate of service shall conform to local
bankruptcy form 9014-4, stating (1) the subject of the notice or the title of the document
served; (2) the names of all persons served and their physical or e-mail address; and (3)
whether service was made through the CM/ECF system, mail, or another method.
L.B.R. 9076-1 (Amended 12/1/2024)
Telephone and Video Conferences and Hearings
(a) Arranging a Telephone or Video Hearing or Conference. Unless otherwise
authorized by the courtroom deputy for the judge to whom the case is assigned, hearings shall be
held in person. A party requesting a telephone or video conference hearing shall first seek the
agreement of opposing counsel and then contact the courtroom deputy for the judge to whom the
case is assigned to request court permission. The requesting party shall discuss with the
courtroom deputy the existence of the procedural or technical requirements for the proceedings.
(b) Video. In the event that the court decides to hold a hearing via video
teleconference, the courtroom deputy will provide a link for access. If necessary, technical
arrangements to use the court's video conference system shall, when practicable, be made 7
days in advance of the scheduled proceeding date in consultation with the judge's courtroom
deputy.
(c) Telephone. In the event that the court decides to hold a hearing via (non-video)
teleconference, the parties shall use the dial in instructions provided in the Chamber’s
Procedures page on the court’s website.
(d) Record. A verbatim record of a telephone or video hearing shall be made in all
cases.
(e) Notice. In the event that the court permits a hearing be held via video
teleconference or by telephone pursuant to this rule, the moving party shall provide notice of the
meeting venue and instructions to all parties in interest as soon as practicable and as otherwise
instructed by the judge’s courtroom deputy.
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2024 New and Amended Local
Bankruptcy Forms
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L.B.F. 3015.1
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
In re: Chapter 13
Case No.
Debtor(s)
Chapter 13 Plan
Original
Amended
Date:
THE DEBTOR HAS FILED FOR RELIEF UNDER
CHAPTER 13 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE
YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED
You should have received from the court a separate Notice of the Hearing on Confirmation of Plan, which
contains the date of the confirmation hearing on the Plan proposed by the Debtor. This document is the
actual Plan proposed by the Debtor to adjust debts. You should read these papers carefully and discuss
them with your attorney. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO OPPOSE ANY PROVISION OF THIS PLAN
MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 3015 and Local Rule 3015-4.
This Plan may be confirmed and become binding, unless a written objection is filed.
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A DISTRIBUTION UNDER THE PLAN, YOU
MUST FILE A PROOF OF CLAIM BY THE DEADLINE STATED IN THE
NOTICE OF MEETING OF CREDITORS.
Part 1: Bankruptcy Rule 3015.1(c) Disclosures
☐ Plan contains non-standard or additional provisions – see Part 9
☐ Plan limits the amount of secured claim(s) based on value of collateral and/or changed
interest rate – see Part 4
☐ Plan avoids a security interest or lien – see Part 4 and/or Part 9
Part 2: Plan Payment, Length and Distribution – PARTS 2(c) & 2(e) MUST BE COMPLETED IN EVERY
CASE
§ 2(a) Plan payments (For Initial and Amended Plans):
Total Length of Plan: months.
Total Base Amount to be paid to the Chapter 13 Trustee (“Trustee”) $
Debtor shall pay the Trustee $ per month for _ months and then
Debtor shall pay the Trustee $ per month for the remaining months;
or
Debtor shall have already paid the Trustee $ through month number and
then shall pay the Trustee $ per month for the remaining months.
☐ Other changes in the scheduled plan payment are set forth in § 2(d)
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§ 2(b) Debtor shall make plan payments to the Trustee from the following sources in
addition to future wages (Describe source, amount and date when funds are available, if known):
§ 2(c) Alternative treatment of secured claims:
☐ None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 2(c) need not be completed.
☐ Sale of real property
See § 7(c) below for detailed description
☐ Loan modification with respect to mortgage encumbering property:
See § 4(f) below for detailed description
§ 2(d) Other information that may be important relating to the payment and length of Plan:
§ 2(e) Estimated Distribution:
A. Total Administrative Fees (Part 3)
1. Postpetition attorney’s fees and costs $
2. Postconfirmation Supplemental attorney’s fees $
and costs
Subtotal $
B. Other Priority Claims (Part 3) $__________________
C. Total distribution to cure defaults (§ 4(b)) $
D. Total distribution on secured claims (§§ 4(c) &(d)) $
E. Total distribution on general unsecured claims(Part 5) $
Subtotal $
F. Estimated Trustee’s Commission $
G. Base Amount $
§2 (f) Allowance of Compensation Pursuant to L.B.R. 2016-3(a)(2)
☐ By checking this box, Debtor’s counsel certifies that the information contained in
Counsel’s Disclosure of Compensation [Form B2030] is accurate, qualifies counsel to receive
compensation pursuant to L.B.R. 2016-3(a)(2), and requests this Court approve counsel’s
compensation in the total amount of $ , with the Trustee distributing to counsel the
amount stated in §2(e)A.1. of the Plan. Confirmation of the plan shall constitute allowance of the
requested compensation.
