UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

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In re:

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND 

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO,

 as representative of

THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, et al.

 Debtors.1

PROMESA

Title III 

Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS

(Jointly Administered)

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In re:

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND 

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO,

 as representative of

PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY,

 Debtor.

PROMESA

Title III 

Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS

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COVER SHEET TO FORTY-EIGHTH MONTHLY FEE APPLICATION OF 

O’NEILL & BORGES LLC FOR COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES 

RENDERED AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AS ATTORNEYS TO 

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR 

PUERTO RICO, AS REPRESENTATIVE OF DEBTOR, PUERTO RICO

ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY, FOR THE PERIOD OF

JUNE 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021

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 The Debtors in these jointly-administered Title III Cases, along with each Debtor’s respective Title III case number listed as a 

bankruptcy case number due to software limitations and the last four (4) digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number, 

as applicable, are the (i) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax 

ID: 3481); (ii) Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (“COFINA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3284-LTS) (Last Four 

Digits of Federal Tax ID: 8474); (iii) Employees Retirement System of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

(“ERS”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3566-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 9686); (iv) Puerto Rico Highways and 

Transportation Authority (“HTA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3567-LTS) Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3808); (v) Puerto 

Rico Electric Power Authority (“PREPA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3747); 

and (vi) Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority (“PBA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 19-BK-5233-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal 

Tax ID: 3801) (Title III Case numbers are listed as Bankruptcy Case numbers due to software limitations).

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 1 of 175
Name of applicant: O'Neill & Borges LLC (“O&B”)

Authorized to provide professional services 

to:

Financial Oversight and Management 

Board, as Representative for the Debtor 

Pursuant to PROMESA Section 315(b)

Time period covered by this application: June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021

Amount of compensation sought as actual, 

reasonable and necessary: 

$17,180.55

Amount of expense reimbursement sought 

as actual, reasonable and necessary: 

$0.00

Total amount for this invoice: $17,180.55

This is a: X monthly ___ interim ___ final application

This is O&B's forty-eighth monthly fee application in these cases.

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 2 of 175
Principal Certification

I hereby authorize the submission of this Monthly Fee Statement for June 2021. 

/s/ Jaime A. El Koury

Jaime A. El Koury 

General Counsel to the Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico

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Exhibit B-4 Page 3 of 175
On September 17, 2021 sent to:

Counsel for the Oversight Board:

Proskauer Rose LLP

Eleven Times Square

New York, NY 10036

Attn: Martin J. Bienenstock, Esq., 

mbienenstock@proskauer.com

Ehud Barak, Esq., ebarak@proskauer.com

Proskauer Rose LLP

70 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Attn: Paul V. Possinger, Esq., 

ppossinger@proskauer.com

Counsel for AAFAF:

O’Melveny & Myers LLP

Times Square Tower, 7 Times Square

New York, NY 10036

Attn: John J. Rapisardi, Esq., jrapisardi@omm.com

Suzzanne Uhland, Esq., suhland@omm.com

Diana M. Pérez, Esq., dperez@omm.com

Counsel for PR Fiscal Agency and Financial 

Advisory Authority:

Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz LLC

MCS Plaza Suite 500, 255 Ponce de León Ave.

San Juan, PR 00917

Attn: Luis C. Marini-Biaggi, Esq., 

lmarini@mpmlawpr.com

Carolina Velaz-Rivero, Esq., cvelaz@mpmlawpr.com

Office of the United States Trustee District of PR:

Edif. Ochoa, 500 Tanca Street, Suite 301

San Juan, PR 00901

Re: In re: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Attn: Monsita Lecaroz, Esq.

monsita.lecaroz@usdoj.gov

Counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured 

Creditors:

Paul Hastings LLP

200 Park Avenue 

New York, NY 10166

Attn: Luc. A. Despins, Esq., 

lucdespins@paulhastings.com

Casillas, Santiago & Torres, LLC

El Caribe Office Building, 53 Palmeras Street, Suite 

1601

San Juan, PR 00901-2419

Attn: Juan J. Casillas Ayala, Esq., 

jcasillas@cstlawpr.com

Alberto J.E. Añeses Negrón, Esq., 

aaneses@cstlawpr.com

Counsel for the Official Committee of Retired 

Employees:

Bennazar, García & Millian, C.S.P.

Union Plaza, PH-A Piso 18, 416 Ave. Ponce de León

Hato Rey, PR 00918

Attn: A.J. Bennazar-Zequeira, Esq., ajb@bennazar.org

Jenner & Block LLP

919 Third Ave

New York NY 10022

Attn: Robert Gordon, Esq., rgordong@jenner.com

Richard Levin, Esq., rlevin@jenner.com

Jenner & Block LLP

353 N. Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60654

Attn: Catherine Steege, Esq., csteege@jenner.com

Melissa Root, Esq, mroot@jenner.com

PR Department of Treasury:

PO Box 9024140

San Juan, PR 00902-4140

Attn: Reylam Guerra Goderich, Deputy Assistant of 

Central Accounting, Reylam.Guerra@hacienda.pr.gov

Omar E. Rodríguez-Pérez, CPA, Assistant 

Secretary of Central Accounting, 

Rodriguez.Omar@hacienda.pr.gov

Angel L. Pantoja-Rodríguez Deputy Assistant Secretary 

of Internal Revenue and Tax Policy 

angel.pantoja@hacienda.pr.gov

Francisco Parés-Alicea, Assistant Secretary of Internal 

Revenue and Tax Policy, 

Francisco.pares@hacienda.pr.gov

Francisco Pena Montanez, CPA, Assistant Secretary of 

the Treasury, Francisco.Pena@hacienda.pr.gov

Counsel for the Fee Examiner:

EDGE Legal Strategies, PSC

252 Ponce de León Av, Citibank Tower, 12th Floor

San Juan, PR 00918

Attn: Eyck O. Lugo, Esq., elugo@edgelegalpr.com

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

Onee East Main Street, Suite 500

Madison, WI 53703

Attn: Katherine Stadler, KStadler@gklaw.com

Counsel for U.S. Bank National Association:

Maslon LLP

90 South Seventh Street

Suite 3300

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Attn: Clark T. Whitmore, Esq.,

clark.whitmore@maslon.com

William Z. Pentelovitch, Esq.,

bill.pentelovitch@maslon.com

John T. Duffey, Esq., john.duffey@maslon.com

Jason M. Reed, Esq., jason.reed@maslon.com

Rivera, Tulla and Ferrer, LLC

50 Quisqueya Street

San Juan, PR 00917

Attn: Eric A. Tulla, Esq., etulla@riveratulla.com

Iris J. Cabrera-Gómez, Esq., icabrera@riveratulla.com

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 4 of 175
Professional Position/Title Department

Hourly 

Billing 

Rate

 Total 

Billed 

Hours 

Total 

Compensation

Hermann D. Bauer Member Litigation 315.00 22.00 6,930.00

Carla Garcia Benitez Member Litigation 335.00 6.30 2,110.50

Carlos E. George Member Labor 255.00 9.50 2,422.50

Rosa M. Lazaro Member Corporate 350.00 7.30 2,555.00

Edgardo Nives Quiles Member Corporate 305.00 0.60 183.00

Antonio L. Collazo Jr. Member Corporate 225.00 2.90 652.50

Ubaldo Fernandez Jr. Member Litigation 225.00 0.30 67.50

Jose L. Notario Toll Jr. Member Corporate 230.00 1.80 414.00

Josué Gonzalez Aldarondo Associate Corporate 195.00 0.90 175.50

Paula A. Gonzalez Montalvo Associate Litigation 185.00 3.00 555.00

Gabriel Miranda Rivera Associate Litigation 190.00 5.80 1,102.00

Olga M. Alicea Paralegal Litigation 155.00 11.50 1,782.50

Vanessa Sanchez Paralegal Litigation 155.00 0.90 139.50

Totals 72.80 $ 19,089.50

Less: 10% Courtesy discount $ (1,908.95)

$ 17,180.55

PREPA TITLE III 

Summary of Legal Fees for the Period June 1 through June 30, 2021

SUMMARY OF LEGAL FEES

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Exhibit B-4 Page 5 of 175
Task 

Code Matter Description

Total 

Billed 

Hours

Total Fees 

Requested

201 Board, Member, Staff, Advisor, Consult 2.00 481.00

202 Legal Research 0.90 175.50

206 Documents Filed on Behalf of the Board 9.80 1,972.00

207 Non-Board Court Filings 0.30 94.50

208 Stay Matters 0.10 31.50

209 Adversary Proceeding 37.10 9,734.50

210 Analysis and Strategy 6.00 1,848.00

213 Labor, Pension Matters 12.30 3,830.00

214 Legal/Regulatory Matters 2.90 652.50

219 Docketing 0.70 108.50

222 Claims and Claims Objections 0.20 63.00

224 Fee Application - O&B 0.50 98.50

$ 19,089.50

Less: 10% Courtesy discount $ (1,908.95)

TOTALS 72.80 $ 17,180.55

PREPA TITLE III 

Summary of Legal Fees for the Period June 1 through June 30, 2021

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Exhibit B-4 Page 6 of 175
O&B requests payment and reimbursement in accordance with the procedures 

set forth in the Interim Compensation Order (i.e., payment of ninety percent (90%) of 

the compensation sought, in the amount of $15,462.50 and reimbursement of one-hundred 

percent (100%) of expenses incurred, in the amount of $70.00) in the total amount 

of $15,462.50.

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Exhibit B-4 Page 7 of 175
Professional Certification

I hereby certify that no public servant of the Department of Treasury is a party to 

or has any interest in the gains or benefits derived from the contract that is the basis of this 

invoice. The only consideration for providing services under the contract is the payment 

agreed upon with the authorized representatives of the Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico. The amount of this invoice is reasonable. The services 

were rendered and the corresponding payment has not been made. To the best of my 

knowledge, O’Neill & Borges LLC does not have any debts owed to the Government of 

Puerto Rico or its instrumentalities.

s/Ubaldo M. Fernández

Ubaldo M. Fernández 

O’Neill & Borges LLC

250 Muñoz Rivera Ave., Ste. 800

San Juan, PR 00918-1813

Tel: (787) 282-5786

Fax: (787) 753-8944

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Exhibit B-4 Page 8 of 175
Exhibit A

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 9 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 10 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398100

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 1

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

 

Total Professional Services $ 1,507.50

Less Discount $ -150.75 

Net Professional Services $ 1,356.75

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,356.75 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 11 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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Client.Matter: P1705 . 1 

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/01/21 UMF 224 Draft forty-fifth monthly fee statement of O&B for the 

period of March 2021 in the Title III case of PREPA.

.30 225.00 67.50

6/01/21 GMR 206 Review the Urgent Consensual Motion for Extension of 

Deadlines with regards to Cobra Lift Stay Motion in 

anticipation to its filing.

