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09-10785(KJC) (Jointly Administered) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., el al, Hearing Date: To he scheduled Debtors. Objections Deadline: March 14, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
SUMMARY OF SEVENTH QUARTERLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF RUTAN& TUCKER LLP, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2010 Name of Applicant: Authorized to Provide Professional Services to: Date of Retention: Period for which Compensation and Reimbursement is Sought: Amount of Compensation Sought as Actual, Reasonable and Necessary: Amount of Expense Reimbursement Sought as Actual, Reasonable and Necessary: This is a: - monthly Rulan & Tucker LLP Special Counsel to Debtors and Debtors in Possession Nunc Pro Tune to March 9, 2009 by order entered on or about May 1, 2009 September 1, 2010 through December 23, 2010 2 $11,055.50 $98.20 x interim final application.
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,
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The applicant reserves the right to include any time expended in the time period
The total time expended for fee application preparation is approximately and the corresponding compensation requested is approximately $1,900.00. PRIOR QUARTERLY APPLICATIONS FILED Date Filed 8/10/09 7/10/09 ______ 10/14/09 1/19/10 4/22/1() 12/29/10 12/30/10 Period Covered March 9, 2009, to May 31, 2009 June 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009 Sept. 1,2009 to Nov. 30, 2009 Dec. 1, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2010 March 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010 June 1, 2010 to August 3 1, 20 10 Requested Fees $348,269.50 $620,708.50 $250,597.00 $280,990.50 $31,553.00 $19,653.00 Requested Exnenses $12,304.78 $1,047.04 $951.66 $2,180.33 $99.45 $50.91 Approved Fees $348,269.50 $620,708.50 $250,597.00 $280,990.50 Pending Pending
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RUTAN PROFESSIONALS Position of the Applicant, Number of Years in that Position, Prior relevant Experience, Year of Obtaining License to Practice, Area of Expertise
Duke Wahiquist
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Partner since 1998; Member of CA State Bar since 1982; Chair of Rutans Financial Practice Group; Member of Rutans Trial Department Partner since 1992; $550.00 Member of CA State Bar since 1982; Member of Trial Law Grout, Partner since 1998: 1 $550.00
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$1,760.00
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$2,420.00
indicated above in future application(s) if it is not included in a prior application. On July 14, 2009, Rutan filed its initial First Quarterly Fee Application. On August 10, 2009, Rutan filed its Amended First Quarterly Fee Application.
Name of Professional
Position of the Applicant, Number of Years in that Position, Prior relevant Experience, Year of Obtaining License to Practice, Area of Expertise
Total Comnensation
Steven Goon
Eric Fromme
Brendi Butler
Gareti Sleichter
Laurie Biegel
Member of CA Bar since 1981; Member of Coro rate Law Group Partner since 2002; Member of CA State Bar since 1994; Member of Trial Law Groun Senior Counsel since 2010; Member of CA Bar since 1997; Member of Financial Practice Group Associate from 2009 to 2010; Member of CA State Bar since 2000; Member of Financial Practices Group Associate since 2004; Member of CA Bar since 2004; Member of Corporate Law Group Paralegal since 2002; Member of Corporate LAW_G_r0_UP__
$430.00
3.6
$1,548.00
$500.00
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$3050.00
$400
1.6
$640.00
$375.00
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$300.00
$215.00
3.5
$752.50
Grand Total: $11,055.50 Total Hours: 24.1 Blended Rate: $458.73 COMPENSATION BY CATEGORY Project Categories General Case Administration Fee Aonlicption Public Reportina Corporate Governance Business Interruotign Insurance Total Total Hours 9.7 6.1 .4 3.1 4.8 24.1 Total Fees $4.85100 $3.05000 $86.00 $66 $11,055.50
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EXPENSE SUMMARY Expense Cate g ory Duplication Telephone CourtCall Annearance Fees TOTAL Service Provider 4 Total Expense $63.00 $5.20 $30.00 $98.20
RUTAN TUCKER, MATPIF7W W. RIS HA W (CA Bar No, 210424) 611 Anton Boulevard, Fourteenth Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1931 Iclephone: 714-641-5100 Facsimile: 714-546-9035 email : mgrimshawrutan.com Special Corporate and Litigation Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in possession
Rutan may use one or more service providers. The service providers identified herein below are the primary service providers for the categories described.
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE hire Chapter 11 Case No. 09-I 0785(KJC) (Jointly Administered) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., ci a1, 1 Hearing Date: To he scheduled I)chtors. Objections Deadline: March 14,2011, at 4:00 p.m.
SEVENTH QUARTERLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF RUTAN & TUCKER LLP, SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER l 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2010 Pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (collectively, the "Bankruptcy Rules"), and the Courts "Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.C. 105(A) and 331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Expense Reimbursement of Professionals and Committee Members," entered on or about April 8 7 2009 (the "Administrative Order"), Rutan & Tucker LLP ("Rutaii" or the "Firm"), special counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession ("Debtors"), hereby submits its Seventh Quarterly Application for Compensation and for Reimbursement of
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); Pet.rocal 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 II[ W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802,
Expenses for the Period from September 1, 2010, through December 23, 2010 (the Application"). By this Application Rutan seeks an interim allowance of compensation in the amount of $11,055.50 and actual and necessary expenses in the amount of $98.20 for a total allowance of $11,153.70 and payment of the unpaid portions of such amounts for the period September 1, 2010, through December 23, 2010 (the "Interim Period"). In support of this Application, Rutan respectfully represents as follows:
Background
1. On March 9, 2009 (the "Petition Date"), the Debtors filed voluntary
petitions fbr relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors continue in possession of their properties and continues to operate and manage their business as debtors in possession pursuant to sections 11 07(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. A Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee") was appointed on or about March 19, 2009. No trustee or examiner has been appointed in the Debtors chapter 11 cases. 2. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157
and 1334. This is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2), 3. On or about April 8, 2009. the Court entered the Administrative Order,
authorizing certain professionals ("Professionals") to submit monthly applications for interim compensation and reimbursement for expenses, pursuant to the procedures specified therein. 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 Debtors are authorized to pay the Professional eighty percent (80%) of the requested fees and one hundred
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percent (100%) of the requested expenses. Beginning with the period ending May 31, 2009, at three-month intervals, each Professional shall file and serve an interim application for allowance of the amounts sought in its monthly fee applications for that period. All fees and expenses paid arc on an interim basis until final allowance by the Court. 4. The retention of Rutan, as special corporate and litigation counsel to the
Debtors, was approved effective as of the Petition Date by this Courts "Order Granting Debtors Application Pursuant to Sections 105(A), 327, 328, and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code Authorizing Debtors to Retain, Employ and Compensate Rutan & Tucker, LLP as Special Corporation and Litigation Counsel," entered on or about May I, 2009 (the "Retention Order"). The Retention Order authorized Rutaii to be compensated on an hourly basis and to he reimbursed for actual and necessary out-of-pocket expenses.