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Part 3: Priority Claims
§ 3(a) Except as provided in § 3(b) below, all allowed priority claims will be paid in full unless the
creditor agrees otherwise.
Creditor Proof of Claim Type of Priority Amount to be Paid by
Number Trustee
§ 3(b) Domestic Support obligations assigned or owed to a governmental unit and paid less than
full amount.
None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 3(b) need not be completed.
The allowed priority claims listed below are based on a domestic support obligation that has been
assigned to or is owed to a governmental unit and will be paid less than the full amount of the claim. This plan
provision requires that payments in § 2(a) be for a term of 60 months; see 11 U.S.C. § 1322(a)(4).
Name of Creditor Proof of Claim Amount to be Paid by Trustee
Number
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Part 4: Secured Claims
§ 4(a) Secured Claims Receiving No Distribution from the Trustee:
None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 4(a) need not be completed.
Creditor Proof of Secured Property
Claim
Number
If checked, the creditor(s) listed below will receive no distribution
from the trustee and the parties’ rights will be governed by agreement
of the parties and applicable nonbankruptcy law.
If checked, the creditor(s) listed below will receive no distribution
from the trustee and the parties’ rights will be governed by agreement
of the parties and applicable nonbankruptcy law.
§ 4(b) Curing default and maintaining payments
☐ None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 4(b) need not be completed.
The Trustee shall distribute an amount sufficient to pay allowed claims for prepetition arrearages; and,
Debtor shall pay directly to creditor monthly obligations falling due after the bankruptcy filing in accordance
with the parties’ contract.
Creditor Proof of Claim Description of Secured Amount to be Paid by
Number Property and Address, if Trustee
real property
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§ 4(c) Allowed secured claims to be paid in full: based on proof of claim or pre-
confirmation determination of the amount, extent or validity of the claim
None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 4(c) need not be completed.
(1) Allowed secured claims listed below shall be paid in full and their liens retained until completion
of payments under the plan.
(2) If necessary, a motion, objection and/or adversary proceeding, as appropriate, will be filed to
determine the amount, extent or validity of the allowed secured claim and the court will make its determination
prior to the confirmation hearing.
(3) Any amounts determined to be allowed unsecured claims will be treated either: (A) as a general
unsecured claim under Part 5 of the Plan or (B) as a priority claim under Part 3, as determined by the court.
(4) In addition to payment of the allowed secured claim, “present value” interest pursuant to 11 U.S.C.
§ 1325(a)(5)(B)(ii) will be paid at the rate and in the amount listed below. If the claimant included a different
interest rate or amount for “present value” interest in its proof of claim or otherwise disputes the amount provided for
“present value” interest, the claimant must file an objection to confirmation.
(5) Upon completion of the Plan, payments made under this section satisfy the allowed secured claim and
release the corresponding lien.
Proof of Description of Allowed Present Dollar Amount to
Name of Creditor Claim Secured Secured Value Amount of be Paid by
Number Property Claim Interest Present Trustee
Rate Value
Interest
§ 4(d) Allowed secured claims to be paid in full that are excluded from 11 U.S.C. § 506
None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 4(d) need not be completed.
The claims below were either (1) incurred within 910 days before the petition date and secured by a purchase
money security interest in a motor vehicle acquired for the personal use of the debtor(s), or (2) incurred within 1
year of the petition date and secured by a purchase money security interest in any other thing of value.
(1) The allowed secured claims listed below shall be paid in full and their liens retained until completion of
payments under the plan.
(2) In addition to payment of the allowed secured claim, “present value” interest pursuant to 11 U.S.C.
§ 1325(a)(5)(B)(ii) will be paid at the rate and in the amount listed below. If the claimant included a different interest
rate or amount for “present value” interest in its proof of claim, the court will determine the present value interest
rate and amount at the confirmation hearing.