.30 190.00 57.00

6/01/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated May 28, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2499, deadlines for responses 

and reply. C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 155.00 15.50

6/01/21 VSN 224 As requested by U. Fernandez, review and compile 

March 2020 monthly fee application for PREPA Title III 

Case No. 17-4780.

.20 155.00 31.00

6/02/21 HDB 206 Revise draft informative motion regarding LUMA 

commencement date.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/02/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated June 1, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2501, deadline to file 

objections. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 155.00 15.50

6/03/21 HDB 210 Tel. conf. with P. Possinger and D. Desatnik regarding 

LUMA transition issues, PREPA CBA issues and 

strategy issues.

.60 315.00 189.00

6/04/21 HDB 206 Review Opposition of the Oversight Board, AAFAF, 

and PREPA to Cobra Acquisitions LLC's Motion to Lift 

the Stay Order.

.60 315.00 189.00

6/04/21 GMR 206 Review the Opposition of the FOMB, AAFAF and 

PREPA to Cobra Acquisition's motion to lift the stay 

order in anticipation to its filing.

.40 190.00 76.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 12 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398100 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

6/04/21 GMR 206 File the Opposition of the FOMB, AAFAF and PREPA 

to Cobra Acquisition's motion to lift the stay order in the 

PREPA docket (Case No. 17-4780).

.20 190.00 38.00

6/07/21 HDB 206 Review Status Report Pursuant to December 9, 2020 

Order Setting Deadline for Further Status Report 

Regarding Cobra Acquisition LLC's Motion for 

Allowance and Payment of Administrative Expense 

Claims.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/08/21 HDB 207 Review Response to Status Report in connection with 

Stay Order filed by Cobra Acquisitions LLC.

.30 315.00 94.50

6/14/21 HDB 210 Review Order adjourning Cobra Stay Termination 

Motion.

.10 315.00 31.50

6/15/21 CEG 210 Review email from P. Possinger to consider legal issues 

on PREPA ERS.

.20 255.00 51.00

6/15/21 CEG 213 Review mobility documents with regards to AAFAF 

response section 104 letter - information request June 9, 

2021 on PREPA mobility plan.

.70 255.00 178.50

6/16/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated June 11, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2521, deadline for responses 

and replies. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 155.00 15.50

6/16/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated June 14, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2520, deadline for parties to 

file additional status report. - H. D. Bauer, C. Garcia, 

and U. Fernandez.

.10 155.00 15.50

6/17/21 GMR 206 File the Urgent Consensual Motion for Eighth Extension 

of Deadlines Regarding Motion of Whitefish Energy 

Holdings, LLC for Allowance of Administrative 

Expense Claim in PREPA's Docket.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/18/21 HDB 222 Revise and sign-off to file the three Hundred Fifty-Ninth 

Omnibus Objection (Non-Substantive) of the Puerto 

Rico Electric Power Authority to Claims Asserting 

Duplicate Liabilities.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/21/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated June 21, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2527, deadline to file an 

opposition to the motion; and movant's to file reply to 

opposition and responses. - H. D. Bauer and U. 

Fernandez.

.10 155.00 15.50

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 13 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398100 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

6/24/21 PAG 206 Review Debtor's Memorandum of Law and Motion 

pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(A) and 362 

for Order Directing Complaint to be Withdrawn in 

anticipation of its filing at 17 BK 4780-LTS, docket no. 

2530.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/24/21 PAG 206 File Debtor's Memorandum of Law and Motion pursuant 

to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(A) and 362 for Order 

Directing Complaint to be Withdrawn at 17 BK 4780-

LTS, docket no. 2530.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/29/21 HDB 210 Tel. conf. with P. Possinger and E. Barak regarding 

LUMA subpoena issues. (.2) Tel. conf. with Luma's 

counsel regarding same. (.2)

.40 315.00 126.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 1,507.50 

Less Discount $ -150.75 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 1,356.75 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 2.60 315.00 819.00

CARLOS E. GEORGE .90 255.00 229.50

UBALDO M. FERNANDEZ BARRERA .30 225.00 67.50

PAULA A. GONZALEZ MONTALVO .40 185.00 74.00

GABRIEL MIRANDA RIVERA 1.10 190.00 209.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .70 155.00 108.50

Total 6.00 $ 1,507.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,356.75 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 14 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: FISCAL PLAN

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 15 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398101

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 3

RE: FISCAL PLAN

 

Total Professional Services $ 4,086.50

Less Discount $ -408.65 

Net Professional Services $ 3,677.85

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,677.85 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 16 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 3 

RE: FISCAL PLAN

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/01/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with M. Lopez regarding PREPA regulations 

provisions. (0.3) Review inquiries from C. Ortiz 

regarding participation in plan of former PREPA 

employees. (0.3)

.60 350.00 210.00

6/01/21 CEG 213 Consider legal issues on transfer of PREPA employees 

and challenge to mobility plan (0.4). Review related 

local court case docket related to injunction petition filed 

by PREPA employees (0.2)/

.60 255.00 153.00

6/03/21 RML 213 Review issues raised by EY in connection with 

participation in PREPA- ERS.

.60 350.00 210.00

6/04/21 CEG 213 Consider legal issues on employee benefit of transferred 

employees to other CW agencies (0.3). Review related 

summaries(0.1); consider impact of Law 26-2017 on 

same (0.3).

.70 255.00 178.50

6/06/21 RML 213 Review issue regarding continuation of PREPA benefits 

of former PREPA employees.

.70 350.00 245.00

6/07/21 RML 213 Review inquiries regarding treatment of pension and 

health benefits for employees who were transferred to 

other movement agencies. (0.3) Tel. conf. with EY and 

FOMB regarding treatment of pension and health 

benefits for employees who were transferred to other 

movement agencies. (0.5) Tel. conf. with M. Lopez 

regarding application of Reciprocity Act for pensions of 

employees who were transferred to other governmental 

agencies. (0.3)

1.10 350.00 385.00

6/07/21 CEG 210 Participate in Teams meeting with A. Chepenik 

regarding PREPA pension treatment.

.50 255.00 127.50

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Exhibit B-4 Page 17 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398101 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

6/07/21 CEG 213 Consider legal issues related to applicable benefits to 

PREPA transferred employees pursuant to Law 120-

2018.

.60 255.00 153.00

6/15/21 RML 213 Review issue regarding employees of other government 

entities participating in PREPA plan. (0.5) Review 

documents sent by government in response to mobility 

plan inquiries. (0.8)

1.30 350.00 455.00

6/16/21 RML 213 Review issue raised by P. Possinger regarding PREPA 

ERS and participation of CW employees in PREPA 

ERS. (0.5) Tel. conf. with C. George and H. Bauer 

regarding issues associated with CW employees in 

PREPA ERS. (0.5) Tel. conf. with Proskauer Team and 

C. George and H. Bauer regarding issues associated with 

CW employees in PREPA ERS. (0.8) review PREPA 

retirement system letter. (0.3)

2.10 350.00 735.00

6/16/21 HDB 210 Tel. conf. with C. George and R. Lazaro regarding 

PREPA Pension System. (.5) Tel. conf. with R. Lazaro, 

C. George, P. Possinger, P. Hammer and others at 

Proskauer regarding PREPA Pension Systems. (.8)

1.30 315.00 409.50

6/16/21 CEG 213 Participate in Teams meeting with R. Lazaro and H. 

Bauer next steps for PREPA ERS.

.50 255.00 127.50

6/16/21 CEG 213 Participate in Teams meeting with P. Possinger and 

Proskauer team and R. Lazaro to discuss PREPA ERS.

.80 255.00 204.00

6/18/21 CEG 213 Consider legal issues on continuation of medical benefits 

for PREPA transferred employees pursuant to law 120-

2018 and Law 26-2017.

.70 255.00 178.50

6/21/21 RML 213 Review issue regarding administrative cost of PREPA 

plan. (0.5) Draft email to P. Possinger in connection with 

administrative cost of PREPA plan (0.2) Review further 

inquiry regarding legation cost of PREPA Plan. (0.2)

.90 350.00 315.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 4,086.50 

Less Discount $ -408.65 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 3,677.85 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 18 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398101 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

ROSA M. LAZARO 7.30 350.00 2,555.00

HERMANN BAUER 1.30 315.00 409.50

CARLOS E. GEORGE 4.40 255.00 1,122.00

Total 13.00 $ 4,086.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,677.85 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 19 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 20 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398102

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 804

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

 

Total Professional Services $ 3,686.50

 $ -368.65 

Net Professional Services $ 3,317.85

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,317.85 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 21 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 804 

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/01/21 HDB 209 Final review and sign-off to file (i) Motion for Partial 

Summary Judgment. (.6), (ii) Statement of Uncontested 

Facts. (.4), (iii) review proposed Order (.1), (iv) review 

supporting exhibits (.4), and (v) review Supporting 

Declarations in Adv. 17-000229. (.3)

1.80 315.00 567.00

6/01/21 CEG 209 Review expert's declaration related to UTIER CBA. .30 255.00 76.50

6/01/21 CEG 209 Exchange emails with J. Robertson regarding motion for 

summary judgment in Adv. 17-00229.

.30 255.00 76.50

6/01/21 PAG 206 Review declaration of Jonathan E. Richman in 

Connection with Defendant's Motion for Summary 

Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 in 

anticipation of its filing at 17-229-LTS, docket no. 172.

.40 185.00 74.00

6/01/21 PAG 206 Review exhibits 1-20 to Declaration of Jonathan E. 

Richman in Connection with Defendant's Motion for 

Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 

in anticipation of its filing at 17-229-LTS, docket no. 

172.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/01/21 PAG 206 Review exhibits 21-40 to Declaration of Jonathan E. 

Richman in Connection with Defendant's Motion for 

Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 

in anticipation of its filing at 17-229-LTS, docket no. 

172.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/01/21 PAG 206 Review exhibits 41-56 to Declaration of Jonathan E. 

Richman in Connection with Defendant's Motion for 

Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 

in anticipation of its filing at 17-229-LTS, docket no. 

172.

.20 185.00 37.00

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6/01/21 PAG 206 Review exhibits 57-58 to Declaration of Jonathan E. 

Richman in Connection with Defendant's Motion for 

Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 

in anticipation of its filing at 17-229-LTS, docket no. 

172.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/01/21 PAG 206 Review exhibits 59-61 to Declaration of Jonathan E. 

Richman in Connection with Defendant's Motion for 

Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 

in anticipation of its filing at 17-229-LTS, docket no. 

172.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/01/21 PAG 206 Review exhibits 62-85 to Declaration of Jonathan E. 

Richman in Connection with Defendant's Motion for 

Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 

in anticipation of its filing at 17-229-LTS, docket no. 

172.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/01/21 PAG 206 File Declaration of Jonathan E. Richman in Connection 

with Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment 

Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056, and all supporting 

exhibits, at 17-229-LTS, docket no. 172.

.60 185.00 111.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 Review checklist for summary judgment filing in 

anticipation to commence organizing documents and 

exhibits for filing.

