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In re: ) Chapter 11
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THIRD APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF SCHULL Y, ROBERTS, SLATTERY & MARINO, PLC., AS SPECIAL OIL & GAS AND TRANSACTIONAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION, FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1. 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30. 2009
Name of Applicant:
Date of Retention:
15, 2009
$ 312,231.25 $ 2,148.09
_ final application.
The total time expended for fee application preparation is approximately 4.0 hours and
the corresponding compensation requested is approximately $1,400.00.
I The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of the Debtors' federal tax identification number,
are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings,
LLC (tax I.D. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailing address for all of the Debtors is ILL W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802. 2 This Application may include time expended before the time period indicated above that has not been included in
any prior application. The applicant reserves the right to include any time expended in the time period indicated above in future application(s) if it is not included herein.
Period Covered
09/01/09 - 09/30/09
Requested
Fees $101,985.00
$ 80,202.50
Requested Expenses
$ $
Approved Fees
Approved Expenses
1 % 1/09 - 10/31/09
11/01/09 - 11/30/09
30.89 863.91
$130,043.75
$ 1,253.29
SRSM PROFESSIONALS
Hourly
Biling
Rate
Total Hours
Total Compensation
Biled
$550.00
48.3
$26,565.50
Gerald F. Slattery
$450.00
1.1
$495.00
$318.75
Herman E. Garner
Jr.
Lynn G. Wolf
Kathleen L. Doody
Emile Dreuil, III
Jefferson B.
Associate 2006; Member of LA Bar since 1976 Associate 2006; Member of LA Bar since 1987 Associate 2004; Member of LA Bar since 2003
Associate 2006, Member
$425.00 $350.00
$250.00 $225.00 $210.00
.75
674.76
$252,900.00
.30
$67.50
Goldman
Joan S. Seelman
8.90
$2,447.50
Diane Castle
Susan A. Hymel
Chantelle C.
86.40
5.70
$19.440.00
$1,140.00 $6,307.50
53.80
Boudreaux
Grand Total:
COMPENSATION BY CATEGORY
Pro,ject Categories
Total Hours
652.37 184.20
7.3 15.2 3.8
Total Fees
$250,246.25 53,200.00 2,702.00 4,845.00 1,237.50
EXPENSE SUMMARY
Expense Category
Delivery/Courier Service F edEx
Total Expenses
$530.23
$1,541.41
Legal Research - PACER, WESTLA W, Capitol Services, EDGAR, SEDAR Reproduction Expense at $0.10/page Long Distance Telephone
$15.25
$61.50 ($15.94 + $45.56)
$61.50
3 SRSM may use one or more service providers. The service providers identified herein below are the primary
service providers for the categories described.
In re: ) Chapter 11
)
THIRD APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF SCHULLY, ROBERTS, SLATTERY & MARINO, PLC., AS SPECIAL OIL & GAS AND TRANSACTIONAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION, FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1. 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30. 2009
Pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of Title 11 of
Rules"), and the Court's "Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.C 105(A) and 331 Establishing
Procedures for Interim Compensation and Expense Reimbursement of Professionals and
Committee Members," signed on April 15,2009 (the "Administrative Order"), Schully, Roberts,
Slattery & Marino, PLC ("SRSM" or the "Firm"), special oil & gas and transactional counsel to the debtors and debtors in possession ("Debtor"), hereby submits its Third Quarterly Application
for Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from September 1, 2009
through November 30, 2009 (the "Application"). By this Application SRSM seeks a quarterly interim allowance of compensation in the
amount of $312,231.25 and actual and necessary expenses in the amount of $2, 148.09 for a total
allowance of$314,379.34 for the period September 1,2009 through November 30,2009 (the
I The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings,
LLC (tax 1.0. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailing address for all of the Debtors is ILL W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Backe:round
1. On March 9,2009, (the "Petition Date"), the Debtors fied voluntary petitions for
relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors continue in possession of their
properties and continue to operate and manage their businesses as debtors in possession pursuant
to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of
The Administrative Order provides, among other things, that a Professional may submit monthly
fee applications. If no objections are made within twenty (20) days after service of the monthly
fee application the Debtor is authorized to pay the Professional eighty percent (80%) of the
requested fees and one hundred percent (100%) of the requested expenses. Beginning with the period ending May 31, 2009, and continuing at three-month intervals, each Professional shall fie
and serve an interim application for allowance of
applications for that period. All fees and expenses paid are on an interim basis until final
allowance by the Court.
4. The retention of SRSM, as special oil & gas and transactional counsel to the
Debtor, was approved effective as ofthe Petition Date by this Court's "Order Pursuant to Section
327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, Rule 2014 of the Federal Rules of
Local Rule 2014-1 Authorizing the Employment and Retention ofSchully, Roberts, Slattery &
Marino, PLC as Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in Possession Nunc Pro Tunc to the
Petition Date," entered on April 15, 2009 (the "Retention Order"). The Retention Order
authorized SRSM to be compensated on an hourly basis and to be reimbursed for actual and
necessary out-of-pocket expenses.
November 30, 2009 of SRSM have been filed and served pursuant to the Administrative Order.
