Bankr. M.D.N.C.: In re Abbington Partners, L.L.C.- Dismissal of Corporate Bankruptcy Case filed without Attorney Representation

Summary: Corporate Debtor Abbington Partners, filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy without representation by counsel. It had previously a bankruptcy in Massachusetts, which had been dismissed for lack of attorney representation. Reiterating that “[i]t has been the law for the better part of two centuries . . . that a corporation may appear in the federal courts only through licensed counsel.” In re Tamojira, Inc., 20 F. App’x 133, 133-34 (4th Cir. 2001), the bankruptcy court here also dismissed the case , especially as “the fact and circumstances of this case [did] not warrant anything other than a strict interpretion of this requirement.” Commentary: A quick look at the website for Abbington Partners ( http://www.abbingtonpartners.com/our-team) shows that the CEO has not only a “ life-long interest in law” but touts his family’s long legal experience. Perhaps he should go to law school. Also,  perhaps this matter should be sent to the state bar, as there is a pattern of unauthorized practice of law. For a copy of the opinion, please see: Abbington Partners, L.L.C.- Dismissal of Corporate Bankruptcy Case filed without Attorney Representation