.30 190.00 57.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 Review Defendants' Notice of Motion for Summary 

Judgment pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 in 

anticipation to its filing.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 File Defendants' Notice of Motion for Summary 

Judgment pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 through the 

Court's electronic filing system.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 Review proposed order on Defendants' Motion for 

Summary Judgment pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 

in anticipation to its filing.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 File the proposed order on Defendants' Motion for 

Summary Judgment pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7056 

through the court's electronic filing system.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 Review expert declarations in support of motion for 

summary judgment (Nadol declaration, Wolfe 

declaration, Hines declaration and Farber declaration) 

and exhibits thereto in anticipation to their filing.

.70 190.00 133.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 23 of 175
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Bill #: 398102 June 30, 2021 

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3

6/01/21 GMR 206 File the Nadol declaration in support of motion for 

summary judgment and exhibits thereto through the 

court's electronic filing system.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 File the Wolfe declaration in support of motion for 

summary judgment and exhibits thereto through the 

court's electronic filing system.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 File the Hines declaration in support of motion for 

summary judgment and exhibits thereto through the 

court's electronic filing system.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 File the Farber declaration in support of motion for 

summary judgment and exhibits thereto through the 

court's electronic filing system.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 Review the Memorandum of Law in support of motion 

for summary judgment in anticipation to its filing in 

Adv. 17-00229.

.40 190.00 76.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 File the Memorandum of Law in support of motion for 

summary judgment through the court's electronic filing 

system in adv. 17-00229.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 Review the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts in 

support of motion for summary judgment in anticipation 

to its filing in Adv. 17-00229.

.40 190.00 76.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 File the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts in 

support of motion for summary judgment in Adv. 17-

00229 through the court's electronic filing system.

.20 190.00 38.00

6/01/21 GMR 206 Review the Richman declaration in support of motion 

for summary judgment in anticipation to its filing. 

Review and organize exhibits thereto (85 exhibits).

.90 190.00 171.00

6/02/21 HDB 209 Commence review of Memorandum of Law in Support 

of UTIER's Motion for Summary Judgment in adv. 17-

00229.

1.40 315.00 441.00

6/04/21 HDB 209 Review J. Richman's analysis of the UTIER's Motion for 

Summary Judgment in adv. 17-00229 (.3).

.30 315.00 94.50

6/04/21 CEG 209 Review UTIER's Summary Judgment motion in adv. 

17-00229(0.5). Exchange emails with J. Robertson 

regarding same (0.1).

.60 255.00 153.00

6/10/21 HDB 209 Review UTIER's Opposition to AAFAF's Motion to 

Dismiss adv. 17-00229.

.60 315.00 189.00

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 24 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398102 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

4

6/15/21 CEG 209 Exchange emails with J,. Richman and K. Bolanos, 

regarding mobility plan applied at PREPA (0.2) Review 

mobility documents and guidelines prepared by 

OATRH. (0.3) Exchange emails with J. Richman 

regarding AAFAF response letter 104 - information 

request June 9, 2021.(0.2)

.70 255.00 178.50

6/17/21 CEG 209 Exchange emails with J. Richman regarding AAFAF 

response letter to FOMB section 104 information 

request from June 9, 2021 0 (0.4). Revise mobility 

provisions under Law 8-2017 and its application to 

PREPA pursuant to Law 120-2018 (0.3). Review 

guidelines from the OATRH mobility process applied at

PREPA (0.4)

1.10 255.00 280.50

6/17/21 CEG 209 Review proposed letter from J. Richman on SUF to be 

sent to counsel for UTIER

.10 255.00 25.50

6/18/21 HDB 209 Review letter by J. Richman to UTIER's counsel 

regarding statement of uncontested facts.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/18/21 CEG 209 Review letter form J. Robertson regarding statement of 

uncontested facts (0.1). Review exchange of emails 

with J. Robertson and co-counsel regarding strategy for 

statement correction (0.2).

.30 255.00 76.50

6/21/21 CEG 209 Review letter form counsel for UTIER regarding 

statement of uncontested facts (0.1). Review exchange 

of emails between J. Robertson and co-counsel 

regarding strategy for statement correction (0.2).

.30 255.00 76.50

6/25/21 HDB 209 Review letter from R. Emmanuelli to J. Richman 

regarding amendments to statement of uncontested facts 

and briefing schedule.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/25/21 CEG 209 Review joint motion to amend scheduling order in adv. 

17-00229.

.10 255.00 25.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 3,686.50 

 $ -368.65 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 3,317.85 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 25 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398102 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 4.50 315.00 1,417.50

CARLOS E. GEORGE 3.80 255.00 969.00

PAULA A. GONZALEZ MONTALVO 2.20 185.00 407.00

GABRIEL MIRANDA RIVERA 4.70 190.00 893.00

Total 15.20 $ 3,686.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,317.85 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 26 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 27 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398103

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 805

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

 

Total Professional Services $ 1,381.00

 $ -138.10 

Net Professional Services $ 1,242.90

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,242.90 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 28 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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Client.Matter: P1705 . 805 

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/01/21 HDB 209 Follow-up with counsel for PREB regarding status report 

in adv. 17-00256. (.2) Revise draft status report and 

extension of time. (.2) Exchange e-mails with L. Stafford 

regarding same. (.1)

.50 315.00 157.50

6/01/21 PAG 206 Review the Urgent Unopposed Motion of the Puerto 

Rico Electric Power Authority and the Puerto Rico 

Energy Bureau for Extension of Time to File Further 

Status Report in anticipation of its filing at 17-256-LTS, 

docket no. 83.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/01/21 PAG 206 File the Urgent Unopposed Motion of the Puerto Rico 

Electric Power Authority and the Puerto Rico Energy 

Bureau for Extension of Time to File Further Status 

Report in anticipation of its filing at 17-256-LTS, docket 

no. 83.

.20 185.00 37.00

6/02/21 HDB 209 Review Order on Status Report. (.1) Tel conf with F. 

Agrait regarding alternative resolutions and processes. 

(.2) Draft e-mail to L. Stafford regarding conversation 

with F. Agrait. (.1)

.40 315.00 126.00

6/02/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated June 2, 2021 

regarding order dkt. 84, deadline to file joint status 

report. - H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 155.00 15.50

6/03/21 HDB 209 Tel. conf with Y. Gonzalez regarding settlement and 

PREB resolutions.

.50 315.00 157.50

6/10/21 HDB 210 Tel. conf. with E. Rodriguez and Y. Gonzalez (counsel 

for PREB(, E. Barak, P. Possinger, M. Dale and L. 

Stafford concerning 2017 Rate order and PREB's 

oversight powers. (1.4) Review LUMA Budget Order. 

(.4)

1.80 315.00 567.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 29 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398103 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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6/11/21 HDB 210 Review e-mail by P. Possinger outlining suggestions to 

revise LUMA Rate Order and settlement issues regarding 

the 2017 Rate Order.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/24/21 HDB 209 Review e-mail by P. Possinger regarding follow-up call 

with counsel for PREB on LUMA and PREPA budget 

issues.

.10 315.00 31.50

6/25/21 HDB 209 Exchange messages with counsel for PREB regarding 

budget issues.

.10 315.00 31.50

6/28/21 HDB 209 Tel. conf. with E. Rodriguez Carde, P. Possinger, E. 

Barak and others regarding budgetary issues impacting 

adv. 17-00256.

.50 315.00 157.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 1,381.00 

 $ -138.10 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 1,242.90 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 4.10 315.00 1,291.50

PAULA A. GONZALEZ MONTALVO .40 185.00 74.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .10 155.00 15.50

Total 4.60 $ 1,381.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,242.90 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 30 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 20-00142-LTS PV Prop. V. PREPA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 31 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398104

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 819

RE: 20-00142-LTS PV Prop. V. PREPA

 

Total Professional Services $ 94.50

 $ -9.45 

Net Professional Services $ 85.05

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 85.05 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 32 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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Client.Matter: P1705 . 819 

RE: 20-00142-LTS PV Prop. V. PREPA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/11/21 HDB 209 Review Informative Motion Regarding PREPA's Motion 

to Dismiss Counts I and II of Plaintiff's Second Amended 

Complaint in adv. 20-0042.

.10 315.00 31.50

6/14/21 HDB 209 Tel. conf. with F. Agrait regarding scheduling of motions 

for hearing in adv. 20-00142.

.20 315.00 63.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 94.50 

 $ -9.45 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 85.05 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER .30 315.00 94.50

Total .30 $ 94.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 85.05 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 33 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 34 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398105

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 820

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

 

Total Professional Services $ 645.50

 $ -64.55 

Net Professional Services $ 580.95

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 580.95 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 35 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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Client.Matter: P1705 . 820 

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/01/21 HDB 209 Review Opinion and Order denying Motion for 

Reconsideration in adv. 21-0041.

.40 315.00 126.00

6/04/21 HDB 209 Review Amended Complaint. (.7) Review Meet and 

Confer letter regarding Amended Complaint in adv. 21-

0041. (.1)

.80 315.00 252.00

6/08/21 HDB 209 Review letter by M. Pocha regarding briefing schedule 

for Amended Complaint in adv. 21-0041.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/16/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated June 11, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 69, deadline for plaintiff's 

response. - H. D. Bauer and P. Gonzalez.

.10 155.00 15.50

6/18/21 HDB 209 Analyze new UTIER Complaint against PREPA 

regarding LUMA. Civil No. SJ2021CV3775.

.60 315.00 189.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 645.50 

 $ -64.55 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 580.95 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 2.00 315.00 630.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .10 155.00 15.50

Total 2.10 $ 645.50

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Exhibit B-4 Page 36 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398105 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 580.95 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 37 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00049-LTS SISTEMA DE RETIRO V. PREPA RE: LUMA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 38 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398106

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 822

RE: 21-00049-LTS SISTEMA DE RETIRO V. PREPA RE: LUMA

 

Total Professional Services $ 388.50

 $ -38.85 

Net Professional Services $ 349.65

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 349.65 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 39 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 822 

RE: 21-00049-LTS SISTEMA DE RETIRO V. PREPA RE: LUMA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/04/21 HDB 209 Review First Amended Complaint in adv. 21-0049. .60 315.00 189.00

6/17/21 HDB 210 Review letter from SRAEE (Rivera Rivera) to Ashley 

Miller regarding refusal to accept LUMA Employee 

Contributions.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/21/21 JEG 202 At the request of R. Lazaro, research on resolutions of 

PREPA's Retirement System Board of Directors.