6. On December 1, 2009, SRSM fied its Seventh Monthly Application of Schully,
Roberts, Slattery & Marino, PLC for Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses as Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession for the Period from September 1, 2009 through
September 30,2009 ("Seventh Monthly Fee Application") requesting $101,985.00 in fees and
$30.89 in expenses.
7. Pursuant to the Administrative Order, SRSM has been paid $81,588.00 of
the
Application.
Roberts, Slattery & Marino, PLC for Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses as Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession for the Period from October 1, 2009 through
October 31, 2009 ("Eighth Monthly Fee Application") requesting $80,202.50 in fees and
$863.91 in expenses.
the
Application.
10. On January 12,2010, SRSM fied its Ninth Monthly Application ofSchully, Roberts, Slattery & Marino, PLC for Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses as Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession for the Period from November 1, 2009 through
November 30, 2009 ("Third Monthly Fee Application") requesting $130,0434.75 in fees and
$1,253.29 in expenses.
11. Pursuant to the Administrative Order, SRSM has been paid $104,035.00 of
the
Application.
12. The Monthly Fee Applications covered by this Application contain detailed daily
time logs describing the actual and necessary services provided by SRSM during the Interim
Period as well as other detailed information required to be included in fee applications.
Requested Relief
13. By this Application, SRSM requests that the Court approve payment of one-
the fees and expenses incurred by SRSM during the Interim Period
of
defined in 1 01 (14) of the Bankruptcy Code and has not represented or held an interest adverse
on behalf of
the Debtors and not on behalf of any committee, creditor or other person.
16. SRSM has received no payment and no promises for payment from any source
other than the Debtors for services rendered or to be rendered in any capacity whatsoever in
sharing of compensation to be received for services rendered in this case. SRSM has received
payments from the Debtors during the year prior to the Petition Date in the amount of $-0-,
including the Debtors' aggregate fiing fees for these cases, in connection with its prepetition
representation of the Debtors. SRSM was current as of
reconciliation of the amount actually expended prepetition. Upon final reconciliation of the
amount actually expended prepetition, any balance remaining from the prepetition payments to
SRSM was credited to the Debtors and utilized as SRSM's retainer to apply to postpetition fees
and expenses pursuant to the compensation procedures approved by this Court and the
Bankuptcy Code.
17. The professional services and related expenses for which SRSM requests interim
for the Debtors in their chapter 11 case. SRSM's services have been necessary and beneficial to
the Debtors and their estate, creditors and other parties in interest.
18. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of the Bankuptcy Code,
it is respectfully submitted that the amount requested by SRSM is fair and reasonable given
(a) the complexity of the case, (b) the time expended, (c) the nature and extent of
the services
rendered, (d) the value of such services, and (e) the costs of comparable services other than in a
case under the Bankuptcy Code. Moreover, SRSM has reviewed the requirements of DeL.
Bankr. LR 2016-2 and the Administrative Order and believes that this Application complies
with such Rule and Order.
WHEREFORE, SRSM respectfully requests that the Court enter an order, in the form
attached hereto, providing that an interim allowance be made to SRSM for the period from
September 1,2009 through November 30, 2009 in the sum of $312,23 1.25, as compensation for
necessary professional services rendered, and the sum of $2, 148.09, for reimbursement of actual
necessary costs and expenses, for a total of $314,379.34; that the Debtors be authorized and directed to pay to SRSM the outstanding amount of such sums; and for such other and further
relief as may be just and proper.
Anthony C. Marino (Bar No. 17307) Lynn G. Wolf (Bar No. 18230)
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 1800
VERIFICATION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARH OF ORIAN
Anthony C. Mao, after being duly sworn accordig to law, deposes and says:
I am a shareholder of the applicant law fir Schuly, Robert, Slattery & Mao ("the "Fimi").
a) I am thoroug
are tre and correct to the best of my knowledge, inormtion and belief. Moreover, I have
reewed Del Bankr. LR 2016-2 and the AdtmtIe Order entered on or about Apri15, 2009,
and submit that the Application substantIy complies with such Rule and Order.
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SWORN,( S~fore me
In re: ) Chapter 11
)
Debtors. )
) (Jointly Administered)
Objection Deadline: March 15,2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Hearing Date: To be scheduled
ORDER GRANTING THIRD QUARTERLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF SCHULLY, ROBERTS, SLATTERY & MARINO, PLC, AS COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION, FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1.2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30.2009
Schully, Roberts, Slattery & Marino, PLC ("SRSM"), as counsel for the Debtor in the
above-captioned case, filed a Third Quarterly application for allowance of compensation and
reimbursement of expenses for September 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009 (the "Third
Quarterly Application"). The Court has reviewed the First Quarterly Application and finds that:
(a) the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157 and 1334; (b) notice
of
the Third Quarterly Application, and any hearing on the Third Quarterly Application, was
adequate under the circumstances; and (c) all persons with standing have been afforded the
actual
necessary costs and expenses, $312,231.25 as compensation for necessary professional services
rendered, for a total of$314,379.34 for services rendered and disbursements incurred by SRSM
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings,
LLC (tax I.D. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailng address for all of the Debtors is ILL W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
In re: )
Chapter 11
Debtors. )
)
NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF SCHULL Y, ROBERTS, SLATTERY & MARINO, PLC AS SPECIAL OIL & GAS AND TRANSACTIONAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS FOR THE THIRD QUARTERLY PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1. 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30.2009
TO: (i) United States Trustee, (ii) the Debtors; (iii) counsel to the Debtors, (iv) counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors; and (v) other service parties set forth in the Interim Compensation Procedures Order entered in this case.