Proof of Description of Allowed Present Dollar Amount Amount to
Name of Creditor Claim Secured Secured Value of Present be Paid by
Number Property Claim Interest Value Interest Trustee
Rate
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§ 4(e) Surrender
None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 4(e) need not be completed.
(1) Debtor elects to surrender the secured property listed below that secures the creditor’s claim.
(2) The automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362(a) and 1301(a) with respect to the secured property
terminates upon confirmation of the Plan.
(3) The Trustee shall make no payments to the creditors listed below on their secured claims.
Creditor Proof of Claim Secured Property
Number
§ 4(f) Loan Modification
None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 4(f) need not be completed.
(1) Debtor shall pursue a loan modification directly with or its successor in interest or
its current servicer (“Mortgage Lender”), in an effort to bring the loan current and resolve the secured arrearage
claim.
(2) During the modification application process, Debtor shall make adequate protection payments directly
to Mortgage Lender in the amount of $ per month, which represents (describe
basis of adequate protection payment). Debtor shall remit the adequate protection payments directly to the
Mortgage Lender.
(3) If the modification is not approved by (date), Debtor shall either (A) file an amended
Plan to otherwise provide for the allowed claim of the Mortgage Lender; or (B) Mortgage Lender may seek relief
from the automatic stay with regard to the collateral and Debtor will not oppose it.
Part 5: General Unsecured Claims
§ 5(a) Separately classified allowed unsecured non-priority claims
None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 5(a) need not be completed.
Creditor Proof of Claim Basis for Separate Treatment Amount to be
Number Classification Paid by Trustee
§ 5(b) Timely filed unsecured non-priority claims
(1) Liquidation Test (check one box)
☐ All Debtor(s) property is claimed as exempt.
☐ Debtor(s) has non-exempt property valued at $ for purposes of § 1325(a)(4) and plan
provides for distribution of $ to allowed priority and unsecured general creditors.
(2) Funding: § 5(b) claims to be paid as follows (check one box):
☐ Pro rata
☐ 100%
☐ Other (Describe)
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Part 6: Executory Contracts & Unexpired Leases
None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 6 need not be completed.
Creditor Proof of Claim Nature of Treatment by Debtor Pursuant to §365(b)
Number Contract or
Lease
Part 7: Other Provisions
§ 7(a) General principles applicable to the Plan
(1) Vesting of Property of the Estate (check one box)
Upon confirmation
Upon discharge
(2) Subject to Bankruptcy Rule 3012 and 11 U.S.C. §1322(a)(4), the amount of a creditor’s claim listed in its
proof of claim controls over any contrary amounts listed in Parts 3, 4 or 5 of the Plan. Debtor shall amend the plan
or file an objection should a filed unsecured claim render the Plan unfeasible.
(3) Post-petition contractual payments under § 1322(b)(5) and adequate protection payments under §
1326(a)(1)(B),(C) shall be disbursed to the creditors by the debtor directly. All other disbursements to creditors
shall be made by the Trustee.
(4) If Debtor is successful in obtaining a recovery in a personal injury or other litigation in which Debtor is
the plaintiff, before the completion of plan payments, any such recovery in excess of any applicable exemption will
be paid to the Trustee as a special Plan payment to the extent necessary to pay priority and general unsecured
creditors, or as agreed by the Debtor and the Trustee and approved by the court.
§ 7(b) Affirmative duties on holders of claims secured by a security interest in debtor’s
principal residence
(1) Apply the payments received from the Trustee on the pre-petition arrearage, if any, only to such
arrearage.
(2) Apply the post-petition monthly mortgage payments made by the Debtor to the post-petition mortgage
obligations as provided for by the terms of the underlying mortgage note.
(3) Treat the pre-petition arrearage as contractually current upon confirmation for the Plan for the sole
purpose of precluding the imposition of late payment charges or other default-related fees and services based on
the pre-petition default or default(s). Late charges may be assessed on post-petition payments as provided by the
terms of the mortgage and note.
(4) If a secured creditor with a security interest in the Debtor’s property sent regular statements to the
Debtor pre-petition, and the Debtor provides for payments of that claim directly to the creditor in the Plan, the holder
of the claims shall resume sending customary monthly statements.
(5) If a secured creditor with a security interest in the Debtor’s property provided the Debtor with coupon
books for payments prior to the filing of the petition, upon request, the creditor shall forward post-petition coupon
book(s) to the Debtor after this case has been filed.