.70 195.00 136.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 388.50 

 $ -38.85 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 349.65 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER .80 315.00 252.00

GONZALEZ ALDARONDO, JOSUE E. .70 195.00 136.50

Total 1.50 $ 388.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 349.65 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 40 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00059-LTS RE SENADO DE PUERTO RICO V. CW

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 41 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398107

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 823

RE: 21-00059-LTS RE SENADO DE PUERTO RICO V. CW

 

Total Professional Services $ 5,358.50

Less Discount $ -535.85 

Net Professional Services $ 4,822.65

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 4,822.65 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 42 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 823 

RE: 21-00059-LTS RE SENADO DE PUERTO RICO V. CW

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/01/21 CGB 209 Review the docket of Senate complaint challenging 

LUMA agreement SJ2021CV03356 (0.2); Draft email to 

P. Possinger and the FOMB team forwarding copy of 

the complaint and recent court order (0.2); monitor 

email exchange between P. Possinger and P. Friedman 

regarding alternate strategies in view of same (0.3); 

Analyze the complaint (0.5); Draft English summary of 

complaint allegations (0.3); Tel. Conf. with H.D. Bauer, 

P. Possinger, M. Dale, P. Friedman and others 

forwarding same (0.8).

2.30 335.00 770.50

6/01/21 ENQ 209 Review copy of complaint Senate vs. Luma to gauge 

validity of allegations regarding deed and registration 

requirement for existence and validity of LUMA 

contract.

.60 305.00 183.00

6/01/21 CEG 213 Review Senate complaint challenging LUMA 

agreement.

.40 255.00 102.00

6/02/21 CGB 209 Draft the special appearance of the FOMB in the Senate 

proceeding challenging the LUMA contract (0.8); 

Review alternative motion drafted by P. Possinger (0.3); 

Draft email forwarding revised motion to the Proskauer 

team (0.1).

1.20 335.00 402.00

6/02/21 CGB 209 Analyze the Senate's motion in compliance with order 

setting forth purported grounds for jurisdiction in case 

challenging the LUMA contract.

.30 335.00 100.50

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 43 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398107 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

6/02/21 HDB 209 Review e-mail from M. Bienenstock concerning strategy 

issues regarding FOMB submission in connection with 

LUMA related complaint by J.L. Dalmau. (.1) Revise 

draft informative motion prepared by C. Garcia (.2) 

Revise draft informative motion setting the FOMB's 

position as to the PR Court's jurisdiction prepared by P. 

Possinger. (.2). Respond to e-mail from C. García 

regarding strategy considerations. (.1) Review issues 

regarding potential removal by AAFAF. (.1) Review 

Memorandum of Law on standing and jurisdiction filed 

by J. L. Dalmau. (.6)

1.30 315.00 409.50

6/02/21 OMA 209 As requested by attorneys C. Garcia and H. D. Bauer, 

begin preparing certified translation into English of the 

Complaint filed by the Puerto Rico Senate against the 

Government of Puerto Rico, Case No. SJ2017CV00986, 

dated 6/1/2021. 17 pages. 6,695 words.

7.30 155.00 1,131.50

6/03/21 CGB 209 Review notice of removal filed in adv. 21-00059 and 

enclosures.

.20 335.00 67.00

6/03/21 CGB 209 Draft email to N. Jaresko, M.J. Bienenstock, T. 

Mungovan and others forwarding English version of the 

Senate Complaint against LUMA etc.

.10 335.00 33.50

6/03/21 HDB 210 Analyze Notice of Removal of J. L. Dalmau v. PREPA 

regarding avoidance of LUMA Contract.

.50 315.00 157.50

6/03/21 OMA 209 As requested by attorneys C. Garcia and H. D. Bauer, 

continue preparing certified translation into English of 

the Complaint filed by the Puerto Rico Senate against 

the Government of Puerto Rico, Case No. 

SJ2017CV00986, dated 6/1/2021. 9 pages. 10,082 

words.

3.70 155.00 573.50

6/03/21 OMA 209 As requested by attorneys C. Garcia and H. D. Bauer, 

prepare certified translation into English of the 

Notification of Order in Case No. SJ2017CV00986, 

dated 6/1/2021. 1 pages. 416 words.

.50 155.00 77.50

6/04/21 CGB 209 Email exchange with P. Possinger and E. Barak 

regarding unavailability of access to local court 

injunction hearing in LUMA v. UTIER (0.2); Review 

initial news articles on hearing results (0.2); Draft email 

to P. Possinger and E. Barak regarding same (0.1); 

Corroborate LUMA counsel update in later newspaper 

articles (0.2) ; Draft Follow-up email to P. Possinger and 

E. Barak regarding same (0.1).

.80 335.00 268.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 44 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398107 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

6/04/21 HDB 209 Review issues regarding TRO against UTIER by 

LUMA.

.10 315.00 31.50

6/07/21 CGB 201 Review AAFAF motion in adv. 21-00059 submitting 

English translations of all documents filed at the 

Commonwealth court (0.1); Draft email to P. Possinger 

regarding same (0.1).

.20 335.00 67.00

6/10/21 HDB 209 Review Senate President's Motion to Abstain filed in 

adv. 21-0059.

.40 315.00 126.00

6/21/21 JEG 202 At the request of H. Bauer, prepare proper legal citations 

for bills and resolutions related to LUMA to be used in 

adv. 21-0059.

.20 195.00 39.00

6/24/21 HDB 209 Revise the FOMB's Motion for Order that Complaint be 

Withdrawn (.8) Review the FOMB's Opposition to the 

Motion to Remand and/or in Opposition to Notice of 

Removal. (.5) Review PREPA's Opposition to Motion 

for Remand in adv. 21-0059. (.4)

1.70 315.00 535.50

6/28/21 HDB 209 Tel. conf with counsel for the Senate President regarding 

briefing schedule.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/28/21 HDB 209 Review proposed Stipulation to Extend briefing 

schedule in Adv. 21-00059.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/28/21 HDB 208 Review Order on briefing schedule on Motion by the 

FOMB for the Withdrawal of Complaint by Senate 

President.

.10 315.00 31.50

6/30/21 HDB 210 Review analysis by A. Collazo regarding PREPA's 

interest in documents sought by the Legislature from 

LUMA.

.20 315.00 63.00

6/30/21 HDB 209 Review J. Notario's analysis on legislative subpoena to 

LUMA.

.20 315.00 63.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 5,358.50 

Less Discount $ -535.85 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 4,822.65 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

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Exhibit B-4 Page 45 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398107 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

4

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 5.10 335.00 1,708.50

EDGARDO NIEVES QUILES .60 305.00 183.00

HERMANN BAUER 4.90 315.00 1,543.50

CARLOS E. GEORGE .40 255.00 102.00

GONZALEZ ALDARONDO, JOSUE E. .20 195.00 39.00

OLGA M. ALICEA 11.50 155.00 1,782.50

Total 22.70 $ 5,358.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 4,822.65 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 46 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00067-LTS TORRES CRUZ V. LUMA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 47 of 175
 June 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398108

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

June 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 824

RE: 21-00067-LTS TORRES CRUZ V. LUMA

 

Total Professional Services $ 1,941.00

Less Discount $ -194.10 

Net Professional Services $ 1,746.90

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,746.90 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 48 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 824 

RE: 21-00067-LTS TORRES CRUZ V. LUMA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

6/25/21 HDB 209 Review Notice of Removal of Luis Raul Torres v. 

LUMA (Adv. Pro. 21-0067).

.70 315.00 220.50

6/28/21 CGB 209 Analyze M. Bienenstock's email to J. El Koury regarding 

LUMA's removal process and court deadline for the 

FOMB to set forth a position regarding same (0.2); Draft 

email to J. L. Marrero and A. L. Collazo seeking input 

regarding legislative investigatory authority over PREPA 

and its contractor (0.2).

.40 335.00 134.00

6/28/21 HDB 209 Analyze Motion for Remand by Luis Raul Torres against 

LUMA's removal of complaint to compel subpoena.

.50 315.00 157.50

6/28/21 ALC 214 Review email from M. Bienenstock to H. Bauer 

requesting review of Removal / remand issue and 

whether there is PREPA property issues that could arise 

form the House action. .(10). Review Notice of Removal 

filed by LUMA in connection with analysis of whether 

House action could affect PREPA property. (.50). 

Review House urgent motion to remand regarding the 

same (.40) Analyze possibility of impacts over PREPA 

property. (.40).

1.40 225.00 315.00

6/29/21 CGB 209 Review input from J. L. Notario regarding legislative 

investigative authority (0.1); Review input from A. L. 

Collazo regarding same vis-a-vis PREPA (0.1)

.20 335.00 67.00

6/29/21 CGB 209 Attend Board meeting of June 29, 2021 in anticipation of 

potential questions regarding the LUMA removal civil 

action.

.60 335.00 201.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 49 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398108 June 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

6/29/21 JLN 201 Review forwarded documents relating to LUMA 

objections to House Committee request. (0.5) Research 

into powers of Legislative Assembly. (0.7) Participate in 

meeting of Board members to discuss legislative powers 

and LUMA request. (0.6)

1.80 230.00 414.00

6/29/21 ALC 214 Review Act 120 to determine whether the Legislative 

Assembly reserved any specific right over the T&D 

Administrator after execution of the agreement (.60). 

Analysis of Act 17 regarding the same. (.60). Draft email 

to C. Garcia with summary of findings on direct 

legislative authority over LUMA on energy laws. (.30)

1.50 225.00 337.50

6/30/21 HDB 209 Revise and sign-off to file Informative Motion of 

Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto 

Rico with Respect to Plaintiff's Remand Motion in adv. 

21-00067.

.30 315.00 94.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 1,941.00 

Less Discount $ -194.10 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 1,746.90 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 1.20 335.00 402.00

HERMANN BAUER 1.50 315.00 472.50

JOSE L. NOTARIO TOLL 1.80 230.00 414.00

ANTONIO L. COLLAZO 2.90 225.00 652.50

Total 7.40 $ 1,941.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,746.90 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 50 of 175
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

--------------------------------------------------------------------x

In re:

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND 

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO,

 as representative of

THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, et al.

 Debtors.1

PROMESA

Title III 

Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS

(Jointly Administered)

--------------------------------------------------------------------x 

In re:

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND 

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO,

 as representative of

PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY,

 Debtor. 

PROMESA

Title III 

Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------x 

COVER SHEET TO FORTY-NINTH MONTHLY FEE APPLICATION OF 

O’NEILL & BORGES LLC FOR COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES 

RENDERED AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AS ATTORNEYS TO 

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR 

PUERTO RICO, AS REPRESENTATIVE OF DEBTOR, PUERTO RICO

ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY, FOR THE PERIOD OF

JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JULY 31, 2021 

1

 The Debtors in these jointly-administered Title III Cases, along with each Debtor’s respective Title III case number listed as a 

bankruptcy case number due to software limitations and the last four (4) digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number, 

as applicable, are the (i) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax 

ID: 3481); (ii) Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (“COFINA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3284-LTS) (Last Four 

Digits of Federal Tax ID: 8474); (iii) Employees Retirement System of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

(“ERS”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3566-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 9686); (iv) Puerto Rico Highways and 

Transportation Authority (“HTA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3567-LTS) Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3808); (v) Puerto 

Rico Electric Power Authority (“PREPA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3747); 

and (vi) Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority (“PBA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 19-BK-5233-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal 

Tax ID: 3801) (Title III Case numbers are listed as Bankruptcy Case numbers due to software limitations). 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 51 of 175
Name of applicant: O'Neill & Borges LLC (“O&B”)

Authorized to provide professional services 

to: 

Financial Oversight and Management 

Board, as Representative for the Debtor 

Pursuant to PROMESA Section 315(b) 

Time period covered by this application: July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021

Amount of compensation sought as actual, 

reasonable and necessary: 

$18,631.80

Amount of expense reimbursement sought 

as actual, reasonable and necessary: 

$0.00

Total amount for this invoice: $18,631.80

This is a: X monthly ___ interim ___ final application

This is O&B's forty-ninth monthly fee application in these cases.

