For The District of Dela Ware
For The District of Dela Ware
For The District of Dela Ware
In re:
PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., et al., i
) Chapter 11
)
Debtors.
SECOND QUARTERL Y APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF LOEB & LOEB LLP, SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION FOR THE FOURTH QUARTERLY PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Name of Applicant:
Date of Retention:
_ final application.
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings, LLC (tax 1.0. # not available); Cameros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (7021); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company (1234); Cameros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailing address for all of the Debtors is i i i W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802
2 This Application includes time expended before the time period indicated above that has not been included in any
prior quarterly application. In particular, this Application includes 8 hours and $3,044 billed for the months of September and October 2009 in connection with Applicant's retention and its First Quarterly fee application dated October 9, 2009. This Application also seeks $ 1462.50 on account i.9 hours billed on tax matters in November
2009. The December time totals $ 12,972.50 on account of 16 hours biled on tax matters. The applicant reserves
the right to include any time expended in the time period indicated above in future application(s) if it is not included herein.
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The total time expended for fee application preparation is approximately 4.0 hours
and the corresponding compensation requested is approximately $1,200.00.
Date Filed
Period Covered
June 26, 2009 August 3 i, 2009
Request(ld Fees
$24,830.00
Requested Expenses
$7.20
Approved
Fees
Apprved Expenses
.
i 0/09/2009
$20,517.50
$7.20
Individual
Hourly
Biling
Rate (including Changes)
$825.00 i
Total Hours
Total Compensation
Biled
NY Bar
NEB
16. i
$13,282.50
since 1 979
Partner 1987; Member of
$650.00
2.9
$1,235.00
Vadim J. Rubinstein
Fiona McKeown
NY Bar
$575.00
$265.00
i 9. i
$1,610.00
$1,351.50
since 1998
Paralegal
5. i
COMPENSATION BY CATEGORY
Pro.ieet Catee;ories i Retention and Prior Fee Application I Tax Issues
i
Total Hours
8
Total Fees
17.9
$3,044.00 $14,435.00
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EXPENSE SUMMARY
Expense Categor.
Total Ex enses
$17.49
Reproduction/Scan Copy
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In re: )
Chapter 1 1
Debtors. )
)
SECOND QUARTERLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF LOEB & LOB LLP, SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION, FOR THE FOURTH QUARTERLY PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2010
the United States Code (the
Title 11 of
"Bankruptcy Rules"), and the Court's "Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.c. 1 05(A) and
Order"), Loeb & Loeb LLP ("Loeb" or the "Finn"), special tax counsel to the Debtors and
Dehtors in Possession ("Debtors"), hereby submits its Second Quarterly Application for
Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses for the Fourth Quarterly Period of
December
the Debtors' federal tax identification number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petraea! Acquisition Corp, (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings, LLC (tax I.D. # not available); Carneros Acquisition Corp. (5866); Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC (702 i); San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company () 234); Carneros Energy, Inc. (9487); and Gotland Oil, Inc. (5463). The mailing address for all of the Debtors is I i i w. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
1 The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
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the amount of$17,479.00 and actual and necessary expenses in the amount of$17.49, for a toal
allowance of $17,496.49 and payment of the unpaid portions of such amounts for the period
September 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010 (the "Interim Period"), the substantial portion of
which were incurred io December 2009 (i.e., $12,972.50). In support of
Backeround
1. On March 9, 2009 (the "Petition Date"), the Debtors filed voluntary
petitions for relief under chapter 11 of
of
their properties and continues to operate and manage their business as debtors in possession
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
The Administrative Order provides, among other things, that a Professional may submit monthly
2 As explained herein, Applicant seeks interim allowance and payment for minimal time entries for September,
October and November 2009.
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fee applications. Ifno objections arc 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
period. All fees and expenses paid are on an interim basis until final allowance by the Court.
4. The retention of
effective as of June 26, 2009, by this Court's "Revised Order Under Section 327(a) of
for the Debtors and Debtors in Possession Nunc Pro Tunc to June 26, 2009," entered on or about
September 9,2009 (Docket No, 861) (the "Retention Order"). The Retention Order authorized
Loeb to be compensated on an hourly basis and to be reimbursed for actual and necessary out-ofpocket expenses.
the period ending December 31, 2009, for compensation and for reimbursement of expenses as
special tax counsel to the Debtors ("First Monthly Fee Application"), requesting $17,479 in fees
and $ i 7.49 in expenses. A copy of the First Monthly Fee Application, containing detailed daily
time logs describing the actual and necessary services perfomied by Loeb during the Interim
Period, is attached as Exhibit A.