RUTANS APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES Compensation Paid and Its Source
5. All services for which Rutan requests compensation were performed for or
on behalf of the Debtors. 6. Rutari has received no payment and no promises for payment from any
source other than the Debtors for services rendered or to he rendered in any capacity whatsoever in connection with the matters covered by this Application. There is no ag reement or understanding between Rutan and any other person other than the partners of Rutan for the sharing of compensation to be received for services rendered in this case. Rutan received payments from the Debtors during the year prior to the Petition Date in the amount of $2,437,169.16. After the Petition Date, Rutan obtained the Courts
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permission to draw on its prepetition retainer to pay the amounts owing to it as of the Petition Dale. The balance remaining from the prepetition retainer was credited to the Debtors and is being utilized as Rutans retainer to apply to postpetition fees and expenses pursuant to the compensation procedures approved by this Court and the Bankruptcy Code. Monthly Fee Applications Covered By This Quarterly Application 7. Rutans Monthly Fee Applications for the period Septermber 1, 2010,
through December 23, 2010, have been filed and served pursuant to the Administrative Order. 8. On October 14, 2010, Rutan filed its Nineteenth Monthly Application for
Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses of Rutan & Tucker, LLP as Special Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession for the Period from September 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010. The Nineteenth Monthly Fee Application seeks approval of $4522.00 in fees and $30.00 in expenses. Pursuant to the Administrative Order, Rutan was authorized to receive $3,617.60 in fees and $30.00 in expenses. A true and correct copy of the Nineteenth Monthly Fee Application is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. 9. On February 21, 2011, Rutan filed its Twentieth Monthly Application for
Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses of Rutan & Tucker, UP as Special Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession for the Period from October 1, 2010 through December 23, 2010. The Twentieth Monthly Fee Application seeks approval of $6.533.50 in fees and $68.20 in expenses. The Twentieth Monthly Fee Application remains pending. A true and correct copy of the Twentieth Monthly Fee Application is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
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detailed daily time logs describing the actual and necessary services performed by Rutan for the Debtors during the Interim Period. The Monthly Fee Applications also contain other detailed information that is required to be included by the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, and this Courts Local Rules. Relief Requested 11. Rutan requests that the Court approve payment of one hundred percent
(100%) of the fees and costs incurred by Rutan during the Interim Period of October 1, 2010, through December 23, 2010. 12. The professional services for which Rutan seeks interim allowance of
compensation, and the attendant costs for which Rutan seeks reimbursement, were rendered and incurred in connection with this ease as Rutan discharged its duties as special corporate and litigation counsel for the Debtors. Rutans services have been necessary and beneficial to the Debtors, its estate, and the various parties in interest. 13. Under 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, Rutan respectfully submits that the
amount requested by Rutan is fair and reasonable given (a) the complexity of these cases, (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 Bankruptcy Code. Further, Rutan has reviewed Local Rule 2016-2 and the
Administrative Order and believes that this Application complies with requirements of that Rule and Order. WHEREFORE, Rutan respectfully requests that the Court enter and order (i) approving and allowing on an interim basis Rutans fees in the amount of $11,055.50 and
costs in the amount of $98.20, for a total allowance of $11 ,153.70; (ii) directing the Debtors to pay Rutan the outstanding amount of such sums; and (iii) granting Rittan such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
MAU1TIIEW WTGRIMSHAWA Bar No. 210424) 611 Anton Boulevard, Fourteenth Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1931 Telephone: 714-641-5100 Facsimile: 714-546-9035 Email: mgri mshaw@rutan.com Special Corporate and Litigation Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in possession
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VERIFICATION
State of California County of Orange Matthew W. Grimshaw, after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says: a) I am an attorney with the law firm of Rutan & Tucker, LLP ("Rutan"), and )
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have been admitted to practice law before all of the court of the State of California. b) I am familiar with the work performed on behalf of the Debtors by the
Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses of Rutan & Tucker, LLP Special Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession for the Period from September 1, 2010, through December 23. 2010 (the "Application"). To the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the facts set forth therein are true and correct. d) I have reviewed Del. Bankr. LR 2016-2 and the Administrative Order
entered on or about April 8, 2009 [Docket 4147], and submit that the Application substantially complies such Rule and Order.
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785(KJC) (Jointly Administered) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., et al, Debtors. Hearing Date: To he scheduled Objections Deadline; March 14, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. NOTICE OF FILING OF SEVENTH QUARTERLY FEE APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR RUTAN & TUCKER LLP, SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR DEBTORS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, TO DECEMBER 23, 2010 TO: (i) the Debtors; (ii) counsel to the Debtors; (iii) the United States Trustee, (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. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Rutan & Tucker, LLP ("Rutan"), special counsel to the debtors and debtors in possession in the above-captioned case (the "Debtors"), has filed the attached Seventh Quarterly Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses of R u/an & Tucker, LLP as Special Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession, fi.r the Period from September 1, 2010 through December 23, 2010 (the
"Application") with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. 824
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) Petrocat Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings, LLC (tax I.D. 4 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 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802,
Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (the Bankruptcy Court"). Pursuant to the Application, Rutan seeks compensation for services rendered to the Debtors in the amount of $11,055.50 and reimbursement of costs incurred on the Debtors behalf in the amount of $98.20. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that objections, if any, to the Application must he made in accordance with the Administrative Order Under ii U.S.C. 105(a) and 331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Professionals and Committee Members [Docket No. 147] (the "Administrative Order") and must he filed with the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, and received by no later than 4:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern time on March 14, 2011. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that objections or other responses to the Application, if any, must also be served so that they are received not later than March
14, 2011, at 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. Wiun, Senior Managing Director; (b) counsel to the Debtors. (1) Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 919 North Market Street, 17th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19899-8705, Attn: Laura Davis Jones, Esq.: Fax: 302-652-4400, e-mail: ljones@pszilaw.com; (2) Pachulski Stang Ziehi & Jones LLP. 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067-4100: Attn: Ira I). Kharasch, Esq.; Fax: 310201-0760. e-mail: ikharash2inszj1aw.c.om ; and (3) Rutan & Tucker. LLP, 611 Anton
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Blvd.. Ste. 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Attn: Penelope Parmes, Esq.; Fax 714-5469035, email: pparmesiirutan.com; (c) the Office of the United States Trustee, J. Caleb
Boggs Federal Building, 844 N. King Street, Suite 2207, Lock Box 35, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, Attn: Joseph McMahon, Esq. and (d) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee"), (I) Steptoe & Johnson LLP, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Attn: Katherine C. Piper, Esq., Fax: (310) 734-3173, e-mail: kpiper@jsteptoe.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(pepper1aw.com . PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE a hearing on the Application will be held at the convenience of the Bankruptcy Court and will occur at 824 Market Street, Wilmington. Delaware. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT IT YOU FAIL TO RESPOND OR OBJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE, THE BANKRUPTCY COURT MAY GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OR HEARING. Dated: February 18, 2011 RUTAN & TUCKER. LLP
M4TTFIEW W. GRIM S HA W (CA Bar NC21 042 4) 611 Anton Boulevard, Fourteenth Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1931 Telephone: 714-641-5100 Facsimile: 714-546-9035 Email: mgrimshaw(nitan.com Special Corporate and Litigation Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in possession
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Exhibit 1
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NINETEENTH MONTHLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF RUTAN& TUCKER LLP, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 Name of Applicant:
Authorized to Provide Professional Services to: Date of Retention: Period for which Compensation and Reimbursement is Sought: Amount of Compensation Sought as Actual, Reasonable and Necessary: Amount of Expense Reimbursement Sought as Actual, Reasonable and Necessary: This is a: monthly
Rutan & Tucker LL.P Special Counsel to Debtors and Debtors in Possession Nunc Pro Tunc to March 9, 2009 by order entered on or about May 1, 2009 September I, 2010 through STt ember 30, 2010 2
$4522.00
$30.00
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final application.
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.
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This application may include time expended before the time period indicated that has
not been included in a 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
The total time expended for fee application preparation is approximately and the corresponding compensation requested is approximately $2,000.00.
PRIOR APPLICATIONS FILED Date Filed Requested Fees Requested Exnenses Approved Fees
5 hours
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6/17/09 6/24/09 8/7/09 8/11/09 8/17/09 9/30/09 10/20/09 11/24/09 12/9/09 1/20/10 2/26/10 4/1/10 4/26/10 5/26/10 7/8/10 8/4/10 9/14/10
March 9, 2009, to March 31, 2009 April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009 May 1,2009 to May 31, 2009 June 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009 July 1,2009 to July 31, 2009 Aug. I, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2009 Sept. 1, 2009 to Sept, 30, 2009 Oct. 1, 2009 to Oct. 31, 2009 Nov. 1, 2009 to Nov. 30, 2009 Dec. 1,2009 to Dec. 31,2009 Jan. 1, 2010 to Jan. 3 1, 2010 Feb. l,2OlOio Feb. 28, 2010 March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010 April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010 May 1,201010 May 3!, 2010 June 1, 2010 to June 30,2010 .July 1, 2010 to July 3!,2010
$102,732.50 $124,537.50 $120,999.50 $148,667.50 $327,090.00 $144,951.00 $90,318.50 $67,767.50 $92,511.00 $201,727.00 $40,245.50 $39,018.00 $18,383.00 $10,060.00 $3,110.00 $1,780.00 $11,345.50
$1,389.62 $10,542.35 $372.81 $196.50 $486.93 $363.61 $112.33 $772.08 $67.25 $1,481.92 $631.09 $67.32 $99.55 ($0.10) (0) $36.51 $10.00
$102,732.50 $124,537.50 $120,999.50 $118,934.00 $261,672.00 $116,324.41 $72,254.80 $54,214.00 $74,008.80 $161,381.60 $32,196.40 $31,214.40 $14,706.40 $8,048.00 $2,488.00 $1,424.00 pending
$1,389.62 $10,54235 $372.81 $196.50 $486.93 $363.61 $112.33 $772.08 $67.25 $1,481.92 $631.09 $67.32 $99.55 ($0.10) $0 $36.51 pending
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RUTAN PROFESSIONALS Position of the Applicant, Number of Years in that Position, Prior Relevant Hourly, Experience, Year of Billing Rate Total Obtaining License to (including Hours Total Practice. Are of Exrertise Jiangess1. JJ11eiL Compensation Partner since 992; $550.00 3.2 $1,760.00 Member of CA State Bar since 1982; Member of Trial Law Group $500.00 Senior Counsel since 2010 3.9 $1,950.00 Member of CA State Bar since 1997; Member of Financial Practices Orou..... Associate since 2009; $400.00 1,6 $640.00 Member of CA State Bar since 2000; Member of Financial Practices Groun Paralegal since 2002; $172.00 $215.00 0.8 Member of Corporate Law Group Grand Total: $4,522.00 Total Hours: 9.5 Blended Rate: $476.00 COMPENSATION BY CATEGORY
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re Chapter I Case No. 09-1 0785(KJC) (Jointly Administered) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., el al. Debtors. Objections Deadline: October 28, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. Hearing Date: Only If Objections Are Timely Filed
NINETEENTH MONTHLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF RUTAN & TUCKER LLP, SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 Pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of Title II of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (collectively, the "Bankruptcy Rules"), and the Courts "Administrative Order Under II U.S.C. 105(A) and 331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Expense Reimbursement of Professionals and Committee Members," entered on or about April 8, 2009 (the Administrative Order"), Rutan & Tucker LLP ("Rutan" or the "Firm"), special counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession ("Debtors"), hereby submits its Seventeenth Monthly Application for Compensation and for Reimbursement
The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of the Debtors federal tax identification number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Lid. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings, LLC (tax J.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 II! W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
of Expenses for the Period from September 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010 (the "Application") By this Application Rutan seeks a monthly interim allowance of compensation in the amount of $4,552.00, consisting of $4,522.00 in fees, $30.00 in costs and payment of $3,647.60 (80% of the allowed fees), $30.00 (100% of costs) for the period September 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010 (the "Interim Period"). In support of this Application, Rut.an respectfully represents as follows: Background 1. On March 9, 2009 (the "Petition Date"), the Debtors filed voluntary
petitions for relief under chapter II of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors continue in possession of their properties and continues to operate and manage their business as debtors in possession pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code, A Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee") was appointed on or about March 19, 2009. No trustee or examiner has been appointed in the Debtors chapter II cases. 2. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157
and 1334. This is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2). 3. On or about April 8, 2009, the Court entered the Administrative Order,
authorizing certain professionals ("Professionals") to submit monthly applications for interim compensation and reimbursement for expenses, pursuant to the procedures specified therein. 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 Debtors are authorized to pay the Professional eighty percent (80%) of the requested fees and one hundred
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percent (100%) of the requested expenses. Beginning with the period ending May 31, 2009, at three-month intervals, each Professional shall file and serve an interim application for allowance of the amounts sought in its monthly fee applications for that period. All fees and expenses paid are on an interim basis until final allowance by the Court. 4. The retention of Rutan, as special corporate and litigation counsel to the
Debtors, was approved effective as of the Petition Date by this Courts "Order Granting Debtors Application Pursuant to Sections 105(A), 327, 328, and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code Authorizing Debtors to Retain, Employ and Compensate Rutan & Tucker, LLP as Special Corporation and Litigation Counsel," entered on or about May 1, 2009 (the "Retention Order"). The Retention Order authorized Rutan to be compensated on an hourly basis and to be reimbursed for actual and necessary out-of-pocket expenses.