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Exhibit B-4 Page 52 of 175
Principal Certification

I hereby authorize the submission of this Monthly Fee Statement for July 2021. 

/s/ Jaime A. El Koury 

Jaime A. El Koury 

General Counsel to the Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 53 of 175
On September 17, 2021 sent to:

Counsel for the Oversight Board:

Proskauer Rose LLP

Eleven Times Square

New York, NY 10036

Attn: Martin J. Bienenstock, Esq., 

mbienenstock@proskauer.com

Ehud Barak, Esq., ebarak@proskauer.com

Proskauer Rose LLP

70 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60602 

Attn: Paul V. Possinger, Esq., 

ppossinger@proskauer.com

Counsel for AAFAF: 

O’Melveny & Myers LLP

Times Square Tower, 7 Times Square

New York, NY 10036

Attn: John J. Rapisardi, Esq., jrapisardi@omm.com

Suzzanne Uhland, Esq., suhland@omm.com

Diana M. Pérez, Esq., dperez@omm.com

Counsel for PR Fiscal Agency and Financial 

Advisory Authority: 

Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz LLC

MCS Plaza Suite 500, 255 Ponce de León Ave.

San Juan, PR 00917

Attn: Luis C. Marini-Biaggi, Esq., 

lmarini@mpmlawpr.com

Carolina Velaz-Rivero, Esq., cvelaz@mpmlawpr.com

Office of the United States Trustee District of PR:

Edif. Ochoa, 500 Tanca Street, Suite 301

San Juan, PR 00901

Re: In re: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Attn: Monsita Lecaroz, Esq.

monsita.lecaroz@usdoj.gov

Counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured 

Creditors:

Paul Hastings LLP

200 Park Avenue 

New York, NY 10166

Attn: Luc. A. Despins, Esq., 

lucdespins@paulhastings.com

Casillas, Santiago & Torres, LLC

El Caribe Office Building, 53 Palmeras Street, Suite 

1601

San Juan, PR 00901-2419

Attn: Juan J. Casillas Ayala, Esq., 

jcasillas@cstlawpr.com

Alberto J.E. Añeses Negrón, Esq., 

aaneses@cstlawpr.com

Counsel for the Official Committee of Retired 

Employees:

Bennazar, García & Millian, C.S.P.

Union Plaza, PH-A Piso 18, 416 Ave. Ponce de León

Hato Rey, PR 00918

Attn: A.J. Bennazar-Zequeira, Esq., ajb@bennazar.org

Jenner & Block LLP

919 Third Ave

New York NY 10022 

Attn: Robert Gordon, Esq., rgordong@jenner.com

Richard Levin, Esq., rlevin@jenner.com

Jenner & Block LLP

353 N. Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60654

Attn: Catherine Steege, Esq., csteege@jenner.com

Melissa Root, Esq, mroot@jenner.com

PR Department of Treasury: 

PO Box 9024140

San Juan, PR 00902-4140

Attn: Reylam Guerra Goderich, Deputy Assistant of 

Central Accounting, Reylam.Guerra@hacienda.pr.gov

Omar E. Rodríguez-Pérez, CPA, Assistant 

Secretary of Central Accounting, 

Rodriguez.Omar@hacienda.pr.gov

Angel L. Pantoja-Rodríguez Deputy Assistant Secretary 

of Internal Revenue and Tax Policy 

angel.pantoja@hacienda.pr.gov

Francisco Parés-Alicea, Assistant Secretary of Internal 

Revenue and Tax Policy, 

Francisco.pares@hacienda.pr.gov

Francisco Pena Montanez, CPA, Assistant Secretary of 

the Treasury, Francisco.Pena@hacienda.pr.gov

 

Counsel for the Fee Examiner:

EDGE Legal Strategies, PSC

252 Ponce de León Av, Citibank Tower, 12th Floor

San Juan, PR 00918

Attn: Eyck O. Lugo, Esq., elugo@edgelegalpr.com

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

Onee East Main Street, Suite 500

Madison, WI 53703

Attn: Katherine Stadler, KStadler@gklaw.com

Counsel for U.S. Bank National Association:

Maslon LLP

90 South Seventh Street

Suite 3300

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Attn: Clark T. Whitmore, Esq.,

clark.whitmore@maslon.com

William Z. Pentelovitch, Esq.,

bill.pentelovitch@maslon.com

John T. Duffey, Esq., john.duffey@maslon.com

Jason M. Reed, Esq., jason.reed@maslon.com

Rivera, Tulla and Ferrer, LLC

50 Quisqueya Street

San Juan, PR 00917

Attn: Eric A. Tulla, Esq., etulla@riveratulla.com

Iris J. Cabrera-Gómez, Esq., icabrera@riveratulla.com

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Exhibit B-4 Page 54 of 175
Professional Position/Title Department

Hourly 

Billing 

Rate

 Total 

Billed 

Hours 

Total 

Compensation

Salvador Antonetti Member Litigation 315.00 2.80 882.00

Hermann D. Bauer Member Litigation 325.00 14.40 4,680.00

Carla Garcia Benitez Member Litigation 340.00 13.30 4,522.00

Carlos E. George Member Labor 260.00 3.70 962.00

Rosa M. Lazaro Member Corporate 355.00 7.30 2,591.50

Edgardo Nieves Quiles Member Corporate 310.00 2.60 806.00

Antonio L. Roig Member Corporate 310.00 0.40 124.00

Ubaldo Fernandez Jr. Member Litigation 230.00 0.30 69.00

José Colon Garcia Associate Litigation 180.00 6.10 1,098.00

Josué Gonzalez Aldarondo Associate Corporate 200.00 3.50 700.00

Paula A. Gonzalez Montalvo Associate Litigation 190.00 0.80 152.00

Gabriel Miranda Rivera Associate Litigation 195.00 1.90 370.50

Anibal A. Roman Medina Associate Litigation 175.00 4.10 717.50

Carlos Vazquez Alberty Associate Litigation 185.00 15.50 2,867.50

Vanessa Sanchez Paralegal Litigation 160.00 1.00 160.00

Totals 77.70 $ 20,702.00

Less: 10% Courtesy discount $ (2,070.20)

$ 18,631.80

PREPA TITLE III 

Summary of Legal Fees for the Period July 1 through July 31, 2021

SUMMARY OF LEGAL FEES

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Exhibit B-4 Page 55 of 175
Task 

Code Matter Description

Total 

Billed 

Hours

Total Fees 

Requested

202 Legal Research 28.90 5,323.00

206 Documents Filed on Behalf of the Board 3.50 782.50

207 Non-Board Court Filings 0.70 227.50

209 Adversary Proceeding 28.10 9,145.00

210 Analysis and Strategy 4.80 1,493.50

213 Labor, Pension Matters 8.80 2,963.50

215 Plan of Adjustment and Disclosure Statement 0.40 130.00

219 Docketing 0.80 128.00

222 Claims and Claims Objections 1.20 408.00

224 Fee Application - O&B 0.50 101.00

$ 20,702.00

Less: 10% Courtesy discount $ (2,070.20)

TOTALS 77.70 $ 18,631.80

PREPA TITLE III 

Summary of Legal Fees for the Period July 1 through July 31, 2021

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 56 of 175
O&B requests payment and reimbursement in accordance with the procedures 

set forth in the Interim Compensation Order (i.e., payment of ninety percent (90%) of 

the compensation sought, in the amount of $16,768.62 and reimbursement of one-hundred 

percent (100%) of expenses incurred, in the amount of $70.00) in the total amount 

of $16,768.62. 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 57 of 175
Professional Certification

I hereby certify that no public servant of the Department of Treasury is a party to 

or has any interest in the gains or benefits derived from the contract that is the basis of this 

invoice. The only consideration for providing services under the contract is the payment 

agreed upon with the authorized representatives of the Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico. The amount of this invoice is reasonable. The services 

were rendered and the corresponding payment has not been made. To the best of my 

knowledge, O’Neill & Borges LLC does not have any debts owed to the Government of 

Puerto Rico or its instrumentalities.

s/Ubaldo M. Fernández

Ubaldo M. Fernández 

O’Neill & Borges LLC 

250 Muñoz Rivera Ave., Ste. 800 

San Juan, PR 00918-1813 

Tel: (787) 282-5786 

Fax: (787) 753-8944 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 58 of 175
Exhibit A

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 59 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 60 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398557

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

July 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 1

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

 

Total Professional Services $ 2,576.00

Less Discount $ -257.60 

Net Professional Services $ 2,318.40

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,318.40 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 61 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 1 

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

7/06/21 UMF 224 Draft O&B's forty-sixth monthly fee statement for April 

2021 in the Title III case of PREPA.

.30 230.00 69.00

7/07/21 HDB 206 Revise draft Urgent Consensual Motion for Ninth 

Extension of Deadlines Regarding Motion of Whitefish 

Energy Holdings, LLC for Allowance of Administrative 

Expense Claim.

.20 325.00 65.00

7/07/21 VSN 224 As requested by U. Fernandez, review and compile April 

2021 monthly fee application for PREPA Title III Case 

No. 17-4780.

.20 160.00 32.00

7/11/21 PAG 206 Review the Status Report of the Government Parties 

Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and 9019 Motion in 

anticipation of is filing at 17 BK 3283-LTS, docket no. 

2544.

.20 190.00 38.00

7/11/21 PAG 206 File the Status Report of the Government Parties 

Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and 9019 Motion at 

17 BK 3283-LTS, docket no. 2544.

.20 190.00 38.00

7/12/21 CGB 222 Review and respond to E. Barak email regarding draft 

response to Foreman's administrative claim (0.1); 

overview of same to ascertain pertinent next steps (0.3).

.40 340.00 136.00

7/12/21 HDB 206 Review Status Report of the Government Parties 

Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and the 9019 

Motion.

.30 325.00 97.50

7/13/21 CGB 222 Draft email to A. L. Roig to seek input regarding 

Foreman's administrative claim and legal arguments 

associated with the RFP process.

.10 340.00 34.00

7/13/21 HDB 210 Revise draft Opposition to Foreman Electric's Motion 

for Allowance of Administrative Claim.

.60 325.00 195.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 62 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398557 August 4, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

7/14/21 CGB 222 Review comments from A. L. Roig regarding Foreman's 

administrative claim and legal arguments associated 

with the RFP process (0.1); Review Hatton v. 

Municipality PRSCT opinion (0.3); Draft email to E. 

