Court-approved attorney hourly rates: United States Bankruptcy Court, C.D. California
12 approved rates from 2 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Sep 9, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
Fewer than 5 approved rates for any one role in the last two years. Each ruling is listed below.
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 1 of 12 timekeepers (8%).
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent Bankr. C.D. California rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
IN Holdings, Inc and 5310 Holdings, LLC, No. 1:24-bk-11323 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Sept. 9, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $675 to $1,275 for partners; $405 to $970 for associates; $980 for an attorney); Miller v. Miller, No. 1:22-ap-01062 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Jan. 7, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $400 for attorneys).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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IN Holdings, Inc and 5310 Holdings, LLC
Sep 9, 2026 · Bankruptcy · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $675 $675 Partner $685 $685 Partner $695 $695 Associate $405 $405 Associate $430 $430 Partner $1,275 $1,275 Attorney $980 $980 Associate $970 $970 Paralegal $465 $465 Associate $970 $465 The court's words
the lead bankruptcy partner, Caroline Djang, billed 1 hour for services provided to STS at an hourly rate of $675 and 153.8 hours at an hourly rate of $685
the lead bankruptcy partner, Caroline Djang, billed 1 hour for services provided to STS at an hourly rate of $675 and 153.8 hours at an hourly rate of $685
another partner, Daniel Silva – who specializes in criminal, civil and financial litigation – billed 9.2 hours for services provided to STS at an hourly rate of $695
Dakota Pearce, an associate in the firm’s insolvency practice group, billed 5 hours at an hourly rate of $405.
David Wilson, an associate in the firm’s litigation practice group, billed 14.7 hours at an hourly rate of $430
Ari Newman, a partner in Greenberg’s restructuring practice, billed 6.1 hours for services provided to STS at an hourly rate of $1,275.
Ms. Cabo billed 18.9 hours at an hourly rate of $980, resulting in $18,522 in fees.
Ms. Parks billed 127.45 hours at a rate of $970, resulting in $123,626.50 in fees.
STS requests an award of $5,533.50 in fees for services provided by a Greenberg paralegal who billed 11.9 hours at a rate of $465.
the Court will allow fees at the billing rate of a Greenberg paralegal, i.e., $465. This results in a $5,403.50 deduction of attorneys’ fees payable to STS.
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Jan 7, 2025 · Bankruptcy
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $400 $400 Attorney $400 $400 The court's words
Mr. Cirlin and Mr. Goldberg’s hourly rates of $400 appear reasonable, based on other attorneys’ hourly rates in the area.
Mr. Schlecter’s hourly rate of $400 appears reasonable, based on other attorneys’ hourly rates in the area.
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Marshack v. Eisenhower Carlson PLLC
May 7, 2024 · Bankruptcy · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $500 Paralegal $125 The court's words
the normal hourly rates routinely charged by the bankruptcy Trustee's litigation counsel and paralegals ($500.00 and $125.00, respectively)
the normal hourly rates routinely charged by the bankruptcy Trustee's litigation counsel and paralegals ($500.00 and $125.00, respectively)
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Marshack v. Gallo Builders, Inc.
May 7, 2024 · Bankruptcy · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $500 Paralegal $125 The court's words
Based on the Court’s appreciation of the normal hourly rates routinely charged by the bankruptcy Trustee’s litigation counsel and paralegals ($500.00 and $125.00, respectively)
Based on the Court’s appreciation of the normal hourly rates routinely charged by the bankruptcy Trustee’s litigation counsel and paralegals ($500.00 and $125.00, respectively)
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Marshack v. Honda Aircraft Company LLC
May 7, 2024 · Bankruptcy · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $500 $500 Paralegal $125 $125 The court's words
Based on the Court’s appreciation of the normal hourly rates routinely charged by the bankruptcy Trustee’s litigation counsel and paralegals ($500.00 and $125.00, respectively)
Based on the Court’s appreciation of the normal hourly rates routinely charged by the bankruptcy Trustee’s litigation counsel and paralegals ($500.00 and $125.00, respectively)
FAQ
How often does the Bankr. C.D. California cut a requested hourly rate?
For 1 of 12 timekeepers (8%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the Bankr. C.D. California?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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