Despins v. Lawall & Mitchell, LLC et al
Adversary Proceeding
Lead BK case is: 5:22-bk-50073
Lead BK case is: 5:22-bk-50073
| Connecticut Bankruptcy Court | |
| Chapter 11 | |
| Judge: | Julie A Manning |
| Case #: | 5:24-ap-05199 |
| Nature of Suit | 13 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - §548 fraudulent transfer 14 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - other |
| Case Filed: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Last checked: never |
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Defendant
Lawall & Mitchell, LLC
55 Madison Avenue Suite 400
Morristown, NJ 07960 |
Represented By
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Defendant
Aaron Mitchell
55 Madison Avenue 4th Floor
Morristown, NJ 07960 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
Luc A. Despins
Paul Hastings LLP 200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166 |
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| Docket last updated: 12/31/2024 1:05 PM EST |
| Friday, December 20, 2024 | ||
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motion
Request
Fri 12/20 1:16 PM
Request for Status Conference Regarding January 15, 2025 Hearings . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, December 05, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Thu 12/05 5:55 PM
Notice of Defendants' Consent to Be Bound by Protective Order and Trustee's Provision of Sealed Complaint to Defendants Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Wed 11/27 1:05 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS: On May 24, 2024, Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, and Mr. Aaron Mitchell (the 'Defendants') filed a motion to dismiss (the 'Motion') this adversary proceeding. (ECF No. 21.) On July 23, 2024, Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, filed an objection to the Motion. (ECF No. 26.) On August 22, 2024, the Defendants filed a reply. (ECF No. 27.) This matter is fully briefed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: A hearing on the Motion shall be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2025, in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Bridgeport, CT. No requests for continuance will be granted. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on November 27, 2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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Notice
Wed 11/20 1:54 PM
Notice of Entry of Order Temporarily Staying Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, November 15, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Filing of Transcript
Fri 11/15 10:05 AM
Notice Regarding the Filing of a Transcript and Important Deadlines for Redaction and Restriction. . (lw) |
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| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | ||
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Transcript
Thu 11/14 3:09 PM
Transcript . Hearing held on November 5, 2024 Requested by Patrick Linsey Pursuant to the new policy adopted by the judicial conference, viewing of a transcript is restricted for 90 days from the file date. Transcripts will be available for viewing only at the clerk's office during the 90 day period or may be purchased from the court transcriber. For more information contact the Clerk's Office. The following deadlines apply: Redaction Request due By 12/5/2024. Redacted Transcript Submission due By 12/16/2024. Transcript access will be restricted through 02/12/2025.(Matthews, Gene) |
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| Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Appearance
Wed 11/06 9:09 AM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Michelle Amanda Antao on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants, . (Antao, Michelle) |
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| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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Hearing Held
Tue 11/05 3:58 PM
Hearing Held. Motion is Denied as moot due to entry of order granting Trustee's Motion in main case, ECF No. 3659. . (lw) |
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| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply
Tue 10/29 2:59 PM
Reply to Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, October 14, 2024 | ||
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Notice
Mon 10/14 2:27 PM
Notice of Order Scheduling Hearing on Motion to Temporarily Stay Discovery Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, October 11, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Hearing - Appendix M/N or AP
Fri 10/11 1:45 PM
Notice of Hearing Issued on Appendix N Matter . Hearing to be held on 11/5/2024 at 01:00 PM at United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Room 123, Courtroom, Bridgeport, CT. Movant Replies due by 11/1/2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, October 09, 2024 | ||
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Response - Miscellaneous
Wed 10/09 4:16 PM
Response Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, September 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 09/26 5:15 AM
ORDER REGARDING OCTOBER 1, 2024 HEARING: Pursuant to the Order Further Amending Avoidance Action Procedures Order and Scheduling Joint Briefing of Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings (Main Case ECF No. 3577), it is hereby ORDERED: The hearing on the Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (ECF No. 21) presently scheduled to be heard at 1:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024, shall not be held as scheduled. No continued hearing shall be scheduled at this time. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on September 26, 2024. (lw) |
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| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
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Memorandum of Law
Wed 09/18 12:40 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision to Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Stay
Wed 09/18 12:37 PM
Motion To Stay Discovery Pending Court's Decision on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell, Defendants (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, September 09, 2024 | ||
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Acknowledgment of Transmittal
Tue 09/10 9:30 AM
Acknowledgment of Transmittal to U.S. District Court. Case Number: 3:24-mc-00091-VDO . (pc) |
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Att: 1
Transmitted Documents
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| Friday, September 06, 2024 | ||
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Transmittal of Documents to District Court
Fri 09/06 2:17 PM
Transmittal of Motion for Withdrawal of Reference to U.S. District Court . (pc) |
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Att: 1
Motion for Withdrawal of Reference, ECF NO. 29
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| Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | ||
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Supplemental Document
Wed 09/04 3:31 PM
Supplemental Document Exhibit A to Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Withdraw Bankruptcy Reference Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Jury Demand
Wed 09/04 12:42 PM
Motion For Jury Demand Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell, Defendants . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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Memorandum of Law
Wed 09/04 12:35 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Withdraw Bankruptcy Reference Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Withdraw the Reference
Wed 09/04 12:14 PM