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RELIEF REQUESTED
7. By this Application, Loeb respectfully requests that the Court approve
defined in Section 101 (i 4) of the Bankruptcy Code and has not represented or held an interest
adverse to the interests of the Debtors.
9. -All services for which Loeb requests compensation were performed for or
on behalf of the Debtors and not on behalf of any committee, creditor or other person.
i O. Loeb 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
payments, from the Debtors during the year prior to the Petition Date.
11. The professional services for which Loeb seeks interim allowance of
compensation, and the attendant costs for which Loeb seeks reimbursement, were rendered and
incurred in conncction with this case, as Loeb discharged its duties as special tax counsel to the
Debtors.
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the Bankrptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules and
the Administrative Order. Loeb's time reports are initially prepared by or on behalf ofthe
attorney or paralegal performing the described services. The time reports are organized on a
daily basis. Loeb 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.
the
Bankruptcy Code, it is respectfully submitted that the amount requested by Loeb is fair and
reasonable given (a) the complexity of
the case, (b) the time expended, (c) the nature and extent
ofthe services rendered, (d) the value of such services, and (e) the costs of comparable services
other than in a case under the Bankruptcy Code. Moreover, Loeb has reviewed the requirements
of
DeL. Bankr. LR 2016-2 and the Administrative Order and believes that this Application
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WHEREFORE, Loeb respectfully requests that the Court enter an Order, in the
form attached hereto, providing that (a) an interim allowance be made to Loeb for the period
September I, 2009 through February 28, 2010, in the sum of $17,479.00, as compensation for
necessary professional services rendered, and the sum of$17.49 for actual and necessary
expenses, for a total of $17 ,496.49; (b) directing the Debtors to pay Loeb the outstanding amount
of such sums; and (c) granting Loeb such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and
proper.
L~~~
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Vadim J. Rubinstein
345 Park Avenue
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VERIFICATION
STATE OF NEW YORK
the applicant law firm Loeb & Loeb LLP, and have been
the State of
New York.
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. Moreover, 1 have
reviewed DeL. Bankr. LR 2016-2 and the Administrative Order entered on or about April 8,
2009, and submit that the Application substantially complies with such Rule and Order.
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SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED
before me this.:J'day of A".; J ,2010.
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In re: )
Chapter 11
Debtors. ))
)
NOTICE OF FILING OF SECOND QUARTERLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF LOEB & LOEB LLP, SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 1.2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28. 2010
TO: (i) United States Trustee, (ii) the Debtors; (ii) counsel to the Debtors, (iv) counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors; and (v) other service paries set forth in the
Interim Compensation Procedures Order entered in this case.
Loeb & Loeb LLP ("Loeb"), special tax counsel to Pacific Energy Resources
Ltd.., et al. (the "Debtors") has filed the attached Second Quarterly Applicationfor
Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses of Loeb & Loeb LLP, Special Tax Counsel to the
Debtors and Debtors in Possession, for the Fourth Quarterly Period of December 1, 2009
through February 28, 2010 (the "Application") with the United States Banptcy Court for the
District of
Cour"). Pursuant to the Application, Lazard seeks compensation for services rendered to the
the Debtors' federal tax identification number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings,
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
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 mailng
address for all of
the Debtors is 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
68773-002\DOCS_DE: 159466.1
Debtors in the amount of $17,479.00 and reimbursement of costs incured upon the Debtors'
behalf
with the United States Bankptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Marine Midland Plaza,
824 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 no later than May 18,2010, at 4:00
p.m. prevailng Eastern time.