on behalf of the Debtors. 6. Rutan 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 connection w i th the matters covered by this Application. There is no agreement or understanding between Rutan and any other person other than the partners of Rutan for the sharing of compensation to be received for services rendered in this case.
7. Prior to the Petition Date, the Debtors provided Rutan with a retainer to
secure payment of the fees owed to it by the Debtors and the expenses incurred by Rutan
on the Debtors behalf. Rutan received payments from the Debtors during the year prior to the Petition Date in the amount of $2,437,169.16. After the Petition Date, Rutan obtained the Courts permission to draw on its pre-petition retainer to pay certain amounts owing to it as of the Petition Date. The balance of the prepetition retainer was credited to the Debtors and is being utilized as Rutans retainer against post-petition fees and expenses pursuant to the compensation procedures approved by this Court and the Bankruptcy Code. S. This is Rutans nineteenth monthly fee application. In its first monthly fee
application (For the period of March 9, 2009, to March 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $102,732.50 in fees and $1,389.62 in expenses. In December 2009, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans first quarterly fee application. In its second monthly fee application (for the period of April 1, 2009, to April 30, 2009), Rutan sought approval of$124,537.50 in fees and $10,542.35 in expenses. to December 2009, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans first quarterly fee application. Under its third fee application (for the period May I, 2009, to May 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of$ 120,999.50 in fees and $372.81 in expenses. In December 2009, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans first quarterly fee application. Under its fourth fee application (for June 1, 2009, to June 30, 2009). Rutan sought approval of $148,667.50 in fees and $196.50 in expenses. In March 2010. the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans second quarterly fee application. Under its fifth fee application (for the period July], 2009, to July 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $327,090.00 in fees and $486.93 in expenses. In March 2010, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans second quarterly fee application. Under
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its sixth fee application (for August 1, 2009, to August 31, 2009) Rutan sought approval of $144,951.00 in fees and $363.61 in expenses. In March 2010, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans second quarterly fee application. Under its seventh fee application (for the period September I, 2009 to September 1, 2009, to September 30, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $90318.50 in fees and $112,33 in expenses. Under (he Administrative Order, Rutan received approval of $72,254.80 in fees and $112.33 in expenses. Under its eighth fee application (for the period October I, 2009 to October 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $67,767.50 in fees and $772.08 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $54,214.00 in fees and $772.08 in expenses. Under its ninth fee application (for the period November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $92,511.00 in fees and $67.25 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $74,008.80 in fees and $67.25 in expenses. Under its tenth fee application (for the period December I, 2009 to December 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $201,727.00 in fees and $1,481.92 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $161,381.60 in fees and $1,481.92 in expenses. Under its eleventh fee application (for the period January 1,2010 to January 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $40,245.50 in fees and $631.09 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $32,196.40 in fees and $631 .09 in expenses. Under its twelfth fee application (for the period February I, 2010 to February 28, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $39,018.00 in fees and $67.32 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $31,214.40 in fees and $67.32 in expenses. Under its thirteenth fee application (for the period March I, 20] 0 to March 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $18,383.00 in fees and $99.52 in expenses. Under the
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its fourteenth fee application (for the period April I, 2010 to April 30 2010), Rutan sought approval of $10,060.00 in fees and ($. 10) in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $8,048.00 in fees and $(0,10) in expenses. Under its fifteenth fee application (May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of$3,1 10.00 in fees. Rutan received $2,488.00 in fees and $(0.00) in expenses. Under its sixteenth fee application June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $1,780.00 in fees and $36.51 in expenses. On August 31, 2010, a certification of no objection regarding Rutans sixteenth fee application was filed. Under its seventeenth fee application (for the period July 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $6,527.50 in lees and $10.00 in costs. Rutans seventeenth fee application was filed on September 15, 2010. Under its eighteenth fee application (for the period August I, 2010 to August 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $11,349.90 in fees and $4.40 in costs. Rutans eighteenth fee application was filed on September 16, 2010. 9. Rutans billing statements for September, 2010 are attached hereto as
Exhibit A. These statements contain daily time logs describing the time spent by each attorney and paraprofessional during the Interim Period. To the best of Rutans knowledge, this Application complies with sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, this Courts Local Rules, and the Administrative Order. Rutans time reports are either (a) initially handwritten by the attorney or paralegal performing the described services and then entered into Rutans computerized billing program by an administrative assistant or (b) entered directly into Rutaiis computerized billing program by the attorney or paralegal performing the
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described services. The time reports are then organized on a daily basis. Rutan is sensitive to issues of "lumping" and, unless time was spent in one time frame on a variety of different matters for a particular client, separate time entries are set forth in the time reports. Rutaris charges for its professional services are based upon the time, nature, extent and value of such services and the cost of comparable services other than in a case under the Bankruptcy Code.
Actual and Necessary Expenses
10.
Interim Period is attached hereto as part of E xhibit A. II. Rutan charges $0.10 per page for photocopying expenses related to cases,
such as this one, arising in Delaware. Rutans photocopying machines automatically record the number of copies made when the person that is doing the copying enters the clients account number into a device attached to the photocopier. Rutan summarizes each clients photocopying charges on a daily basis. 12. Rutan charges $1.00 for the firsi page and $0.50 for each additional page
of out-going Facsimile transmissions. There is no additional charge for long distance telephone calls on faxes. The charge for outgoing facsimile transmissions reflects Rutans calculation of the actual costs incurred by Rutan for the machines, supplies, and extra labor expenses associated with sending facsimile transmissions and is reasonable in relation to the amount charged by outside vendors who provide similar services. Rutan does not charge the Debtors for the receipt of faxes in this case. 13. With respect to providers of on-line legal research services (g,, LEXIS
and WESTLAW), Rutan charges the standard usage rates these providers charge for
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computerized legal research. Rutan bills its clients the actual amounts charged by such services, with no premium. Any volume discount received by Rutan is passed on to the client, 14, Rutan believes the foregoing rates are the market rates that the majority of
law firms charge clients for such services. In addition, Rutan believes that such charges are in accordance with the American Bar Associations ("ABA") guidelines, as set forth in the ABAs Statement
professional services in these cases during the Interim Period, and the paralegals and case management assistants of Rutan who provided services to these attorneys during the Interim Period, are set forth in the attached Exhibit A. 16. Rutan, by and through such persons, as special corporate and litigation
counsel, has advised the Debtors on a regular basis with respect to various corporate and litigation matters in connection with the Debtors bankruptcy cases, and performed all necessary professional services which are described and narrated in detail below. Rutans efforts have been extensive due to the size and complexity of the Debtors bankruptcy cases. Summary of Services by Proiect 17. The services rendered by Rutan during the Interim Period can be grouped
into the categories set forth below. Rutan attempted to place the services provided in the category that best relates to such services. However, because certain services may relate
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to one or more categories, services pertaining to one category may in fact be included in another category. These services performed, by categories, are generally described below, with a more detailed identification of the actual services provided set forth
on the
attached Exhibit A, which identifies the attorneys and paraprofessionals who rendered services relating to each category, along with the number of hours for each individual and the total compensation sought for each category. A. 18.
Corporate Governance
During the Interim Period, the Firm, among other things, communicated
with the Debtor relating to officer resignations and prepared documents relating to officer resignations. Fees: $172.00; Hours: 0,8
B. Fee Application
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During the Interim Period, the Firm drafted its Sixteenth and Seventeenth
Monthly Fee Application for compensation and reimbursement. Fees: $1,950.00; Hours: 3.9 C. 20.
Business Interruption Insurance
During the Interim Period, the Firm drafted a letter to the debtors insurer
regarding insurance issues and communicated with Debtors and others regarding business interruption insurance claims. Fees: $2,400.00 Hours: 4.8
Valuation of Services
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connection with their representation of the Debtors during the Interim Period, as follows:
RUTAN PROFESSIONALS
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Position of the Applicant, Number of Years in that Position, Prior Relevant Experience, Year of Obtaining License to Practice, Are of Exjiertise
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Duke Wahlquist
Eric J, Fromme
Brendt Butler
Laurie Biegel
Partner since 1992; Member of CA State Bar since 1982; Member of Trial Law Orouo Senior Counsel since 2010; Member of CA State Bar since 1997; Member of Financial Practices Grouo Associate since 2009; Member of CA State Bar since 2000; Member of Financial Practices Oroun Paralegal since Member of Corporate Law Grouo
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$550.00
JliJle,cJ
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Total Comnensation
$1,760.00
$1950.00
3.9
$1,950.00
$400.00
1.6
$640.00
$215.00
0.8
$172.00
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The nature of the work performed by these persons is fully set forth in
Exhibit A. The rates charged by Rutans professionals and paraprofessionals are typical for the nature of the work, and the reasonable value of the services rendered by Rutan to the Debtors during the Interim Period is $4,552.00 23, Under 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, Rutaii respectfully submits that the
amount requested by Rutan is fair and reasonable given (a) the complexity of these cases, (b) the time expended,
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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 Bankruptcy Code, Further, Rutan has reviewed Local Rule 2016-2 and the Administrative Order and believes that this Application complies with requirements of that Rule and Order.
WHEREFORE, Rutan respectfully requests that, for the period from September I,
2010, to September 30, 2010, it be awarded on an interim basis $4,552.00, consisting of fees in the amount of $4,522.00, costs in the amount of $30.00 and that it be authorized to receive a payment from the Debtor of $3,647.60, consisting of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. Rutan also requests such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Eric J. Fro e (State Bar No. 193517) 611 Anton Boulevard, Fourteenth Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1931 Telephone: 714641-5100 Facsimile: 7l4546-9035 Email: efromme@rutan.com Special Corporate and Litigation Counsel for the Debtors and Debtor in Possession
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Eric J. Fromme after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says: a) I am an attorney with the law Firm of Rutan & Tucker, LLP ("Rutan"), and
have been admitted to practice law before all of the court of the State of California. b) I am familiar with the work performed on behalf of the Debtors by the
Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses of Rulan & Tucker, LLP Special Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession for the Period from September 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 (the "Application"). To the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the facts set forth therein are true and correct. d) I have reviewed Del, Bankr. LR 20162 and the Administrative Order
entered on or about April 8, 2009 [Docket #147], and submit that the Application substantially complies such Rule and Order.
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personally appeared Eric I Fromme and proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name) is/are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/shelchey executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(i@)- and that by his/bei - their signature(s-) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity(ies) upon behalf of which the person-acted, executed the instrument, certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS hand and official seal.
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TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Nineteenth Monthly Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses NUMBER OF PAGES: DATE OF DOCUMENT: /Q /.5---/
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re Chapter Case No. 09-10785(KJC) (Jointly Administered) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., ci al., Debtors. Objections Deadline: October 28, 2010, Ht 4:00 p.m. Hearing Dater Only If Objections Are Timely Filed NOTICE OF FILING OF NINETEENTH MONTHLY FEE APPLICATION TO: (I) the Debtors; (ii) counsel to the Debtors; (iii) the United States Trustee, and (iv) counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Notice Parties) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ruton & Tucker, LLP ("Rutan), special counsel to the debtors and debtors in possession in the above-captioned case (the "Debtors"), has filed its Nineteenth Monthly Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of
Expenses of Rtan & Tucker, UP as Special Counsel to (he Debtors and Debtors in Possession, for the Period from September 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010, seeking
compensation for services and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of $ (the "Application").
4,552.00
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that objections, if any, to the Application must be made in accordance with the Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.C. 105(a)
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. 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 III W. Ocean
and 331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Professionals and Committee Members [Docket No, 147] (the "Administrative Order") and must be filed with the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, and received by no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on October 28, 2010 (the "Objection Deadline"), Objections or other responses to the Application, if any, must also be served so that they are received not later than October 28, 2010
at 4:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern
time, by: (a) the Debtors, (1) Pacific Energy Resources, Ill W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802, Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Senior VP & CFO and (2) Zolfo Cooper, 166 Sixth Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10036, Attn: Scott W. Wino, Senior Managing Director; (b) counsel to the Debtors, (I) Pachuiski Stang Ziehi & Jones LLP, 919 North Market Street, 171h Floor, Wilmington, DE 19899-8705, Attn: Laura
Davis Jones, Esq.; Fax: 302-652-4400, e-mail: liones@pszilaw.cm; (2) Pachuiski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 900674100; Arm: Ira D. K.harasch, Esq.; Fax: 310-201-0760, e-mail: ikharash(nszj law, com; and (3) Rutan & Tucker, LLP, 611 Anton Blvd., Ste, 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Attn: Penelope Parmes, Esq.; Fax 714-546-9035, email: pparmes@rutan.com; (c) the Office of the United States Trustee, J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, 844 N. King Street, Suite 2207, Lock Box 35, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, Attn: Joseph McMahon, Esq. and (d) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee"), (1) Steptoe & Johnson LLP, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067;
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Attn: Katherine C. Piper, Esq., Fax: (310) 734-3173, e-mail: kpiper(steptoe.eom and (2) Pepper Hamilton LLP, Hercules Plaza, Ste 5100, 1313 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Afin: James C. Carignan, Esq., Fax: (302) 421-8390, e-mail: I can gnanipppenlaw.com (the "Notice Parties")
held at the convenience of the Bankruptcy Court. Only those objections made in writing and timely filed, served and received in accordance with the Administrative Order and the procedures described herein will be considered by the Bankruptcy Court at such hearing.
Eric J. From State Bar No. 193517) 611 Anton Blevard, Fourteenth Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1931 Telephone: 714-641-5100 Facsimile: 714-546-9035 Email: efromme@rutan.com Special Corporate and Litigation Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in possession
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EXHIBIT A
4225-00I\DOCS_DE6375. I
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO II West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 593125 Account No. 023353 - 0043 Billing Atty. James OrN ea l Date October I, 2010 Page 1
RE: Business Interruption Insurance and Insurance Return Premiums on Cancellation of Alaska Coverage FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 09/02/10 Brendt Butler Revise supplemental letter and e-mail all hands. Duke F Wahlquist Review draft letter and exhibits thereto (1 .5), conference call with Ms. Jennifer Kuritz, Mr. Gerry Tywoniuk and Jim Cyr pertaining to business interruption claim (0.5). Brendt Butler Telephone call all hands re supplemental letter re B! claim. Brendt Butler Revise letter and exhibits. Duke F Wahiquist Review and analysis of draft letters to insurer and phone conference with Jim Cyr (Beecher Carlson) Jennifer Kurilz and GenyTywoniuk regarding same. 0.90
09/07/10
2.00
09/07/10
0,30
09/08/10
0.40
09/10/10
1.20
4.80 $2,400.00
Additional disbursements may have been paid or Incurred on your boirall and are not roflaclad In thin statement An additional olaIomonr noTaTing Guch will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA). )LC).or (DC) (000wrrrg an individuals name denotes paralegal. law clerk or Gocumeni Clerk
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. October I, 2010 Business Interruption Insurance and Insurance Return Premiums on Cancellation of Alaska Coverageirivoice No. 5931 023353-0043 Page No. 2
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0-30 DAYS $3,395.00 31- 60 DAYS $0.00 61 -90 DAYS $955.00 91 - 180 DAYS $2,050.40 OVER 180 $7,268.60
Additional dlburcmants may have been paid or Incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this slirterneril. An additional statement coveong such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA). (LC).ar (DC) following an individuals name denotes paraleaI, law clerk or document clerk
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Business Interruption Insurance and Insurance Return Premiums on Cancellation of Alaska Coverage
INVOICE SUMMARY CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This invoice 2,400.00 2,400.00
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 8300 Von Karinan Irvine, CA 92612 AAN: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice oiamber listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your bahall and are 001 toltacted in this stalemeol. An additional statement covering such dusbuisumanla will be tarnished to you. The abbreviation (PA). (LC),or (DC) totIwrug an ndivlduTs name denotes parIegaI, law clerk or document cleric.
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 593125 Account No. 023353 - 0043 Billing Atly, James ONeal Date October 1, 2010
Business Interruption Insurance and Insurance Return Premiums on Cancellation of Alaska Coverage
REMITTANCE COPY
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$ $
2,400.00 2,400.00
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karnian Irvine, CA 92612 ABA N: 122000496 Swift Code: BOPCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursement, may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected In this statement An additional statement covering such dilbur,emont, will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC).o (Dc) totIowrrig an iriLkviduars name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clark
A PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS 611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92628-1950 (711)041-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO Ill West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
RE: Fee Application FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 09/10/10 EricFrornrne Email from G. Amber regarding monthly fee applications and reply to same (.1), Review and revise monthly fee application (6); Eric Fromrne Review and revise monthly fee application Eric Fromrne Finalize Monthly Fee Application for filing (.6); email from 0. Amber regarding hearing on Quarterly Fee Application (2); reply to same (1); Analyze accounting records to verify accuracy of Quarterly fee application (.3); Eric Prornme Further review and analyze Quarterly Fee Application for accuracy (.2); email k. linlayson regarding same (.1); review reply from K. finlayson regarding same (.1); 0.70
09/13/10
1,60
09/14/10
1.20
09/15/10
0.40
3.90 $1,950.00
Additional dIsbuleemonle may have been pad or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this nlalerneni An additional statement covering Such disbursements WV be Iumished to you. The abbroviallon (PA). (LC),or (DC) following an n0lsduafs foWl, denote , paralegal, lam ciorl, or document clerk.
DISBURSEMENTS AND COSTS ADVANCED Appearance Fees Total Disbursements 30.00 $30.00
Total Current Fees and Costs Prior Balance Due Total Balance Due
$1,980.00
7,254.60
$9234.60
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
0-30 DAYS
$4,020.00
31-60 DAYS
$1,360.00
61-90 DAYS
$150.00
OVER 180
$1,998.60
AdditiorI diabursemena may have been paid Or Incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this Otalemeni An additional Stalameni covering ouch diGblrrsomants will be furnished to you The abbreviation (PA). (LC).or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal. law clam or document clerk.
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO .51 9027
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1960 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92628-1960 (?141641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO ill West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Fee Application
INVOICE SUMMARY CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Disbursements and Costs Advanced Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
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Wire instructions
Union Bank of Cali fomis 18300 Von Korman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA /1: 1220OD496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: RLIISTI & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid of incurred On your behalf and are not reflected in [his slalamenl An additional statement covenng such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA). )LC),or (DC) IollOwinfl an InOrvtcluaIn name denotes paralegal. l aw clerk or document clerk
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 953519027
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA 929281950 (714) 641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO III West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 593123 Account No. 023353- 0031 Billing Atty, James ONeal Date October 1, 2010
Fee Application
REMITTkNCE COPY *** PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE WITH YOUR REMITTANCE CURRFNT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Disbursements and Costs Advanced
Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
$
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1,950.00 30.00
1,980.00
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA N: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS331vlPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or Incurred on your behalf and are not rofleered III 1111$ Gralerrrenl. An aadilranal statement oovenng such diabursemenla will be Furnished to you The abbreviation (PA). (LC(,or (DC) following an ,fldiv,duCI; name denotes paralagel. law Clark or document clerk.
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE SOX 1950 COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA 92628.1950 (714) 641.5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd, Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO Ill West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No, 593124 Account No. 023353 - 0032 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date October 1, 2010 Page I
RE: Corporate Governance FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 09/03/10 Laurie Biegel (PA) Review and respond to email from Ms. Kuritz; prepare officer resignations; respond to email from Mr. Tywoniuk. Total Hours Total Professional Services 0.80
0,80 $172.00
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0-30 DAYS $172.00 31-60 DAYS $1,110.00 61-90 DAYS $224.01 91-180 DAYS $344.20 OVER 180 $1,039.30
A9drIronnI disbursements may Trave been paid or incurred on your bohall and are not reflecled in this slalernieni An additional statement covering such dGburCemonts will be furnished 10 you. The abbravrelion (PA), (LC(,or (DC) folloMng an individuals name denotes paralegal. law dOur or document closE,
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 593124 Account No. 023353 - 0032 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date October I, 2010
Corporate Governance
REMITTANCE COPY
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CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
172.00
172.00
Wire Instructions
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Additional dlsbursemonfa may have been paid or Incurred on your behalf and are not reflected In thIs slalement. An additional elalemenl covering such dlsbuisemenle will be furnished to YOU. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal. law clerk or document clerk.
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95.5519027
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611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA 92629.1950 (714) 641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO I] I West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Corporate Governance
INVOICE SUMMARY CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
$ $
172.00 172.00
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karmen Irvine, CA 92612 ABA: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above,
ABddIonal disbursements may have been paid or neutoad on your bohIl and are 001 tetleclad in this SIeIEmenI. An addlisnal Clalemeni coucring such daburornanIs will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA). (LC(.or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal. low cIcib 01 document clerk.
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re: PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., et al., 1
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
STATE OF DELAWARE COUNTY OF NEW CASTLE
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that she is employed by the law firm of Pachuiski Stang Ziehi & Jones LLP, attorneys for the Debtors in the above-captioned action, and that on the 14 1h day of October 2010 she caused a copy of the following document(s) to be served upon the parties on the attached service lists in the manner indicated:
Notice and Monthly Fee Application of Rutan & Tucker, LLP as Special Counsel to the Debtors for the Period September 1-30, 2010
W ot Commission Exp.:
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The Debtors in thecases,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. 4 not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); 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,
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Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Fee App Service List Case No. 09-10785 Document No. 147432 03 - Hand Delivery 05 - First Class Mail 02 - Overnight Delivery 01 - Interoffice Pouch
Hand Delivery (Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors) David B. Stratton, Esquire James C. Carignan, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP Hercules Plaza, Suite 1500 1313 Market Street Wilmington, DE 19899 First Class Mail (Debtors) Mr. Gerry Tyworiiuk Senior Vice President & CFO Pacific Energy Resources 111 We. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802 First Class Mail (Debtors) Mr. Scott W. Winn Senior Managing Director Zolfo Cooper 11 66 Sixth Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10026 First Class Mail (Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors) Francis J. Lawall, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP 3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth & Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA 19103 First Class Mail (couniel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors) Filiberto Agusti, Esquire Stev :n Reed, Esquire Josha Taylor, Esquire Stetoe & Johnson LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036
(Counsel for Debtors) Laura Davis Jones, Esquire James E. ONeill, Esquire Kathleen P. Makowski, Esquire Pachuiski Stang Ziehi & 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., 1 11h Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Hand Delivery (United States Trustee) Joseph McMahon, Esquire Office of the United States Trustee J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building 844 North King Street, Suite 2207 Lockbox 35 Wilmington, DE 19801 Hand Delivery (Copy Service) Parcels, Inc. Vito I. DiMaio 230 N. Market Street Wilmington, OE 19801
First Class Mail (counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors) Robbin Itkin, Esquire Katherine Piper, Esquire Kelly Frazier, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson LLP 2121 Avenue of the Stars, 28tIi Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Overnight Delivery) (The Fee Auditor) Warren H. Smith Warren H. Smith & Associates, P.C. Republic Center 325 N. St. Paul, Suite 1250 Dallas, Texas 75201 Overnight Delivery (Office of the Fee Auditor) Ms. Melanie M. White Warren H. Smith & Associates, P.C. Republic Center 325 N. St. Paul, Suite 1250 Dallas, Texas 75201
68773.00I\DOCSDE: I17432.t
Exhibit 2
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Rutan & Tucker, LLP ("Rutan"), special counsel
to the debtors and debtors in possession in the above-captioned case (the "Debtors"), has filed its Twentieth Monthly Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses of Rutan & Tucker, LLP as Special Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession, for the Period from October 1, 2010 through December 23, 2010, seeking compensation for services and reimbursement of expenses in the amount of $6,601.70 (the "Application").