Barak regarding same (0.3).

.70 340.00 238.00

7/14/21 ALR 210 Review Foreman's motion for reimbursement of funds 

and the draft of the opposition to the same to analyze the 

arguments included in the opposition under Puerto Rico 

law (0.3); draft email to C. Garcia and H. D. Bauer 

regarding same (0.1).

.40 310.00 124.00

7/14/21 HDB 210 Review A. Roig's comments to Foreman Electric 

Services Motion for Administrative Expense.

.20 325.00 65.00

7/15/21 HDB 207 Analyze Opposition to Debtor's Memorandum of Law 

and Motion Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 

105(A) and 362 for Order Directing Complaint to be 

Withdrawn filed by The Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico, as Representative 

of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, et al.

.50 325.00 162.50

7/16/21 HDB 207 Review as filed Objection to Verified Motion of 

Foreman Electric Services Inc. for Allowance of 

Administrative Expense Claim.

.20 325.00 65.00

7/20/21 HDB 206 Review Joint Status Report Pursuant to June 14, 2021 

Order Adjourning Cobra Acquisitions LLC's Motion to 

Lift Stay Order.

.30 325.00 97.50

7/20/21 GMR 206 Review the Motion to inform Regarding Notice of 

Supplemental and Partial Payment of Insurance 

Proceeds and exhibit thereto in anticipation to its filing.

.20 195.00 39.00

7/20/21 GMR 206 File the Motion to inform Regarding Notice of 

Supplemental and Partial Payment of Insurance 

Proceeds and exhibit thereto in Case No. 17-4780.

.20 195.00 39.00

7/20/21 GMR 206 Review the Joint Status Report Pursuant to June 14, 

2021 Order Adjourning Cobra Acquisitions LLC's 

Motion to Lift Stay Order in anticipation to its filing.

.20 195.00 39.00

7/20/21 GMR 206 File the Joint Status Report Pursuant to June 14, 2021 

Order Adjourning Cobra Acquisitions LLC's Motion to 

Lift Stay Order through the court's electronic filing 

system.

.20 195.00 39.00

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 63 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398557 August 4, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

7/20/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated July 2, 2021 

regarding order dkt. 2539, deadline to file reply. - C. 

Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

7/20/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated June 25, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2534, deadline to file reply. -

C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez

.10 160.00 16.00

7/20/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated July 8, 2021 

regarding order dkt. 2543, deadline to file opposition to 

motion, and reply to opposition and responses. - C. 

Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez

.10 160.00 16.00

7/22/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated July 19, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2561 deadline to file certified 

translations. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

7/23/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated July 15, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2548, deadline to file status 

report. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

7/29/21 HDB 215 Review analysis regarding PREB rate setting in 

connection with debt service.

.40 325.00 130.00

7/29/21 GMR 206 Review the Reply in Support of Debtor's Motion 

Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(a) and 362 

for Order Directing Complaint to be Withdrawn, in 

anticipation to its filing in Case No. 17-4780.

.30 195.00 58.50

7/29/21 GMR 206 File the Reply in Support of Debtor's Motion Pursuant to 

Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(a) and 362 for Order 

Directing Complaint to be Withdrawn, in Case No. 17-

4780.

.20 195.00 39.00

7/29/21 JEG 202 At the request of J. L. Marrero and J. Pietrantoni, 

conduct research on whether the Energy Bureau is 

required to set rates at a level that allows the Electric 

Power Authority to pay debt service and comply with its 

covenants. (2.4) Draft email to J. L. Marrero and J. 

Pietrantoni with research findings. (0.8)

3.20 200.00 640.00

7/29/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated July 28, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2568, deadline for movants to 

file reply. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 2,576.00 

Less Discount $ -257.60 

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 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 2,318.40 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 1.20 340.00 408.00

ANTONIO L. ROIG .40 310.00 124.00

HERMANN BAUER 2.70 325.00 877.50

UBALDO M. FERNANDEZ BARRERA .30 230.00 69.00

PAULA A. GONZALEZ MONTALVO .40 190.00 76.00

GABRIEL MIRANDA RIVERA 1.30 195.00 253.50

GONZALEZ ALDARONDO, JOSUE E. 3.20 200.00 640.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .80 160.00 128.00

Total 10.30 $ 2,576.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,318.40 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 65 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 66 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398559

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

July 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 804

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

 

Total Professional Services $ 8,262.50

Less Discount $ -826.25 

Net Professional Services $ 7,436.25

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 7,436.25 

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Client.Matter: P1705 . 804 

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

7/02/21 HDB 209 Review Amended Statement of Uncontested Facts by 

UTIER. (.4) Review Amended Memorandum of Law in 

Support of Motion for Summary Judgment in adv. 17-

00229-LTS. (.5)

.90 325.00 292.50

7/06/21 HDB 209 Review Amendment to Alameda's Expert Report in adv. 

17-00229-LTS.

.40 325.00 130.00

7/12/21 CEG 209 Revise reply memorandum of law in support of amended 

motion by defendants to dismiss plaintiff's third 

amended complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) 

in adv. 17-00229-LTS.

.50 260.00 130.00

7/14/21 HDB 209 Revise draft Reply Brief In Support of Partial Motion to 

Dismiss Second, Sixth, Eighth and Twelfth Cause 

Auction of the Third Amended Complaint. (.6) 

Respond to queries by J. Richman regarding sovereign 

immunity issues. (.3) Review analysis by S. Antonetti on 

sovereign immunity and waiver issues .(4)

1.30 325.00 422.50

7/14/21 CEG 209 Consider several issues on application of eleventh 

amendment immunity and qualified immunity to PREPA 

and individual defendants (0.3); exchange emails with J. 

Richman, H. Bauer and S. Antonetti regarding same. 

(0.3).

.60 260.00 156.00

7/14/21 SAS 210 Email exchange with J. Richman, M. Morris, H. Bauer, 

and C. George regarding USDC opinion on Ramos 

Riefkohl case on sovereign immunity.

.60 315.00 189.00

7/16/21 HDB 209 Review issues regarding Ex-Parte Young argument in 

connection with Reply Brief in Support of Partial 

Motion to Dismiss.

.20 325.00 65.00

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7/16/21 CEG 209 Revise new version of reply memorandum of law in 

support of amended motion by defendants to dismiss 

plaintiff's third amended complaint pursuant to Fed. R. 

Civ. P. 12(b)(6) in adv. 17-00229-LTS.

.30 260.00 78.00

7/19/21 HDB 209 Revise and sign-off on final version of Reply Brief in 

Support of Motion to Dismiss in adv. 17-00229-LTS. 

(.3) Respond to query by J. Richman on Exhibit A to 

Reply. (.1) Review Schultz v. Kellner. (.2) Review 

Individual Defendants' Reply Memorandum of Law in 

Further Support of Amended Motion to Dismiss 

Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint Under Fed. R. Civ. 

P. 12(B)(6). (.2)

.80 325.00 260.00

7/19/21 CEG 210 Revise and edit reply brief in support of dismissal for 

filing in adv. 17-00229-LTS.

.50 260.00 130.00

7/19/21 CEG 209 Exchange emails with H. Bauer and G. Miranda 

regarding reply brief in adv. 17-00229-LTS.

.20 260.00 52.00

7/19/21 GMR 206 Review the Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of 

Amended Motion by Defendant Puerto Rico Electric 

Power Authority to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended 

Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) in 

anticipation to its filing in adv. 17-00229-LTS.

.40 195.00 78.00

7/19/21 GMR 206 File the Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of 

Amended Motion by Defendant Puerto Rico Electric 

Power Authority to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended 

Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) through 

the court's electronic filing system in adv. 17-00229-

LTS.

.20 195.00 39.00

7/20/21 CGB 209 Analyze J. Richman email regarding UTIER's monetary 

claims against the CW in adv. 17-00229 (0.1); Draft 

email circulating memorandum on claims against state 

act that may impact same to C. George and H. D. Bauer 

(0.2).

.30 340.00 102.00

7/20/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated June 29, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 179, deadline of defendants' 

response to plaintiff's in limine motions; and reply to 

dispositive motions and for plaintiff's reply. - H. D. 

Bauer, C. George, and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

7/21/21 HDB 209 Review potential sovereign immunity arguments to 

damage claims.

.40 325.00 130.00

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7/23/21 CGB 209 Email exchange with S. Antonetti and C. George 

regarding potential impact of claims against state act on 

UTIER's monetary claims against the CW.

.40 340.00 136.00

7/23/21 SAS 210 Email exchange with C. Garcia, H. Bauer, and C. 

George regarding UTIER monetary clamis againts 

PREPA and the CW.

.40 315.00 126.00

7/26/21 CEG 209 Consider several issues in damages claim and potential 

CW immunity defenses.

.40 260.00 104.00

7/27/21 HDB 209 Review analysis by C. Garcia regarding damage claims 

asserted by UTIER in connection with waiver of 

sovereign immunity. (.2) Review analysis by S. 

Antonetti regarding potential damage claim limitations. 

(.1)

.30 325.00 97.50

7/27/21 CVA 202 Review the email exchange between J. Richman and 

O&B regarding Eleventh Amendment immunity and the 

Puerto Rico Claims Act in connection with the research 

regarding whether the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

can raise immunity arguments and/or the Claims Act's 

limits in the UTIER CBA case.

.40 185.00 74.00

7/27/21 CVA 202 Analyze the Puerto Rico Claims Act in connection with 

the research regarding whether the Commonwealth of 

Puerto Rico can raise immunity arguments and/or the 

Claims Act's limits in the UTIER CBA case.

.80 185.00 148.00

7/28/21 CGB 209 Review Follow-up email from J. Richman regarding 

Puerto Rico sovereign immunity issues and coordinate 

with C. Vazquez pending legal research to address same 

(0.1); overview of S. Antonetti analysis regarding same 

(0.2).

.30 340.00 102.00

7/28/21 SAS 210 Draft legal analysis of CW immunity case law and its 

implications for monetary claims made against the CW 

in Adv. 17-00229.

1.80 315.00 567.00

7/28/21 CVA 202 Exchange emails with C. Garcia, S. Antonetti and C. 

George in connection with the research regarding 

whether the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico can raise 

immunity arguments and/or the Claims Act's limits in 

the UTIER CBA case.

.20 185.00 37.00

7/28/21 CVA 202 Research Puerto Rico case law to confirm how the 

damage limits set forth by the Puerto Rico Claims Act 

would apply in the context of the UTIER CBA case.

3.30 185.00 610.50

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7/28/21 CVA 202 Research federal case law to determine whether the 

waiver of immunity provided by the Puerto Rico Claims 

Act applies in federal court and whether subsection 

3077(c) of the Act applies to actions under the P.R. and 

U.S. Constitutions.

2.60 185.00 481.00

7/28/21 CVA 202 Revise the draft answer prepared by S. Antonetti to J. 

Richman's consultation regarding whether the 

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico can raise immunity 

arguments and/or the Claims Act's limits in the UTIER 

CBA case.