that they are received not later than May 18,2010,4:00 p.m., prevailng Eastern time, by (a) the
Debtors, (1) Pacific Energy Resources, 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA
90802, Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Senior VP & CFO and(2) Zolfo Cooper, 1166 Sixth Avenue, 24th
Floor, New York, NY 10036, Attn: Scott W. Winn, Senior Managing Director;
(b) counsel to the Debtors, (1) Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 919 North Market Street, 1 ih
Floor, Wilmington, DE 19899-8705, Attn: James E. O'Neil, Esq.; Fax: 302-652-4400, e-mail:
ioneil~pszilaw.com and (2) Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 10100 Santa Monica Blvd.,
11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067-4100; Attn: Ira D. Kharasch, Esq; Fax: 310-201-0760,
e-mail: ikharash~pszilaw.com (c) the Office of
Federal Building, 844 N. King Street, Suite 2207, Lock Box 35, Wilmington, Delaware 19801,
Attn: Joseph McMahon, Esq. and (d) counsel for the Offcial Committee of
Unsecured Creditors
Angeles, CA 90067; Attn: Katherine C. Piper, Esq., Fax: (310) 734-3173, e-mail:
kpiper~steptoe.com and (2) Pepper Hamilton LLP, Hercules Plaza, Ste 5100, 1313 N. Market
Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Attn: James C. Cargnan, Esq., Fax: (302) 421-8390, e-mail:
icargnan~epperlaw.com (the "Notice Paries")
determined before The Honorable Kevin J. Carey, at the United States Banptcy Court, 824
Market Street, 5th Floor, Courroom No.5, Wilmington, Delaware.
THIS NOTICE, THE COURT MAY GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED IN THE
Facsimile: 310/652-4400
Email: ikharasch~pszilaw.com
smcfarland~,pszilaw.com
rsaunders~szilaw.com ioneil~pszilaw.com
kmakowski~pszilaw.com
Counsel for Debtors and Debtors in Possession.
EXHIBIT A
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In re: ) Chapter 11
PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD., et al., i) Case No. 09-10785 (KJC)
)
!)ebtors. )
) (Jointly Administered)
FIRST MONTHLY APPLICA nON FOR COMPENSA nON AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF LOEB & LOEB LLP SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
Name of Applicant:
$17,479.00
_.
$17.49
_ final application.
This is a:
interim
the Debtors' federal tax identification number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (3442); Petroca! Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
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
2 This Application includes time expended before the time period indicated above that has not been included in any
prior application. In particular, this Application includes 8 hours and $3,044 billed for the months of September and October 2009 in connection with Applicant's retention and its First Quarterly fee application dated October 9, 2009. This Application also seeks $1462.50 on account 1.9 hours biled on tax matters in November 2009. The December time totals $ 12,972.50 on account of i 6 hours billed on tax matters. The applicant reserves the right to include any time expended in the time period indicated above in future application(s) if it is not included herein.
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The total time expended for fee application preparation is approximately 4.0 hours
and the corresponding compensation requested is approximately $1,700.00.
Date
Filed .. ..
10/1 0/09
. . Position
Hourly
.
Total.
Biled
.. .
Biling Rte.
(including
. Changes)
Hours Compensation
,
:T.otl..
NY Bar
NEB
$825.00 $650.00
16.1
$13,282.5
since 1979
Partner 1987; Member of
1.9
$1,235.00
Vadim J. Rubinstein
Fiona McKeown
NY Bar
$575.00 $265.00
2.8
5.1
1,610.00
since 1998
Paralegal
$1351.50
$17,479 25.90
COMPENSATION BY CATEGORY
Pro.iet Categories
TotalHours.
8
-'
17.9
This was Applicant's first quarterly fee application. No other applications have been fied.
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EXPENSE SUMMARY
Expense Category
Reproduction/Research/Phone See Attached
Total. .
Ex enses
$ i 7.49
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In re:
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Chapter 11
FIRST MONTHLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF LOEB & LOB LLP, SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
the United States Code (the
Title 11 of
"Banuptcy Rules"), and the Cour's "Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.C. 105(A) and
331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Expense Reimbursement of
Professionals and Committee Members," entered on or about April 8, 2009 (the "Administrative
Order"), Loeb & Loeb LLP ("Loeb" or the "Firm"), special tax counsel to the Debtors and
Debtors in Possession ("Debtors"), hereby submits its First Monthly Application for
Compensation and for Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period ending December 31, 20092
the Debtors' federal tax identification number, arc: Pacific energy Resources Ltd. (J442); Petrocal Acquisition Corp. (6249); Pacific Energy Alaska
1 The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
Holdings, LLC (tax l.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.
2 As explained herein, this Application seeks payment for minimal time entries for September, October and
November 2009
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(the "Application").
the allowed
$ 1 4,000.69 for the period of September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 (the "Interim
Period"), the substantial portion of
Background
1. On March 9, 2009 (the "Petition Date"), the Debtors filed voluntary
petitions for relief under chapter 11 of
of their properties and continues to operate and manage their business as debtors in possession
pursuant to sections 1 I07(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 1 I cases.
2. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157
The Administrative Order provides, among other things, that a Professional may submit monthly
fee applications. Ifno objections are made within twenty (20) days after service of
the monthly
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fee application the Debtors are authorized to pay the Professional eighty percent (80%) of
the
period ending May 31, 2009, at three-month intervals, each Professional shall file and serve an
interim application for allowance of
period. All fees and expenses paid are on an interim basis until final allowance by the Court.
4. The retention of
effective as of June 26, 2009, by this Court's "Revised Order Under Section 327(a) of
for the Debtors and Debtors in Possession Nunc Pro Tunc to June 26, 2009," entered on or about
September 9, 2009 (Docket No. 861) (the "Retention Order"). The Retention Order authorized
Loeb to be compensated on an hourly basis and to be reimbursed for actual and necessary out-ofpocket expenses.
October 9,2009 ("First Quaiierly Application"). See Docket No. 990. Applicant's First
Quarterly application covered the period of June 26, 2009 through August 31, 2009 and sought
total payment of$24,837.20. The Firm has performed minimal work for the estates since it fied
the First Quarterly Application, biling the following amounts for the following monthy periods:
September 2009 (1.2 hrs; $690); October 2009 (6.8 hrs; $2,354); November 2009 (1.9 hrs;
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$1,462.50); and December 2009 (16 hrs; $12,972.50). Loeb did not to file monthly interim
applications for the September to November periods, as the cost of each application would have
been substantial in relation to the amount of fees sought for each such period. Consequently,
rather than burden the estates with the extra expense of preparing and then having to review
several applications that sought de minimus amounts, Loeb determined to fie its first interim
application once suffcient services were rendered to the estates that would justify the attended
expenditures of a fee application.
6. At all relevant times, Loeb has been disinterested person as that term is
defined in Section 101 (J 4) of the Bankruptcy Code and has not represented or held an interest
on behalf of
the Debtors and not on behalf of any committee, creditor or other person.
8. Loeb 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
payments from the Debtors during the year prior to the Petition Date.
9. The fee statements for the Interim Period are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
These statements contain daily time logs describing the time spent by each attorney and
paraprofessional, if any, during the Interim Period. To the best of Loeb's knowledge, this
Application substantially complies with sections 330 and 331 of
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Bankrptcy Rules, the Local Rules and the Administrative Order. Loeb's time reports are
initially prepared by or on behalf of the attorney or paralegal performing the described services.
The time reports are organized on a daily basis. Loeb charges for its professional services are
based upon the time, nature, extent and value of such services and the cost of comparable
although no such charges were incurred during the Interim Period. There is no additional charge
for long distance telephone calls on faxes. The charge for outgoing facsimile transmissions
reflects Loeb's calculation of
the actual costs incurred by Loeb for the machines, supplies and
extra labor expenses associated with sending telecopies ard is reasonable in relation to the
amount charged by outside vendors who provide similar services. Loeb does not charge the
and WESTLA W), Loeb charges the standard usage rates these providers charge for
computerized legal research. Loeb bills its clients the actual amounts charged by such services,
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with no premium. Any volume discount received by Loeb is passed on to the client. No such
expenses are sought during the Interim Period.
13. Loeb believes the foregoing rates are the market rates that the majonty of
law firms charge clients for such services. In addition, Loeb believes that such charges are in
accordance with the American Bar Association's CABA") guidelines, as set forth in the ABA's
Statement of
Principles, dated January 12, i 995, regarding biling for disbursements and other
charges
professional services in these cases during the Interim Period, and the paralegals and case management assistants of Loeb who provided services to these attorneys during the Interim
Period, are set forth in the attached Exhibit A.
15. Loeb, by and through such persons, has prepared and assisted in the
preparation of
various motions and orders submitted to the Court for consideration, advised the
Debtors on a regular basis with respect to tax matters in connection with the Debtors' bankrptcy
cases, and performed all necessary professional services which are described and narrated in
detail below.
into the categories set forth below. Locb 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.
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These services pedormed, by categories, are generally described below, with a more detailed
identification of the actual services provided set fort on the attached Exhibit A.
A. Tax Issues
17. This category includes work related to tax issues. During the Interim
Period, Loeb attorneys, among other things, researched certain tax issues, analyzed the tax
treatment of potential transactions contemplated by the Debtors and allocation issues associated
therewith, and participated in conferences with various parties in interest concerning tax issues,
including with countcrparty to transaction and its counseL.
Fees: $14,435.00;
Hours: 17.9
First Quarterly Application. During the Interim Period, the Firm, among other things, provided
additional materials at the Court's request in connection with its retention application and
Hours: 8
Valuation of Services
19. Attorneys and paraprofessionals of
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. Position of the Applicant, Number of Years in that Position, Prior Relevaiit Experience, Year of Obtaining License to Practice, Area of
EXDertise
Partner 1999; Member of
Hourly. .
Biling
Rate (including . Changes)
$825.00 $650.00
BiJed
Alan J. Tar
Thomas Lawson
NY Bar
NEB
16.1 $13,28250
since 1979
Partner 1987; Member of
1.9 $1,235.00
Vadim J. Rubinstein
Fiona McKeown
NY Bar
$575.00
$265.00
2.8
5.1
$1,610.00 $1,351.50
since 1998
Paralegal
Grand Total:
$ 17,479.00
Total Hours:
20. The nature of
25.9
Exhibit A attached hereto. These are Loeb's normal hourly rates for work of
reasonable value of
the services rendered by Loeb for the Debtors during the Interim Period is
$17,479.00.
21. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of
the
Bankruptcy Code, it is respectfully submitted that the amount requested by Loeb is fair and
reasonable given (a) the complexity of
the case, (b) the time expended, (c) the nature and extent
of
the services rendered, (d) the value of such services, and (e) the costs of comparable services
other than in a case under the Bankruptcy Code. Moreover, Loeb has reviewed the requirements
of DeL. Bankr. LR 2016-2 and the Administrative Order and believes that this Application
complies with such Rule and Order.
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WHEREFORE, Loeb respecttlly requests that, for the period September 1,2009
through December 1,2009, an interim allowance be made to Loeb for compensation in the
amount of$17,479.00 and actual and necessar expenses in the amount of$17.49, for a total
allowance of$17,496.49, and payment of$13,983.20 (80% of
reimbursement of $ i 7.49 (I 00% of the allowed expenses) be authorized, for a total payment of
$ I 4,000.69, and for such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and proper.
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adim J. Rubi . ~
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York, NY 10154-1895
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VERIFICATION
Vadim J. Rubinstein, after being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
a) I am a parner of the applicant law firm Loeb & Loeb LLP, and have been
the State of
New York.
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. Moreover, I have
reviewed DeL. Ban. LR 2016-2 and the Administrative Order entered on or about April 8,
2009, and submit that the Application substantially complies with such Rule and Order.
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EXHIBIT A
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.. LOEB&
_ LOEBLLP
345 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK. NY 10154
(212) 407 -4000 IRS #95-1780806
PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD. ATTN: GERRY TYWONTUK, CFO 111 W. OCEAN BL YD., SUITE 1240 LONG BEACH, CA 90802
14,435.00
I7 .49
14,452.49
91 -120DAYS
OVER 120 DAYS
. LOEB
&
LOEB LLP
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Date
TK
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1.2
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0.6
0.1
11/16/09 AJT
i 2/2/09
AJT
0.9
REVIEW DRAFT OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT, COMMENTS RE TAX AND RELATED PROVISIONS (3.3), EMAIL TO CLIENT RE SAME (. i)
PREP ARE FOR CONFERENCE CALL RE TAX AND RELATED ISSUES (.4), TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE SAME (.3), TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL RE TAX ISSUES (.9), DRAFT REVISED TAX ALLOCATION PROVISIONS (1.8), EM AILS RE SAME (.3), FURTHER CALL WITH CLIENT RE TAX ISSUES
(.1 )
3.4
i 2/14/09 AJT
3.8
i 2/15/09 AJT
EMAILS RE TAX ISSUES (.5), TELEPHONE CONFERENCES WITH BEZOZO RE TAX PROVISJONS (.7), REVIEW COMMENTS (.8), REVIEW REVISED DRAFTS OF AGREEMENTS (1.0), FURTHER COMMENTS, REVIEW FIRPTA CERTIFICATE (.3), TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT (.2)
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Date
Hours
12/16/09 T L CALL W/ A. TARR RE: CALIF. SALES TAX (.3); REVIEW SALES TAX 1.
RULES AND SEND EMAIL TO A. TARR (1.0).