(6) Debtor waives any violation of stay claim arising from the sending of statements and coupon books as
set forth above.
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§ 7(c) Sale of Real Property
☐ None. If “None” is checked, the rest of § 7(c) need not be completed.
(1) Closing for the sale of (the “Real Property”) shall be completed
within months of the commencement of this bankruptcy case (the “Sale Deadline”). Unless otherwise
agreed by the parties or provided by the Court, each allowed claim secured by the Real Property will be paid in
full under §4(b)(1) of the Plan at the closing (“Closing Date”).
(2) The Real Property will be marketed for sale in the following manner and on the following terms:
(3) Confirmation of this Plan shall constitute an order authorizing the Debtor to pay at settlement all
customary closing expenses and all liens and encumbrances, including all § 4(b) claims, as may be necessary to
convey good and marketable title to the purchaser. However, nothing in this Plan shall preclude the Debtor from
seeking court approval of the sale pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §363, either prior to or after confirmation of the Plan, if,
in the Debtor’s judgment, such approval is necessary or in order to convey insurable title or is otherwise
reasonably necessary under the circumstances to implement this Plan.
(4) At the Closing, it is estimated that the amount of no less than $ shall be made
payable to the Trustee.
(5) Debtor shall provide the Trustee with a copy of the closing settlement sheet within 24 hours of
the Closing Date.
(6) In the event that a sale of the Real Property has not been consummated by the expiration of the Sale
Deadline:_____________.
Part 8: Order of Distribution
The order of distribution of Plan payments will be as follows:
Level 1: Trustee Commissions*
Level 2: Domestic Support Obligations
Level 3: Adequate Protection Payments
Level 4: Debtor’s attorney’s fees
Level 5: Priority claims, pro rata
Level 6: Secured claims, pro rata
Level 7: Specially classified unsecured claims
Level 8: General unsecured claims
Level 9: Untimely filed general unsecured non-priority claims to which debtor has not objected
*Percentage fees payable to the standing trustee will be paid at the rate fixed by the United States Trustee
not to exceed ten (10) percent. If the Trustee’s compensation rate increases resulting in the Plan becoming
underfunded, the debtor shall move to modify the Plan to pay the difference.
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Part 9: Non-Standard or Additional Plan Provisions
Under Bankruptcy Rule 3015.1(e), Plan provisions set forth below in Part 9 are effective only if the applicable
box in Part 1 of this Plan is checked. Non-standard or additional plan provisions placed elsewhere in the Plan
are void.
☐ None. If “None” is checked, the rest of Part 9 need not be completed.
By signing below, attorney for Debtor(s) or unrepresented Debtor(s) certifies that this Plan contains no non-
standard or additional provisions other than those in Part 9 of the Plan, and that the Debtor(s) are aware of, and
consent to the terms of this Plan.
Date:
Attorney for Debtor(s)
If Debtor(s) are unrepresented, they must sign below.
Date:
Debtor
Date:
Joint Debtor
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L.B.F. 9014-3A
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
In re: : Chapter
:
Debtor : Bky. No.
* * * * * * *
NOTICE OF MOTION, RESPONSE DEADLINE
AND IN-PERSON HEARING DATE
(Name of movant) has filed (name of motion) with the court for (describe the
relief sought in the motion).
1. Your rights may be affected. You should read these papers carefully and discuss them with
your attorney, if you have one in this bankruptcy case. (If you do not have an attorney, you
may wish to consult an attorney).
2. If you do not want the court to grant the relief sought in the Motion or if you want the court to
consider your views on the Motion, then on or before XX/XX/XX, you or your attorney must file
a response to the Motion. (see Instructions on next page).
3. A hearing on the Motion is scheduled to be held on XX/XX/XX, at____ _.m. in Courtroom __,
United States Bankruptcy Court, (address of Bankruptcy Court). Unless the court orders otherwise,
the hearing on this contested matter will be an evidentiary hearing. Requests for participation other
than in person must be made pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 9076-1.
4. If you do not file a response to the Motion, the court may cancel the hearing and enter an order
granting the relief requested in the Motion.
5. You may contact the Bankruptcy Clerk's Office for Philadelphia cases at (215) 408-2800 and for
Reading cases at 610-208-5040 to find out whether the hearing has been canceled because no one
filed a response.
6. If a copy of the motion is not enclosed, a copy of the Motion will be provided to you if you request a
copy from the attorney whose name and address is listed on the next page of this Notice.