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
and 331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Professionals and Committee Members [Docket No. 147] (the "Administrative Order") and must be filed with the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, and received by no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on March 14, 2011(the "Objection Deadline"). Objections or other responses to the Application, if any, must also be served so that they are received not later than March 14, 2011 at 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, 17th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19899-8705, Attn: Laura Davis Jones, Esq.; Fax: 302-652-4400, e-mail: ljones@pszjlaw.com; (2) Pachulski Stang
Ziehi & Jones LLP, 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 900674100; Attn: Ira D. Kharasch, Esq.; Fax: 310-201-0760, e-mail: ikharash@nszjlaw.com; and (3) Rutan & Tucker, LLP, 611 Anton Blvd., Ste. 1400, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Attn: Penelope Parmes, Esq.; Fax 714-546-9035, email: pparmes@rutan.com; (c) the Office of
the United States Trustee, J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, 844 N. King Street, Suite 2207, Lock Box 35, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, Attn: Joseph McMahon, Esq. and (d) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee"), (1) Steptoe & Johnson LLP, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067;
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(pepperIaw.com (the "Notice Parties")
M hew E. Grimshaw (State Bar No. 210424) 611 Anton Boulevard, Fourteenth Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1931 Telephone: 714-641-5100 Facsimile: 714-546-9035 Email: mgrimshaw@rutan.com Special Corporate and Litigation Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in possession
PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., et a1_ 1 Case No. 09-10785(KJC) (Jointly Administered) Debtors. Objections Deadline: March 14, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. Hearing Dater Only If Objections Are Timely Filed
TWENTIETH MONTHLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF RUTAN& TUCKER LLP, AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2010
Name of Applicant: Authorized to Provide Professional Services to: Date of Retention: Period for which Compensation and Reimbursement is Sought: Amount of Compensation Sought as Actual, Reasonable and Necessary: Amount of Expense Reimbursement Sought as Actual, Reasonable and Necessary: This is a: .... monthly Rutan & Tucker LLP Special Counsel to Debtors and Debtors in Possession Nunc Pro Tunc to March 9, 2009 by order entered on or about May 1, 2009 October 1, 2010 through December 23, 2010 2 $6, 533. 50 $68.20
- interim
- final application.
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 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
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This application may include time expended before the time period indicated that has not been included in a 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
The total time expended for fee application preparation is approximately and the corresponding compensation requested is approximately $1,250.00. PRIOR APPLICATIONS FILED Date Filed 6/17/09 6/24/09 8/7/09 8/11/09 8/17/09 9/30/09 10/20/09 11/24/09 12/9/09 1/20/10 2/26/10 4/1/10 4/26/10 5/26/10 7/8/10 8/4/10 9/14/10 Requested Fees $102,732.50 $124,537.50 $120,999.50 $148, 667.50 $327,090.00 $144,951.00 $90,318.50 $67,767.50 $92,511.00 $201,727.00 $40,245.50 $39,018.00 $18,383.00 $10,060.00 $3,110.00 $1,780.00 $6,527.50 Requested Expenses $1,389.62 $10,542.35 $372.81 Approved Fees $102,732.50 $124,537.50 $120,999.50 $118,934.00 $261,672.00 $116,324.41 $72,254.80 $54,214.00 $74,008.80 $161,381.60
5 hours
Period Covered March 9, 2009, to March 31, 2009 April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009 May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009 June 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009 July 1, 2009 to July 31, 2009 Aug. 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2009 Sept. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2009 Oct, 1, 2009 to Oct. 31, 2009 Nov. 1, 2009 to Nov. 30, 2009 Dec. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009 Jan. 1, 2010 to Jan. 31, 2010 Feb. 1, 2010 to Feb. 28, 2010 March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010 April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010 May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010 June l,2OlOto June 30, 2010 July 1,2010to July 31, 2010
Approved ExDenses $1,389.62 $10,542.35 $372.81 $196.50 $486.93 $363.61 $112.33 $772.08
$196.50
$486.93 $363.61 $112.33 $772.08 $67.25 $1,481.92
$67.25
$1,481.92 $631.09 $67.32 $99.55 ($0.10) $0 ____ $36.51 $10.00
$631.09 $32,196.40 __________ $67.32 $31,214.40 $99.55 ($0.10) (0) $36.51 $10.00 $14,706.40 $8,048.00 $2,488.00 $1,424.00 $5,222.00
included herein.
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9/16/10 10/14/10
August 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010 September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010
$11,349.90 $4,522.00
$4.40 $30.00
$9,076.40 $3,617.60
$4.40 $30.00
RUTAN PROFESSIONALS Position of the Applicant, Number of Years in that Position, Prior Relevant Experience, Year of Obtaining License to Practice. Are of Expertise Partner since 1998; Member of CA State Bar since 1982; Chair of Rutans Financial Practices Grouo Partner since 1998; Member of CA Bar since 1981; Member of Corporate Law Group Partner since 2002; Member of CA State Bar since 1994; Member of Trial Law Group Senior Counsel since 2010; Member of CA State Bar since 1997; Member of Financial Practices Gwiw Associate since 2004; Member of CA Bar since 2004; Member of Corporate Law Group Paralegal since 2002; Member of Corporate Law Groun
Gregg Amber
$550.00
4.4
$2,420.00
Steven J. Goon
$430.00
3.6
$1,548.00
Eric J. Fromme
$500.00
2.2
$1,100.00
Garrett Sleichter
$375.00
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$300.00
Laurie Biegel
$215.00
2.7
$580.50
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COMPENSATION BY CATEGORY Project Categories Fee Application Corporate Governance Public Renortina General Case Administration Total Total Hours 2.2 2.3 .4 9.7 14.6 EXPENSE SUMMARY Total Exoense $63.00 $5.20 $68.20 Total Fees $2,420.00 $494.50 $86.00 $4,853.00 $6.533.50
Service Provider
M thew . Grimshaw (State Bar No. 210424) 611 Anton Boulevard, Fourteenth Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1931 Telephone: 714-641-5100 Facsimile: 714-546-9035 Email : mgrimshawrutan.com Special Corporate and Litigation Counsel for the Debtors and Debtors in possession
Rutan may use one or more service providers. The service providers identified herein below are the primary service providers for the categories described.
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TWENTIETH MONTHLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF RUTAN & TUCKER LLP, SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 23. 2010
Pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (collectively, the "Bankruptcy Rules"), and the Courts "Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.C. 105(A) and 331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Expense Reimbursement of Professionals and Committee Members," entered on or about April 8, 2009 (the "Administrative Order"), Rutan & Tucker LLP ("Rutan" or the "Firm"), special counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession ("Debtors"), hereby submits its Twentieth Monthly Application for Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from October 1, 2010 through December 23, 2010 (the
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. 4 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,
"Application"). By this Application Rutan seeks a monthly interim allowance of compensation in the amount of $6,601.70, consisting of $6,533.50 in fees, $68.20 in costs and payment of $5,295.00 (80% of the allowed fees), $68.20 (100% of costs) for the period October 1, 2010 through December 24, 2010 (the "Interim Period"). In support of this Application, Rutan respectfully represents as follows: Background 1. On March 9, 2009 (the "Petition Date"), the Debtors filed voluntary
petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors continue in possession of their properties and continues to operate and manage their business as debtors in possession pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. A Committee of Unsecured Creditors ("Committee") was appointed on or about March 19, 2009. No trustee or examiner has been appointed in the Debtors chapter 11 cases. 2. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157
and 1334. This is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2). 3. On or about April 8, 2009, the Court entered the Administrative Order,
authorizing certain professionals ("Professionals") to submit monthly applications for interim compensation and reimbursement for expenses, pursuant to the procedures specified therein. 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 Debtors are 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, at three-month intervals, each Professional shall file and serve an interim application for allowance of the amounts sought in its monthly fee applications for that period. All fees and expenses paid are on an interim basis until final allowance by the Court. 4. The retention of Rutan, as special corporate and litigation counsel to the
Debtors, was approved effective as of the Petition Date by this Courts "Order Granting Debtors Application Pursuant to Sections 105(A), 327, 328, and 330 of the Bankruptcy Code Authorizing Debtors to Retain, Employ and Compensate Rutan & Tucker, LLP as Special Corporation and Litigation Counsel," entered on or about May 1, 2009 (the "Retention Order"). The Retention Order authorized Rutan to be compensated on an hourly basis and to be reimbursed for actual and necessary out-of-pocket expenses. RUTANS APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES Compensation Paid and Its Source 5. All services for which Rutan requests compensation were performed for or
on behalf of the Debtors. 6. Rutan 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 connection with the matters covered by this Application. There is no agreement or understanding between Rutan and any other person other than the partners of Rutan for the sharing of compensation to be received for services rendered in this case. 7. Prior to the Petition Date, the Debtors provided Rutan with a retainer to
secure payment of the fees owed to it by the Debtors and the expenses incurred by Rutan on the Debtors behalf. Rutan received payments from the Debtors during the year prior
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to the Petition Date in the amount of $2,437,169.16. After the Petition Date, Rutan obtained the Courts permission to draw on its pre-petition retainer to pay certain amounts owing to it as of the Petition Date. The balance of the prepetition retainer was credited to the Debtors and is being utilized as Rutans retainer against post-petition fees and expenses pursuant to the compensation procedures approved by this Court and the Bankruptcy Code. 8. This is Rutans twentieth monthly fee application. In its first monthly fee
application (for the period of March 9, 2009, to March 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $102,732.50 in fees and $1,389.62 in expenses. In December 2009, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans first quarterly fee application. In its second monthly fee application (for the period of April 1, 2009, to April 30, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $124,537.50 in fees and $10,542.35 in expenses. In December 2009, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans first quarterly fee application. Under its third fee application (for the period May 1, 2009, to May 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $120,999.50 in fees and $372.81 in expenses. In December 2009, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans first quarterly fee application. Under its fourth fee application (for June 1, 2009, to June 30, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $148,667.50 in fees and $196.50 in expenses. In March 2010, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans second quarterly fee application. Under its fifth fee application (for the period Julyl, 2009, to July 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $327,090.00 in fees and $486.93 in expenses. In March 2010, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans second quarterly fee application. Under its sixth fee application (for August 1, 2009, to August 31, 2009) Rutan sought approval