Hours
16.0
1.9
Rate
825
Fee Value
13,200.00
1,235.00
T LAWSON
TOTAL
650
17.9
14,435.00
Amount
9.76 7.20
0.53
12/3/09 PHOTOCOPY
12/31/09 TELEPHONE CHARGES
14,435.00 17.49
.. . LOEB&
LOEBLLP
345 PARK AVENUE
3,044.00
3,044.00
Bils
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214482-1000 I
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LOEBLLP
FILE
NUMBER 214482-1000i
10125
112/2010
IN: 1385784
PAGE i
Date
9/2/09
9/3/09
TK
VJR
Hours
0.6
0.3
VIR
9/24/09
10/2/09 10/3/09
1013109
VIR
CONFRENCE WITH F. MCKOWN REGARDING FEE APP AND FORW ARD PAPERS IN CONNCTION WITH SAME.
PREP ARE FIRST MONTHLY FEE APPLICATION. PREP ARE FIRST MONTHLY FEE APPLICATION.
0.3
FM FM FM FM
AJT
1.
1.5
1.5
10/3/09
10/6/09 10/6/09
0.5
0.1
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH RUBINSTEIN RE BILLING REVIEW AND REVISE FEE APPLICATION (.9); CORRESPOND INTERNALLY REGARDING SAME (.1).
VJR
1.0
10/6/09
i 0/9/09
FM
VJR
REVIEW AND REVISE FEE APPLICATION (.1); PREPARE PROPOSED ORDER THERETO (.2).
FTNALIZE FEE APPLICATION AND FORWARD TO S. MCFARLAND.
0.3
0.6
Hours
0.1
Rate'
825
Fee Value
82.50
1,610.00
1,351.50
V J RUBINSTEIN
F MCKEOWN
2.8
5.1
575
265
TOTAL
8.0
3,04.00
214482-10001
.. LOEB&
LOEB LLP
FILE
NUMBER 214482-\0001.
10125
1/21/2010
INY: 1385784
PAGE 2
Total Fees
3,044.00
BilslO013448.1 214482-10001
In re:
) )
)
Chapter 11
) )
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, James E. O'Neil, Esquire, hereby certify that on the 28th day of April, 2010, I
caused a copy of the following documents to be served on the individuals on the attached service
lists in the maner indicated:
Notice of Filng of Second Quarterly Application for Compensation and for Loeb & Loeb LLP, Special Tax Counsel to the Debtors for the Period December 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010
Reimbursement of Expenses of
Second Quarterly Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Loeb & Loeb LLP, Special Tax Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession, for the Fourth Quarterly Period of December 1, 2009
Expenses of
~ri~
i The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (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
mailng address for all of
the Debtors is 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Hand Delivery (Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors) David B. Stratton, Esquire James C. Carignan, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP
Hercules Plaza, Suite 1500
01 - Interoffice Pouch
(Counsel for Debtors) Laura Davis Jones, Esquire James E. O'Neil, Esquire Kathleen P. Makowski, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP 919 North Market Street, 17th Floor P.O. Box 8705 Wilmington, DE 19899-8705
Interoffice Pouch to Los Angeles (Counsel for Debtors) Robert M. Saunders, Esquire Ira D. Kharasch, Esquire Scotta E. McFarland, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 11 th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery (Copy Service)
Parcels, Inc.
the Fee Auditor) Ms. Melanie M. White Warren H. Smith & Associates, P.C.
(Offce of
Republic Center
In re:
Chapter 11
) ) ) )
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, James E. O'Neil, Esquire, hereby certify that on the 28th day of April, 2010, I
caused a copy of the following documents to be served on the individuals on the attached service
lists in the maner indicated:
and for Reimbursement of Expenses of Loeb & Loeb LLP, Special Tax Counsel to the Debtors for the Period December 1, 2009 through February
28, 2010
C~
FNeil (Bar No. 4042)
1 The Debtors in these cases, along with the last four digits of each of
number, are: Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. (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
mailng address for all of
the Debtors is 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Hand Delivery (United States Attorney) Ellen W. Slights, Esq. United States Attorney's Office District of Delaware
1007 N. Orange Street, Suite 700
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery (Counsel for Silver Point Finance) Ian S. Fredericks, Esquire Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP One Rodney Square P.O. Box 636 Wilmington, DE 19899 Hand Delivery (Counsel for J. Aron & Company) Don A. Beskrone, Esquire Amanda M. Winfree, Esquire Ashby & Geddes, P.A.