Motion for Withdrawal of Reference Receipt #A11064474 Fee Amount $199 . Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell, Defendants (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Monday, August 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Mon 08/26 2:00 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS: On May 24, 2024, the Defendant, Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, filed the Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (the 'Motion'). (ECF No. 21.) On July 23, 2024, the Plaintiff, Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, filed an objection to the Motion. (ECF No. 26.) On August 22, 2024, the Defendant filed a reply. (ECF No. 27.) This matter is fully briefed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED: A hearing on the Motion (ECF No. 21) shall be held on October 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the United States Bankruptcy Court, 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on August 26, 2024. (lw) |
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| Thursday, August 22, 2024 | ||
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answer
Reply
Thu 08/22 11:59 AM
Reply to and in response to Trustee's Objection Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | ||
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answer
Objection
Tue 07/23 8:03 PM
Objection Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, July 22, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Mon 07/22 3:38 PM
Notice of Entry of Notice of Hearing Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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Notice
Mon 07/22 12:19 PM
Notice of Filing Supplemental Motion to Extend Time to File Avoidance Actions Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, May 24, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Extend Time
Fri 05/24 1:08 PM
Order Granting Motion to Extend Time. . (sr) |
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Memorandum of Law
Fri 05/24 1:08 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Complaint Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Dismiss Adversary Proceeding
Fri 05/24 1:04 PM
Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell, Defendants . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extend Time
Wed 05/22 4:10 PM
Motion to Extend Time to to Respond to Complaint to May 24, 2024 (Unopposed) Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell, Defendants . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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| Friday, May 10, 2024 | ||
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misc
Notice
Fri 05/10 12:45 PM
Notice of Entry of Avoidance and Mediation Procedures Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Extend Time
Mon 04/29 4:04 PM
ORDER GRANTING IN PART MOTION TO EXTEND TIME: On April 26, 2024, Defendants Lawall & Mitchell, LLC and Aaron Mitchell filed a motion (the 'Motion') to extend time to answer or respond to the complaint (ECF No. 15). The Motion seeks a 60-day extension of time from April 26, 2024 to June 28, 2024. The Motion advises that the Plaintiff Mr. Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as Chapter 11 trustee (the 'Trustee') for the estate of Mr. Ho Wan Kwok, does not consent to the relief sought. Upon review, it is hereby ORDERED: The Motion (ECF No. 15) is GRANTED IN PART. On or before May 23, 2024, Lawall & Mitchell, LLC and Aaron Mitchell shall file an answer or response to the complaint. Signed by Judge Julie A. Manning on April 29, 2024. . (lw) |
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| Friday, April 26, 2024 | ||
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answer
Objection
Fri 04/26 6:53 PM
Objection Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/26 2:30 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Jeffrey M. Sklarz on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants, . (Sklarz, Jeffrey) |
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motion
Extend Time
Fri 04/26 2:23 PM
Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint to June 28, 2024 Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell, Defendants . (Baranowsky, Kellianne) |
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/26 2:22 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Kellianne Baranowsky on behalf of Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell Defendants, . (Baranowsky, Kellianne) |
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/26 10:20 AM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Sarah Smeriglio on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Smeriglio, Sarah) |
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| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Appearance
Wed 04/24 4:04 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Douglass E. Barron on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Barron, Douglass) |
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Notice of Appearance
Wed 04/24 4:01 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Nicholas A. Bassett on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Bassett, Nicholas) |
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Notice of Appearance
Wed 04/24 3:53 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Luc A. Despins on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Despins, Luc) |
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| Monday, April 22, 2024 | ||
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Notice
Mon 04/22 12:31 PM
Notice of Second Revised Proposed Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, March 28, 2024 | ||
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Certificate/Affidavit of Service
Thu 03/28 2:37 PM
Certificate of Service Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Friday, March 22, 2024 | ||
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Notice
Fri 03/22 12:14 PM
Notice of Revised Proposed Order Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Monday, March 18, 2024 | ||
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motion
Motion for Order
Mon 03/18 12:10 PM
Motion for Order Modifying Avoidance Action Procedures to include Procedures for Mediation of Avoidance Actions Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins, Plaintiff . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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| Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | ||
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Notice of Appearance
Wed 03/06 6:06 PM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Douglas S. Skalka on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff, . (Skalka, Douglas) |
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| Friday, February 23, 2024 | ||
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Notice
Fri 02/23 4:46 PM
Notice of Avoidance Procedures Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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| Thursday, February 22, 2024 | ||
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cmp
Summons Issued - Avoidance Action
Thu 02/22 2:53 PM
Summons Issued on Defendant(s) Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Luc A. Despins). (zaz) |
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| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | ||
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File Sealed Document
Tue 02/13 2:18 PM
Sealed Document Filed. Filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins Plaintiff . (Linsey, Patrick) |
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Complaint
Tue 02/13 2:16 PM
Adversary case 24-05199 Complaint (13 (Recovery of money/property - 548 fraudulent transfer)) (14 (Recovery of money/property - other)) filed by Patrick R. Linsey on behalf of Luc A. Despins against Lawall & Mitchell, LLC, Aaron Mitchell. Receipt #Deferred Fee Amount $350. Fee Deferred. (Linsey, Patrick) |
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