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of $144,951.00 in fees and $363.61 in expenses. In March 2010, the Court approved Rutans fees when it approved Rutans second quarterly fee application. Under its seventh fee application (for the period September 1, 2009 to September 1, 2009, to September 30, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $90,318.50 in fees and $112.33 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received approval of $72,254.80 in fees and $112.33 in expenses. Under its eighth fee application (for the period October 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $67,767.50 in fees and $772.08 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $54,214.00 in fees and $772.08 in expenses. Under its ninth fee application (for the period November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $92,511.00 in fees and $67.25 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $74,008.80 in fees and $67.25 in expenses. Under its tenth fee application (for the period December 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009), Rutan sought approval of $201,727.00 in fees and $1,481.92 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order. Rutan received $161,381.60 in fees and $1,481.92 in expenses. Under its eleventh fee application (for the period January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $40,245.50 in fees and $631.09 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $32,196.40 in fees and $63 1.09 in expenses. Under its twelfth fee application (for the period February 1, 2010 to February 28, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $39,018.00 in fees and $67.32 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $31,214.40 in fees and $67.32 in expenses. Under its thirteenth fee application (for the period March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $18,383.00 in fees and $99.52 in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $14,706.40 in fees and
its fourteenth fee application (for the period April 1, 2010 to April 30 2010), Rutan sought approval of $10,060.00 in fees and ($.] 0) in expenses. Under the Administrative Order, Rutan received $8,048.00 in fees and $(0. 10) in expenses. Under its fifteenth fee application (May 1, 20 10 to May 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $3,110.00 in fees. Rutan received $2,488.00 in fees and $(0.00) in expenses. Under its sixteenth fee application June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $1,780.00 in fees and $36.51 in expenses. On August 31, 2010, a certification of no objection regarding Rutans sixteenth fee application was filed. Under its seventeenth fee application (for the period July 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $6,527.50 in fees and $10.00 in costs. Rutans seventeenth fee application was filed on September 15, 2010. Under its eighteenth fee application (for the period August 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010), Rutan sought approval of $11,349.90 in fees and $4.40 in costs. Rutans eighteenth fee application was filed on September 16, 2010. Under its nineteenth fee application (for the period September 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010, Rutan sought approval of $4,522.00 in fees and $30.00 in costs. Rutans nineteenth fee application was filed on October 14, 2010. 9. Rutans billing statements for October, 2010 through December 24, 2010
are attached hereto as Exhibit A. These statements contain daily time logs describing the time spent by each attorney and paraprofessional during the Interim Period. To the best of Rutans knowledge, this Application complies with sections 330 and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, this Courts Local Rules, and the Administrative Order. Rutans time reports are either (a) initially handwritten by the attorney or paralegal performing the described services and then entered into Rutans
computerized billing program by an administrative assistant or (b) entered directly into Rutans computerized billing program by the attorney or paralegal performing the described services. The time reports are then organized on a daily basis. Rutan is sensitive to issues of "lumping" and, unless time was spent in one time frame on a variety of different matters for a particular client, separate time entries are set forth in the time reports. Rutans charges for its professional services are based upon the time, nature, extent and value of such services and the cost of comparable services other than in a case under the Bankruptcy Code. Actual and Necessary Expenses 10. A summary of actual and necessary expenses incurred by Rutan for the
Interim Period is attached hereto as part of Exhibit A. 11. Rutan charges $0. 10 per page for photocopying expenses related to cases,
such as this one, arising in Delaware. Rutans photocopying machines automatically record the number of copies made when the person that is doing the copying enters the clients account number into a device attached to the photocopier. Rutan summarizes each clients photocopying charges on a daily basis. 12. Rutan charges $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page
of out-going facsimile transmissions. There is no additional charge for long distance telephone calls on faxes. The charge for outgoing facsimile transmissions reflects Rutans calculation of the actual costs incurred by Rutan for the machines, supplies, and extra labor expenses associated with sending facsimile transmissions and is reasonable in relation to the amount charged by outside vendors who provide similar services. Rutan does not charge the Debtors for the receipt of faxes in this case.
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and WESTLAW), Rutan charges the standard usage rates these providers charge for computerized legal research. Rutan bills its clients the actual amounts charged by such services, with no premium. Any volume discount received by Rutan is passed on to the client. 14. Rutan believes the foregoing rates are the market rates that the majority of
law firms charge clients for such services. In addition, Rutan believes that such charges are in accordance with the American Bar Associations ("ABA") guidelines, as set forth in the ABAs Statement of Principles, dated January 12, 1995, regarding billing for disbursements and other charges. Summary of Services Rendered 15. The names of the partners and associates of Rutan who have rendered
professional services in these cases during the Interim Period, and the paralegals and case management assistants of Rutan who provided services to these attorneys during the Interim Period, are set forth in the attached Exhibit A. 16. Rutan, by and through such persons, as special corporate and litigation
counsel, has advised the Debtors on a regular basis with respect to various corporate and litigation matters in connection with the Debtors bankruptcy cases, and performed all necessary professional services which are described and narrated in detail below. Rutans efforts have been extensive due to the size and complexity of the Debtors bankruptcy cases. Summary of Services by Prolect 17. The services rendered by Rutari during the Interim Period can be grouped
into the categories set forth below. Rutan attempted to place the services provided in the category that best relates to such services. However, because certain services may relate to one or more categories, services pertaining to one category may in fact be included in another category. These services performed, by categories, are generally described below, with a more detailed identification of the actual services provided set forth on the attached Exhibit A, which identifies the attorneys and paraprofessionals who rendered services relating to each category, along with the number of hours for each individual and the total compensation sought for each category.
A.
18.
Corporate Governance
During the Interim Period, the Firm, among other things, (i)
communicated with the Debtor relating to its business in Alaska and (ii) filed certain documents with the State of Alaska. Fees: $494.50; Hours: 2.3
B.
19.
Fee Application
During the Interim Period, the Firm (I) drafted its Monthly Fee
Applications for compensation and reimbursement and (ii) attended hearing on its fee appli ati ons. Fees: $1,150.00; Hours: 2.2
C.
20.
Public Reporting
During the Interim Period, the Firm, among other things, communicated
with the Debtors regarding their business Alaska. Fees: $86.00 Hours: .4
D.
21.
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analyzed documents; (2) analyzed issues relating potential claims and creditor assertions; (3) participated in case strategy sessions; and (4) communicated with and advised the Debtors. Fees: $4,853.00; Hours: 9.7 Valuation of Services 22. Attorneys and paraprofessionals of Rutan expended 14.6 hours in
connection with their representation of the Debtors during the Interim Period, as follows: RUTAN PROFESSIONALS Position of the Applicant, Number of Years in that Position, Prior Relevant Experience, Year of Obtaining License to Practice. Are of Expertise Partner since 1998; Member of CA Bar since 1982 Chair of Rutans Financial Practice Grout) Partner since 1998; Member of CA Bar since 1981; Member of Corporate Law Grow) Senior Counsel since 2010; Member of CA State Bar since 1997; Member of Financial Practices Group Partner since 2002; Member of CA State Bar since 1994; Member of Trial Law Group Associate since 2004; Member of CA Bar 2004; Member of Corporate Law Group Paralegal since; Member of Cortorate Law Grout,
Total Hours .9
Gregg Amber
$550.00
4.4
$2,420.00
Eric J. Fromme
$1,950.00
3.9
$1,950.00
Steven J. Goon
$430.00
3.6
$1,548.00
Garett Sleichter
$375.00
.8
$300.00
Laurie Biegel
$215.00
2.7
$580.50
Grand Total: S6,533.50.00 Total Hours: 14.6 Blended Rate: $476.00 23. The nature of the work performed by these persons is fully set forth in
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Exhibit A. The rates charged by Rutans professionals and paraprofessionals are typical for the nature of the work, and the reasonable value of the services rendered by Rutan to the Debtors during the Interim Period is $6,633.50 24. Under 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, Rutan respectfully submits that the
amount requested by Rutan is fair and reasonable given (a) the complexity of these cases, (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 Bankruptcy Code. Further, Rutan has reviewed Local Rule 2016-2 and the Administrative Order and believes that this Application complies with requirements of that Rule and Order. WHEREFORE, Rutan respectfully requests that, for the period from October 1, 2010, to December 23, 2010, it be awarded on an interim basis $6,601.70, consisting of fees in the amount of $6,533.50, costs in the amount of $68.20 and that it be authorized to receive a payment from the Debtor of $5,295.00, consisting of 80% of the allowed fees and 100% of the allowed costs. Rutan also requests such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Matiew W. ri shaw (State Bar No. 210424) 611 Anton Boulevard, Fourteenth Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1931 Telephone: 714-641-5100 Facsimile: 714-546-9035 Email: mgrimshawrutan.com Special Corporate and Litigation Counsel for the Debtors and Debtor in Possession
2123/023353-0031 1143I25OIaO2II811I
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VERIFICATION
State of California County of Orange )
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Matthew W. Grimshaw, after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says: a) I am an attorney with the law firm of Rutan & Tucker, LLP ("Rutan"), and
have been admitted to practice law before all of the court of the State of California. b) I am familiar with the work performed on behalf of the Debtors by the
Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses of Rutan & Tucker, LLP Special Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession for the Period from October 1, 2010, through December 23, 2010 (the "Application"). To the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the facts set forth therein are true and correct. d) I have reviewed Del. Bankr, LR 2016-2 and the Administrative Order
entered on or about April 8, 2009 [Docket # 147], and submit that the Application substantially complies such Rule and Order.