Schully, Roberts, Slattery & Marino, PLC ("Schully"), as special oil & gas and
transactional counsel to Pacific Energy Resources Ltd.., et al. (the "Debtors") has fied the
attached Applicationfor Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses ofSchully, Roberts,
Slattery & Marino, P LC, as Special Oil & Gas and Transactional Counsel to the Debtors and
Debtors in Possession, for the Periodfrom September 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009 (the
"Application") with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market
Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (the "Bankruptcy Court"). Pursuant to the Application,
Schully seeks compensation for services rendered to the Debtors in the amount of $312,23 1.25
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings,
LLC (tax 1.0. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailing address for all of the Debtors is ILL W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
and reimbursement of costs incurred upon the Debtors' behalf in the amount of $2,148.09 (the
"Application").
with the United States Bankuptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Marine Midland Plaza,
824 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 no later than March 15,2010, at
4:00 p.m. prevailng Eastern time.
that they are received not later than March 15,2010,4:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern time, by (a)
the Debtors, (1) Pacific Energy Resources, 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach,
CA 90802, Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Senior VP & CFO and(2) Zolfo Cooper, 1166 Sixth Avenue,
24th Floor, New York, NY 10036, Attn: Scott W. Winn, Senior Managing Director;
(b) counsel to the Debtors, (1) Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 919 North Market Street, 1 ih
Floor, Wilmington, DE 19899-8705, Attn: James E. O'Neil, Esq.; Fax: 302-652-4400, e-mail:
ioneill~pszilaw.com and (2) Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 10100 Santa Monica Blvd.,
11 th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067-4100; Attn: Ira D. Kharasch, Esq.; Fax: 310-201-0760,
e-mail: ikharash~pszilaw.com (c) the Office of
Federal Building, 844 N. King Street, Suite 2207, Lock Box 35, Wilmington, Delaware 19801,
Attn: Joseph McMahon, Esq. and (d) counsel for the Offcial Committee of
Unsecured Creditors
Angeles, CA 90067; Attn: Katherine C. Piper, Esq., Fax: (310) 734-3173, e-mail:
kpiper~steptoe.com and (2) Pepper Hamilton LLP, Hercules Plaza, Ste 5100, 1313 N. Market
Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Attn: James C. Carignan, Esq., Fax: (302) 421-8390, e-mail:
icarignan~pepperlaw.com (the "Notice Parties")
the
Court before The Honorable Kevin J. Carey, at the United States Bankuptcy Court, 824 Market
Street, 5th Floor, Courtroom No.5, Wilmington, Delaware.
THIS NOTICE, THE COURT MAY GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED IN THE
ra D. Kharasch (CA Bar No.1 09084) tta E. McFarland (DE Bar No. 4184, CA Bar No. 165391) obert M. Saunders (CA Bar No. 226172) James E. O'Neil (DE Bar No. 4042) Kathleen P. Makowski (DE Bar No. 3648) 919 North Market Street, 1 ih Floor P.O. Box 8705 Wilmington, DE 19899-8705
Telephone: 302/652-4100
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com
Facsimile: 310/652-4400
Email: ikharasch~pszilaw.com
smcfarland~pszi law.com
rsaunders~pszilaw.com
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kmakowski~pszi law.com
In re: )
STATE OF DELAWARE )
) ss:
) )
Debtors. )
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
that she is employed by the law firm of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, attorneys for the
Debtors in the above-captioned action, and that on the 23 rd day of February 2010 she caused a
copy of
the following document(s) to be served upon the parties on the attached service lists in
Notice and Third Quarterly Fee Application of Schully, Roberts, Slattery & Marino,
PLC as Special Oil & Gas and Transactional Counsel for the Debtors for the Period
September 1 - November 30,2009
DEBRA L. YOUNG
NOTARY PUIC
STATE OF DELAWAR
Hand Delivery
(Counsel to Official Committee of
Unsecured
Creditors) David B. Stratton, Esquire James C. Carignan, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP
Hercules Plaza, Suite 1500
01 - Interoffice Pouch
(Counsel for Debtors) Laura Davis Jones, Esquire James E. O'Neil, Esquire Kathleen P. Makowski, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP 919 North Market Street, 17th Floor P.O. Box 8705 Wilmington, DE 19899-8705
Interoffice Pouch to Los Angeles (Counsel for Debtors) Robert M. Saunders, Esquire Ira D. Kharasch, Esquire Scotta E. McFarland, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 11th Floor
Unsecured
Creditors) Francis J. Lawall, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP 3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth & Arch Streets Philadelphia, P A 19103
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery (Copy Service)
Parcels, Inc.
Unsecured Creditors)
Joshua Taylor, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036