Md. R. Rec. & Assign. 13-301
An order approving the employment of attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, brokers, or other professionals under Code, Commercial Law Article, § 24-303, shall be entered only upon motion of the receiver or assignee. The motion shall set forth (1) the necessity for the employment, (2) the information required by Code, Commercial Law Article, § 24-303(a)(3), and (3) if the schedule required by Rule 13-202 has not been filed, the nature and approximate amount of the debtor's property and debts. The motion shall be accompanied by the affidavit required by Rule 13-302. A receiver or assignee may serve as attorney or accountant for the estate with court approval.
If the motion requesting authority to employ an attorney, accountant, appraiser, auctioneer, broker, or other professional sets forth in reasonable detail the basis for the proposed compensation of the person to be employed, the court may authorize compensation to be paid without further order of court for work completed within stated limits. This Rule does not apply to a receiver or an assignee who serves as attorney or accountant for the estate.
Md. R. Rec. & Assign. 13-301
This Rule is derived in part from former Rule BP6 a and b and is in part new.
HISTORICAL NOTES
Derivation:
Maryland Rule of Procedure BP6, adopted Sept. 15, 1961, eff. Jan. 1, 1962, related to employment of attorneys, accountants, auctioneers, or appraisers, rescinded June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997.