500 Delaware Avenue, 8th Floor
(Counsel for Debtors) Laura Davis Jones, Esquire James E. O'Neil, Esquire Kathleen P. Makowski, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP 919 North Market Street, 17th Floor P.O. Box 8705 Wilmington, DE 19899-8705
Interoffice Pouch to Los Angeles Counsel for Debtors) Robert M. Saunders, Esquire Ira D. Kharasch, Esquire Scotta E. McFarland, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 11 th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19899
Hand Delivery (Counsel for Union Oil Company of California, a California Corporation) Norman M. Monhait, Esquire Rosenthal, Monhait & Goddess, P A
Citizens Ban Center, Suite 1401
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery (Copy Service)
Parcels, Inc.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery (Counsel for Oxy Long Beach Inc.) David L. Finger, Esquire
Finder, Slanina Liebesman, LLC
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery
(Official Committee of
Hand Delivery (Counsel for Ammadon Limited and Catherwood Limited) Mark E. Felger, Esquire Cozen O'Connor 1201 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801 Hand Delivery (Counsel for Forest Oil Corporation) Robert 1. Dehney, Esquire Curtis S. Miler, Esquire Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP 1201 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE 19899 Hand Delivery (Counsel for Stellar Energy LLC) Brian E. Farnan, Esquire Philips, Goldman & Spence, P.A. 1200 North Broom Street Wilmington, DE 19806 Hand Delivery
(Counsel for Ramshorn Investments, Inc.)
Unsecured
Creditors) David B. Stratton, Esquire James C. Carignan, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP
Hercules Plaza, Suite 1500
Hand Delivery (Counsel for Marathon Oil Company) Kevin J. Mangan, Esquire Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC 222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1501 Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery (Counsel for Cook Inlet Region, Inc.) Eric Lopez Schnabel, Esquire Dorsey & Whitney (Delaware) LLP
300 Delaware Avenue, Ste 1010
Wilmington, DE 19805
Hand Delivery (Counsel for Longfellow Energy LP) Teresa K.D. Currier, Esquire Saul Ewing LLP 222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1200 Wilmington, DE 19899 Hand Delivery (Counsel for Rise Energy Partners, LP) Christopher A. Ward, Esquire Justin K. Edelson, Esquire Polsinelli Shughart, PC 222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1101 Wilmington, DE 19801
Wilmington, DE 19801
Hand Delivery (Counsel for Area Energy LLC) Norman L. Pernick, Esquire Karen M. McKinley, Esquire Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A. 500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1410 Wilmington, DE 19801
Washington, DC 20549
Washington, DC 20554
District Director Internal Revenue Service 31 Hopkins Plaza, Room 1150 Baltimore, MD 21201
Greenwich, CT 06830
E. Kathleen Shahan, Esquire U.S. Deparment of Justice 1100 L Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005
Bankptcy Coordinator
MMS / Denver Federal Center POBox 25165 Mail Stop 370B2 Denver, CO 80225
Philadelphia, P A 19103
Unsecured
John J. Haris, Esquire Rachel M. Feiertag, Esquire Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson 333 South Grand Avenue, Suite 1670 Los Angeles, CA 90071
Creditors) Robbin Itkin, Esquire Katherine Piper, Esquire Kelly Frazier, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson LLP
2121 Avenue of
Baltimore, MD 21209
Anchorage, AK 99501
Creditors) Francis 1. Lawall, Esquire Pepper Hamilton LLP 3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth & Arch Streets Philadelphia, P A 19103
Martin A. Mooney, Esquire Deily, Mooney & Glastetter, LLP 8 Thurlow Terrace Albany, NY 12203
Unsecured Creditors) Filiberto Agusti, Esquire Steven Reed, Esquire Joshua Taylor, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1330 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036
(Counsel for United States Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service) Pamela D. Huff U.S. Deparment of Justice 1100 L Street, NW - Room 10000 Washington, D.C. 20005
Region
755 Parfet Street, Suite 151
(Counsel for Oracle USA, Inc.) Shawn M. Christianson, Esquire Buchalter Nemer, P.C. 333 Market Street, 25th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105
Lakewood, CO 80215
Amarilo, TX 79105
Robert D. Albergotti, Esquire Mark Elmore, Esquire Haynes and Boone, LLP 2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75219