.50 185.00 92.50

7/28/21 CVA 202 Draft detailed email to C. Garcia, S. Antonetti, C. 

George and H. Bauer regarding the draft answer 

prepared by S. Antonetti to J. Richman's consultation 

regarding whether the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

can raise immunity arguments and/or the Claims Act's 

limits in the UTIER CBA case, and the follow up 

research to be performed regarding legislative immunity.

.30 185.00 55.50

7/29/21 CGB 209 Detailed analysis of summary of Puerto Rico sovereign 

immunity doctrine drafted by S. Antonetti (0.4); Analyze 

additional insight forwarded by C. Vazquez regarding 

same (0.3); additional legal research regarding monetary 

caps and waivers of immunity case law under Act 104-

1955 (0.8); revise draft summary on Puerto Rico 

sovereign pursuant to same (0.7); Draft email to J. 

Richman forwarding analysis (0.1).

2.90 340.00 986.00

7/29/21 HDB 209 Review draft memorandum regarding application of 

sovereign immunity to claims against the CW and 

PREPA.

.30 325.00 97.50

7/29/21 CVA 202 Research Puerto Rico case law regarding the impairment 

of contracts clause and its potential impact upon whether 

the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico can raise immunity 

arguments and/or the Claims Act's limits in the UTIER 

CBA case.

1.20 185.00 222.00

7/29/21 CVA 202 Draft detailed email to C. Garcia regarding the 

impairment of contracts clause in connection J. 

Richman's consultation regarding whether the 

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico can raise immunity 

arguments and/or the Claims Act's limits in the UTIER 

CBA case.

.30 185.00 55.50

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7/29/21 CVA 202 Begin research of Puerto Rico case law regarding 

legislative immunity to determine whether the 

Commonwealth can raise immunity arguments regarding 

the enactment of the laws that gave rise to the execution 

of the Operating and Management Agreement in the 

UTIER CBA case, as discussed with C. George.

3.70 185.00 684.50

7/30/21 CGB 209 Revise the draft of the Defendants' Memorandum Of 

Law In Opposition To Plaintiff's Amended Motion For 

Summary Judgment to be filed in adv. 17-00229 to 

verify issues of Puerto Rico law (1.7); Email exchange 

with J. Richman regarding potential sovereign immunity 

argument to be raised in same (0.4).

2.10 340.00 714.00

7/30/21 HDB 209 Revise Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Summary 

Judgment in adv. 17-00229-LTS.

.60 325.00 195.00

7/30/21 CVA 202 Continue research of Puerto Rico case law regarding 

legislative immunity to determine whether the 

Commonwealth can raise immunity arguments regarding 

the enactment of the laws that gave rise to the execution 

of the Operating and Management Agreement in the 

UTIER CBA case.

2.20 185.00 407.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 8,262.50 

Less Discount $ -826.25 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 7,436.25 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 6.00 340.00 2,040.00

HERMANN BAUER 5.20 325.00 1,690.00

CARLOS E. GEORGE 2.50 260.00 650.00

SALVADOR J. ANTONETTI 2.80 315.00 882.00

CARLOS VAZQUEZ ALBERTY 15.50 185.00 2,867.50

GABRIEL MIRANDA RIVERA .60 195.00 117.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .10 160.00 16.00

Total 32.70 $ 8,262.50

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 72 of 175
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CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 7,436.25 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 73 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 74 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398560

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

July 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 805

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

 

Total Professional Services $ 547.00

 $ -54.70 

Net Professional Services $ 492.30

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 492.30 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 75 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 805 

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

7/15/21 HDB 209 Review issues regarding extension of deadlines to file 

status report in adv. 17-00256-LTS. (0.4) Tel. conf. with 

counsel for PREB regarding same. Draft e-mail to M. 

Dale and others at Proskauer regarding PREB's position. 

(0.3)

.70 325.00 227.50

7/16/21 HDB 209 Tel. conf with F. Agrait, counsel for ICSE, regarding 

extension to file status report in adv. 17-00256-LTS. (.1) 

Review the draft Urgent Unopposed Motion of the 

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and the Puerto 

Rico Energy Bureau for Extension of Time to File 

Further Status Report. (.2) Coordinate filing issues with 

counsel for PREB. (.1)

.40 325.00 130.00

7/16/21 PAG 206 Review the Urgent Unopposed Motion of the Puerto 

Rico Electric Power Authority and the Puerto Rico 

Energy Bureau for Extension of Time to File Further 

Status Report in anticipation of its filing at Adv. Proc. 

No. 17-00256-LTS, docket no. 86.

.20 190.00 38.00

7/16/21 PAG 206 File the Urgent Unopposed Motion of the Puerto Rico 

Electric Power Authority and the Puerto Rico Energy 

Bureau for Extension of Time to File Further Status 

Report at Adv. Proc. No. 17-00256-LTS, docket no. 86.

.20 190.00 38.00

7/22/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated July 19, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 87, deadline to file joint status 

report. - H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

7/26/21 HDB 210 Review status of follow-up with PREPA concerning 

issues regarding the 2017 Rate Order and potential 

resolution to adversary proceeding.

.30 325.00 97.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 547.00 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 76 of 175
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CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

 $ -54.70 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 492.30 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 1.40 325.00 455.00

PAULA A. GONZALEZ MONTALVO .40 190.00 76.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .10 160.00 16.00

Total 1.90 $ 547.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 492.30 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 77 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 78 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398561

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

July 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 820

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

 

Total Professional Services $ 455.00

 $ -45.50 

Net Professional Services $ 409.50

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 409.50 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

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CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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Client.Matter: P1705 . 820 

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

7/14/21 HDB 209 Review meet and confer e-mail by Impeach regarding 

Motion to Dismiss.

.20 325.00 65.00

7/20/21 HDB 209 Review Notice of Motion to Dismiss. (.2) Review 

Defendants' Joint Memorandum of Law in Support of 

Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint pursuant 

to Fed,R.Civ.P. 12(b)(1) and (6) in adv. 21-00041-LTS. 

(1.0)

1.20 325.00 390.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 455.00 

 $ -45.50 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 409.50 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 1.40 325.00 455.00

Total 1.40 $ 455.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 409.50 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 80 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00059-LTS RE SENADO DE PUERTO RICO V. CW

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 81 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398562

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

July 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 823

RE: 21-00059-LTS RE SENADO DE PUERTO RICO V. CW

 

Total Professional Services $ 5,605.50

 $ -560.55 

Net Professional Services $ 5,044.95

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 5,044.95 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

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CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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Client.Matter: P1705 . 823 

RE: 21-00059-LTS RE SENADO DE PUERTO RICO V. CW

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

7/01/21 HDB 209 Review Reply in Support of Motion to Remand adv. 21-

00059.

.30 325.00 97.50

7/27/21 CGB 209 Review the draft Reply in Support of Debtor's Motion 

Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(A) and 362 

for Order Directing Complaint to be Withdrawn to 

consider possible additional arguments under Puerto 

Rico law to support same (1.1); Brief legal research to 

identify Puerto Rico law citations in support of argument 

equating the effects of rescission and annulment (0.7); 

Analyze J. J. Colon legal research report regarding 

Puerto Rico case law discussing new Civil Code 

provision applicable to counter-arguments to Senate brief 

(0.3).

2.10 340.00 714.00

7/27/21 ENQ 209 Review Senate's President allegations regarding defects 

in Luma Contract. (.6) Review applicable provisions of 

Puerto Rico Mortgage Law. (.4) Review draft motion 

(.6) Email with conclusions. (.3)

1.90 310.00 589.00

7/27/21 HDB 209 Revise draft Reply In Support of Debtor's Motion 

Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(A) and 362 

for Order Directing Complaint to be Withdrawn. (.7) 

Tel. conf. with D. Desatnik regarding reply brief. (.2) 

Draft e-mail to O&B Team concerning comments and 

citations for the brief. (.2) Review B. Garcia's 

suggestions to the draft motion. (.2) Review E. Nieves' 

analysis of recordation requirement (.3)

1.60 325.00 520.00

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7/27/21 JJC 202 Analyze query from H. D. Bauer regarding the difference 

between null and voidable contracts under Puerto Rico 

law (0.2). Analyze draft of Reply in Support of Debtor's 

Motion Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(A) 

and 362 for Order Directing Complaint to be Withdrawn 

to respond to said query (0.4). Analyze applicable 

statutes, including the Puerto Rico Civil Code of 2020, to 

draft outline in response to said query (0.8). Analyze 

Puerto Rico Supreme Court cases about null and 

voidable contracts to draft outline in response to said 

query (1.1). Draft outline of pertinent legal provisions 

and case law citations in response to said query (0.6). 

Translate Spanish portions of outline to English as per H. 

D. Bauer's request (0.6).

3.70 180.00 666.00

7/27/21 JJC 202 Analyze query from E. Nieves regarding exceptions to 

general rule that recordation in the Puerto Rico Property 

Registry is optional under Puerto Rico law (0.2). 

Analyze applicable statutes, including the Puerto Rico 

Mortgage Act of 2015, to draft outline in response to said 

query (0.6). Analyze Puerto Rico Supreme Court cases 

that interpret pertinent Puerto Rico Mortgage Act 

provisions to draft outline in response to that query (0.8). 

Analyze federal court decisions that interpret pertinent 

Puerto Rico Mortgage Act provisions to draft outline in 

response to that query (0.4). Draft outline of pertinent 

legal provisions and case law citations in response to said 

query (0.4).

2.40 180.00 432.00

7/28/21 CGB 209 Edit E. Nieves analysis relating to Puerto Rico mortgage 

law to include additional legal research (0.4); Draft email 

to D. Desatnik forwarding same (0.1); Follow-up email 

exchange with D. Desatnik regarding same (0.3).

.80 340.00 272.00

7/28/21 HDB 209 Review further analysis and citations concerning 

recordation requirements of P3 Contracts.

.30 325.00 97.50

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Exhibit B-4 Page 84 of 175
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CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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7/29/21 CGB 209 Review email from D. Desatnik forwarding updated draft 

reply for adv. 21-00059 and setting forth additional 

queries regarding the Puerto Rico Real Property Registry 

Act (0.2); Coordinate related research with E. Nieves and 

A. A. Roman Medina (0.2); Overview of the Spanish 

version of the Puerto Rico Real Property Registry Act to 

consider potential additional arguments in support of 

reply (0.6); review updated reply draft (1.7); Review 

additional edits drafted by E. Nieves (0.2); Draft email to 

D. Desatnik forwarding same (0.1); Review final version 

of reply filed at Docket No. 2572 of Case 17-04780 

(0.2).

3.20 340.00 1,088.00

7/29/21 ENQ 209 Review revised draft of draft reply for adv. 21-0005 

regarding Senate President's challenge to Luma 

agreement with PREPA. (.3) Edited said draft. (.4)

.70 310.00 217.00

7/29/21 HDB 209 Review revised draft Reply Brief in Support of Order to 

Withdraw Complaint.