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Notary Public
INDIVIDUAL
CORPORATE OFFICER(S)
personifly appeared Matthew"W. Grimshaw and proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose names)-is/ae subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ie, and that by his/her/their signature (- s)-on the instrument the person(s), or the entity(ies) upon behalf of which the person(satted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNE, Vm4hand and official 1.
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TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Twentieth Monthly Fee Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses NUMBER OF PAGES: DATE OF DOCUMENT:
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EXHIBIT A
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95-3519027
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92628-1950 (714) 641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600093 Account No. 023353 - 0029 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010
INVOICE SUMMARY CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Disbursements and Costs Advanced Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
$ $
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 15300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA #: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95-3519027
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO III West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600093 Account No. 023353 - 0029 Billing Atty. James OrN eal Date December 29, 2010
REMITTANCE COPY *** PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE WITH YOUR REMITTANCE *** CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Disbursements and Costs Advanced Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
$ $
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA /: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95-3519027
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO Ill West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600093 Account No. 023353 - 0029 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010 Page 1
RE: General Case Administration FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2010 10/01/10 Garett Sleichter Review Cook Inlet Region withdrawal of administrative claim. Garett Sleichter Review Vetco Gray contract assignment document and related email correspondence (0.4); telephone conference with G. Tywoniuk re same (0.1). Penelope Parmes Conference call with I. Kharasch and G. Amber regarding pursuit of, claim against Forest Oil. Gregg Amber Conference call with I. Kharaseh and P. Parmes re possible claims in favor of the estate. Gregg Amber Meeting with 1. Kharasch, D. Katie, V. Katie and S. Goon re possible claims against Forest. Steve J Goon Meeting with D. Katie, V. Katie, G. Amber and I. Kharasch regarding Forest Oil claim (3.3); strategize with G. Amger regarding same (0.3). 0.30
11/12/10
0.50
12/01/10
S.,
12/01/10
I:,
12/10/10
3.60
12/10/10
3.60
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you The abbreviation (PA), (LC).or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
12/16/10
Gregg Amber Search files and e-mails for Alaska funds flow memorandum (0.2); correspondence with G. Tywoniuk re same and re obligor on $269 million loan (0.1).
0.30
10.00 $5,018.00
DISBURSEMENTS AND COSTS ADVANCED Duplication Direct Long Distance Total Disbursements 63.00 5.20 $68.20
Total Current Fees and Costs Previous Balance Due Payments and Adjustments Prior Balance Due Total Balance Due
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0- 30 DAYS $5,086.20 31- 60 DAYS $0.00 61 -90 DAYS $0.00 91 - 180 DAYS $2,518.10 OVER 180 $1,434.18
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA). (LC).or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal. law clerk or document clerir.
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95-3519027
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92628-1950 (714) 641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO Ill West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600094 Account No. 023353 - 0031 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010
Fee Application
INVOICE SUMMARY CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
L(IIIXIII] 1,100.00
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA #: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95-3519027
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92628-1950 (714) 641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO lii West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1 240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600094 Account No. 023353 - 0031 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010
Fee Application
REMITTANCE COPY *** PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE WITH YOUR REMITTANCE CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
F
S $
1,100.00 1,100.00
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA #: 122000496 Swill Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600094 Account No. 023353 -0031 Billing Atty. James OrN eal Date December 29, 2010 Page 1
RE: Fee Application FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2010 10/07/10 Eric Fromme Review agenda for hearing on fee applications. Eric Fromme Review fee application and prepare for attending fee application hearing (4). Eric Fromme Prepare for attending fee application hearing (3); Review amended agenda for hearing (1); Attend fee application hearing (.5); email G. Amber regarding report on same (1). Eric Fromme Review and revise Nineteenth interim fee application; review order on interim fees regarding same 0.20
10/11/10
0,40
10/12/10
1.00
10/13/10
0.60
2.20 $1,100.00
Total Current Fees Previous Balance Due Payments and Adjustments Prior Balance Due
:fsiX,II]
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
$3,900.00
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
o - 30 DAYS
$1,100.00
61 - 90 DAYS $390.00
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95-3519027
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92628-1950 (714)641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO Ill West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600095 Account No. 023353 0032 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010
Corporate Governance
INVOICE SUMMARY CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
$
$
494.50
494.50
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA P: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additonal statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO Ill West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600095 Account No. 023353 - 0032 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010
Corporate Governance
REMITTANCE COPY *** PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE WITH YOUR REMITTANCE CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
I"
$ $
494.50 494.50
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA ti: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal. law clerk or document clerk.
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95-3519027
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92628-1950 (714) 641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600095 Account No. 023353 - 0032 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010 Page 1
RE: Corporate Governance FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2010 10/05/10 Laurie Biegel (PA) Exchange emails with J. Kuntz regarding officers. Laurie Biegel ( PA) Research Alaska biennial report requirements in connection with PERL filing and prepare email to J. Kuritz regarding same. Laurie Biegel (PA) Exchange emails with G. Amber, L. Martinez and J. Kuritz regarding PERL qualification to do business in Alaska and review related issues (0.3); prepare withdrawal certificate (0.2); prepare filing agent instructions for same (0.2); prepare Notice of Change (0.2); follow up on Mario Azar matter (0.2). Laurie Biegel (PA) Follow up regarding matters related to withdrawal of PERL from Alaska and prepare additional documents related to same. 0.10
12/16/10
0.30
12/22/10
110
12/23/10
0.80
2.30 $494.50
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
Total Current Fees Previous Balance Due Payments and Adjustments Prior Balance Due Total Balance Due
$494.50
2,889.51 (2,247.41) 642.10 $1,136.60
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
o - 30 DAYS
$494.50
61 - 90 DAYS $34.40
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law cleric or document clerk.
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO Ill West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600096 Account No. 023353 -0023 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010
Public Reporting
INVOICE SUMMARY CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
$ $
86.00 86.00
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA: 122000496 Swill Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk,
TAXPAYERS ACCOUNT
NO 95.3519027
611 ANTON BOULEVARD SUITE 1400 POST OFFICE BOX 1950 COSTA MESA. CALIFORNIA 92628-1950 (714) 641-5100
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600096 Account No. 023353 - 0023 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010
Public Reporting
REMITTANCE COPY *** PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE WITH YOUR REMITTANCE *** CURRENT INVOICE SUMMARY: Professional Fees Fees and Costs Due This Invoice
$ $
86.00 86.00
Wire Instructions
Union Bank of California 18300 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92612 ABA: 122000496 Swift Code: BOFCUS33MPK Account Number: 0630133009 Account Name: Rutan & Tucker LLP Reference: Please refer to the invoice number listed above.
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA). (LC),or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk,
Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Sr. VP and CFO 111 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802
Invoice No. 600096 Account No. 023353 - 0023 Billing Atty. James ONeal Date December 29, 2010 Page 1
RE: Public Reporting FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2010 12/20/10 Laurie Biegel(PA) Exchange emails with L. Martinez regarding Alaska report matters. Laurie Biegel (PA) Review and respond to emails from J. Kuritz and L. Martinez regarding Alaska biennial report. 0.20
12/21/10
0.20
0.40
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC).or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
o - 30 DAYS
$86.00
61 - 90 DAYS $0.00
Additional disbursements may have been paid or incurred on your behalf and are not reflected in this statement. An additional statement covering such disbursements will be furnished to you. The abbreviation (PA), (LC)or (DC) following an individuals name denotes paralegal, law clerk or document clerk.