Filing Instructions
1. If you are required to file documents electronically by Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005-2, you must file
your response electronically.
2. If you are not required to file electronically, you must file your response at
( address of Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office )
3. If you mail your response to the Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office for filing, you must mail it early enough
so that it will be received on or before the date stated in Paragraph 2 on the previous page of this
Notice.
4. On the same day that you file or mail your Response to the Motion, you must mail or deliver a copy
of the Response to the movant’s attorney:
[Attorney’s name]
[Firm name]
[Address]
[Phone No.]
[Fax No.]
[E-mail address]
[If applicable, name and address of others to be served.]
Date:______________
L.B.F. 9014-3B
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
In re: : Chapter
:
Debtor : Bky. No.
* * * * * * *
NOTICE OF MOTION, RESPONSE DEADLINE
AND TELEPHONIC OR VIDEO HEARING DATE
(Name of movant) has filed (name of motion) with the court for (describe the
relief sought in the motion).
1. Your rights may be affected. You should read these papers carefully and discuss them with
your attorney, if you have one in this bankruptcy case. (If you do not have an attorney, you
may wish to consult an attorney).
2. If you do not want the court to grant the relief sought in the Motion or if you want the court to
consider your views on the Motion, then on or before XX/XX/XX, you or your attorney must file
a response to the Motion. (see Instructions on next page).
3. A hearing on the Motion is scheduled to be held on XX/XX/XX, at____:00 _.m. Unless the court
orders otherwise, the hearing on this contested matter will be an evidentiary hearing conducted in the
following format:
☐ Telephonic via: [court number]
☐ Video Conference using the following link: . If no link is provided,
the video conference link will be included on the hearing calendar.
☐ In-Person participation is also available for this hearing.
4. If you do not file a response to the Motion, the court may cancel the hearing and enter an order
granting the relief requested in the Motion.
5. You may contact the Bankruptcy Clerk's Office for Philadelphia cases at (215) 408-2800 and for
Reading cases at 610-208-5040 to find out whether the hearing has been canceled because no one
filed a response.
6. If a copy of the motion is not enclosed, a copy of the Motion will be provided to you if you request a
copy from the attorney whose name and address is listed on the next page of this Notice.
Filing Instructions
1. If you are required to file documents electronically by Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005-2, you must
file your response electronically.
2. If you are not required to file electronically, you must file your response at
( address of Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office )
3. If you mail your response to the Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office for filing, you must mail it early
enough so that it will be received on or before the date stated in Paragraph 2 on the previous page of
this Notice.
4. On the same day that you file or mail your Response to the Motion, you must mail or deliver a copy
of the Response to the movant’s attorney:
[Attorney’s name]
[Firm name]
[Address]
[Phone No.]
[Fax No.]
[E-mail address]
[If applicable, name and address of others to be served.]
Date:______________
L.B.F. 9014-4
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
In re: : Chapter
:
Debtor : Bky. No.
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CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I, , certify that on , I did cause a true and correct
copy of the documents described below to be served on the parties listed on the mailing list exhibit,
a copy of which is attached and incorporated as if fully set forth herein, by the means indicated and
to all parties registered with the Clerk to receive electronic notice via the CM/ECF system:
Document 1
Document 2
Document 3
I certify under penalty of perjury that the above document(s) was sent using the mode of
service indicated.
Date: Signature
Name and Attorney ID (if applicable)
Firm Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Number
Email
Mailing List Exhibit: (Check all that apply. If via e-mail, include e-mail address. Continue to the
next page if necessary.)
Name
Address
Relationship of Party
Via: CM/ECF 1st Class Mail Certified Mail e-mail:
Other:
Mailing List Exhibit: (Check all that apply. If via e-mail, include e-mail address. Continue to the
next page if necessary.)
Name
Address
Relationship of Party
Via: CM/ECF 1st Class Mail Certified Mail e-mail:
Other:
Name
Address
Relationship of Party
Via: CM/ECF 1st Class Mail Certified Mail e-mail:
Other:
Name
Address
Relationship of Party
Via: CM/ECF 1st Class Mail Certified Mail e-mail:
Other:
Name
Address
Relationship of Party
Via: CM/ECF 1st Class Mail Certified Mail e-mail:
Other:
Name
Address
Relationship of Party
Via: CM/ECF 1st Class Mail Certified Mail e-mail:
Other:
Name
Address
Relationship of Party
Via: CM/ECF 1st Class Mail Certified Mail e-mail:
Other:
