11 U.S.C. 327(a) (employment of professional persons) (11 U.S.C. 327(a) (2024 ed.))
A bankruptcy trustee may employ a professional, such as a broker to sell an estate asset, only with the court's approval and only if that professional is disinterested and holds no adverse interest.
Dated 17 Oct 2026Source checked 17 Oct 2026Basis: primary text
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“the trustee, with the court's approval, may employ one or more attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, or other professional persons, that do not hold or represent an interest adverse to the estate, and that are disinterested persons”
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