.60 325.00 195.00

7/29/21 AAR 202 Perform research on Law 210-2015 known as the "Real 

Property Registry Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto 

Rico" to identify and analyze the articles cited in the 

complaint in adv. 21-00059.

2.60 175.00 455.00

7/29/21 AAR 202 Review Law 210-2015 and Law 198-1979 to identify 

parallel articles and its amendments.

.70 175.00 122.50

7/29/21 AAR 202 Review Law 129-2020 known as "Condominium Law" 

to identify the articles related to parent deed and 

registration obligation for its effectiveness.

.80 175.00 140.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 5,605.50 

 $ -560.55 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 5,044.95 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 6.10 340.00 2,074.00

EDGARDO NIEVES QUILES 2.60 310.00 806.00

HERMANN BAUER 2.80 325.00 910.00

JOSE L. COLON GARCIA 6.10 180.00 1,098.00

ANIBAL A. ROMAN MEDINA 4.10 175.00 717.50

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Exhibit B-4 Page 85 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 398562 August 4, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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Total 21.70 $ 5,605.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 5,044.95 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 86 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00067-LTS TORRES CRUZ V. LUMA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 87 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 398563

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

July 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 824

RE: 21-00067-LTS TORRES CRUZ V. LUMA

 

Total Professional Services $ 292.50

 $ -29.25 

Net Professional Services $ 263.25

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 263.25 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 88 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 824 

RE: 21-00067-LTS TORRES CRUZ V. LUMA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

7/01/21 HDB 209 Review Luma's Opposition to Motion to Remand. .60 325.00 195.00

7/07/21 HDB 209 Review Order Remanding Case to San Juan Court in 

adv. 21-00067.

.30 325.00 97.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 292.50 

 $ -29.25 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 263.25 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER .90 325.00 292.50

Total .90 $ 292.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 263.25 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 89 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: FISCAL PLAN

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 90 of 175
 August 4, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 400381

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

July 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 3

RE: FISCAL PLAN

 

Total Professional Services $ 2,963.50

Less Discount $ -296.35 

Net Professional Services $ 2,667.15

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,667.15 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 91 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 3 

RE: FISCAL PLAN

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

7/01/21 RML 213 Review inquiries on employee provisions of O&M 

Agreement. (0.5) Draft email to Proskauer in response to 

inquiries on employee provisions of O&M Agreement. 

(0.6)

1.10 355.00 390.50

7/01/21 CEG 213 Review draft of O&M Agreement with regards to 

employees and pension matters.

.60 260.00 156.00

7/02/21 RML 213 Review changes made by P. Hamburger to employee 

benefit section of O&M Agreement. (0.3) Draft changes 

to employee benefit section of O&M Agreement. (0.4)

.70 355.00 248.50

7/02/21 CEG 213 Revise draft of generation agreement and its sections on 

labor and pension matters.

.60 260.00 156.00

7/07/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with C. Villafane regarding ruling on transfer 

of PREPA ERS distribution to private Plan. (0.4) Draft 

email to A. Figueroa regarding results of conversation 

with C. Villafane. (0.2).

.60 355.00 213.00

7/07/21 RML 213 Respond to P. Possinger inquiry on proposed language to 

amend PREPA ERS plan. (0.3). Review P. Hamburger 

response on amendments to PREPA ERS. (0.2) Respond 

to further inquiries from Proskauer regarding PREPA 

ERS Regulations. (0.3). Review mechanism to amend 

PREPA ERS regulations. (0.4) Draft email to J. Todd 

regarding PREPA ERS amendments. (0.3)

1.50 355.00 532.50

7/08/21 RML 213 Review (0.1) and respond (0.2) to email from A. 

Figueroa regarding ruling to be requested for LUMA 

Plan.

.30 355.00 106.50

7/08/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with M. Lopez regarding ruling request from 

Treasury on LUMA Plan.

.30 355.00 106.50

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Exhibit B-4 Page 92 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 400381 August 4, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

7/08/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with J. Gonzalez regarding PREPA authority 

to freeze plan.

.30 355.00 106.50

7/08/21 JEG 213 Tel. conf. with R. Lazaro regarding PREPA authority to 

freeze retirement plan.

.30 200.00 60.00

7/09/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with F. Fontanes regarding ruling to be 

requested from Treasury in connection with transfer 

from PREPA ERS.

.40 355.00 142.00

7/12/21 RML 213 Review changes suggested by Clearly to benefit 

provisions of OMA. (0.2) Review Proskauer response. 

(0.2) Draft response to inquiry on former employee 

contributions to PREPA ERS. (0.2)

.60 355.00 213.00

7/14/21 RML 213 Respond to C. Villafane email regarding ruling to be 

requested from Treasury regarding private employers' 

plans.

.30 355.00 106.50

7/22/21 RML 213 Exchange emails with F. Fontanes regarding ruling to be 

requested from Treasury in connection with transfer 

from government plans to private plans.

.30 355.00 106.50

7/28/21 RML 213 Exchange emails with Treasury regarding Act 29 

provisions. (0.3) Exchange emails with C. Villafane 

regarding meeting with Treasury on the preparation of 

Act 29 provisions. (0.2)

.50 355.00 177.50

7/30/21 RML 213 Exchange emails with Treasury on law provisions 

applicable to transfer of plan assets.

.40 355.00 142.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 2,963.50 

Less Discount $ -296.35 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 2,667.15 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

ROSA M. LAZARO 7.30 355.00 2,591.50

CARLOS E. GEORGE 1.20 260.00 312.00

GONZALEZ ALDARONDO, JOSUE E. .30 200.00 60.00

Total 8.80 $ 2,963.50

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 93 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 400381 August 4, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,667.15 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 94 of 175
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO 

--------------------------------------------------------------------x

In re: 

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND 

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO, 

 as representative of 

THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, et al. 

 Debtors.1

PROMESA 

Title III 

Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS 

(Jointly Administered) 

--------------------------------------------------------------------x 

In re: 

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND 

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO, 

 as representative of 

PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY,

 Debtor. 

PROMESA 

Title III 

Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS 

--------------------------------------------------------------------x 

COVER SHEET TO FIFTIETH MONTHLY FEE APPLICATION OF 

O’NEILL & BORGES LLC FOR COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES 

RENDERED AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AS ATTORNEYS TO 

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR 

PUERTO RICO, AS REPRESENTATIVE OF DEBTOR, PUERTO RICO 

ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY, FOR THE PERIOD OF 

AUGUST 1, 2021 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2021 

1

 The Debtors in these jointly-administered Title III Cases, along with each Debtor’s respective Title III case number listed as a 

bankruptcy case number due to software limitations and the last four (4) digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number, 

as applicable, are the (i) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax 

ID: 3481); (ii) Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (“COFINA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3284-LTS) (Last Four 

Digits of Federal Tax ID: 8474); (iii) Employees Retirement System of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

(“ERS”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3566-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 9686); (iv) Puerto Rico Highways and 

Transportation Authority (“HTA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3567-LTS) Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3808); (v) Puerto 

Rico Electric Power Authority (“PREPA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3747); 

and (vi) Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority (“PBA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 19-BK-5233-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal 

Tax ID: 3801) (Title III Case numbers are listed as Bankruptcy Case numbers due to software limitations). 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 95 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 96 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 400484

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

August 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 1

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

 

Total Professional Services $ 7,293.00

Less Discount $ -729.30 

Net Professional Services $ 6,563.70

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 6,563.70 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 97 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 1 

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

8/04/21 UMF 224 Draft O&B's forty-seventh monthly fee statement for 

May 2021 in the Title III case of PREPA.

.60 230.00 138.00

8/04/21 PAG 206 File the Urgent Consensual Motion for Tenth Extension 

of Deadlines Regarding Motion of Whitefish Energy 

Holdings, LLC for Allowance of Administrative 

Expense Claim at 17 BK 4780-LTS, docket no. 2538.

.20 190.00 38.00

8/05/21 VSN 224 As requested by U. Fernandez, review and compile May 

2021 monthly fee application for PREPA Title III Case 

No. 17-4780.

.20 160.00 32.00

8/06/21 HDB 210 Review e-mail by E. Barak regarding PREB's rate setting 

authority and parameters.

.30 325.00 97.50

8/09/21 JP 215 Analyze PREB legislation relating to its authority to set 

rates as requested by E. Barak.

.70 360.00 252.00

8/10/21 HDB 210 Review Order denying Cobra's Motion to Lift Litigation 

Stay.

.20 325.00 65.00

8/10/21 CEG 213 Consider legal issuers on amendment to PREPA ERS. .50 260.00 130.00

8/11/21 HDB 210 Review Opposition to Assumption of PPOA and issues 

regarding meet and confer call with counsel for 

Windmar.

.40 325.00 130.00

8/11/21 CEG 213 Review UTIER CBA and consider potential 

modifications to work rules.

1.20 260.00 312.00

8/11/21 JLN 213 Revise draft note prepared by J. A. Candelaria regarding 

PREPA plan alleged trust.

.40 235.00 94.00

8/11/21 ALC 214 Review email from (0.1) and draft email (0.2) to P. 

Possinger regarding Windmar objection to notice of 

assumption of PPOAs for renewable energy projects.

.30 230.00 69.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 98 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 400484 August 31, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

8/12/21 JP 215 Analyze PREB legislation relating to its authority to set 

rates as requested by E. Barak (1.4); email exchanges 

with J. Gonzalez (0.4); and A. L. Collazo regarding 

same (0.4)

2.20 360.00 792.00

8/12/21 HDB 210 Review Opinion and Order by the First Circuit regarding 

Front End Transition Charge in Appeal No. 20-2041.

.90 325.00 292.50

8/12/21 HDB 210 Analyze the Firsts Circuit's Opinion and Order in Appeal 

No. 20-1685 concerning the assumption of a power 

purchase and operating agreement (PPOA) with 

EcoEléctrica.

.70 325.00 227.50

8/12/21 CEG 213 Consider issues on PREPA-ERS and proposed 

amendments to its regulations.

.30 260.00 78.00

8/12/21 ALC 214 Analysis of Objection to Assumption of Power Purchase 

Operating Agreement in preparation for Tel. conf. with 

Windmar and PREPA attorneys to discuss potential 

resolution of Windmar's objection. (.40) Tel. conf. with 

Proskauer, PREPA counsel and Windmar's counsel to 

discuss the objection under Puerto Rico law. (.40)

.80 230.00 184.00

8/12/21 ALC 215 Draft response to questions by Proskauer questions 

regarding PREB's authority over electric energy rates in 

connection with Best Interest Test analysis. (1.20) 

Discuss with J. Pietrantoni strategy for draft of response 

to same. (.40).

1.60 230.00 368.00

8/12/21 JEG 202 Legal research to locate Act 4-2016 as well as the 

provisions of PREPA's enabling act and Act 57-2014 

related to the PREB's obligation to establish rates that are 

sufficient to guarantee the annual payment of the debts 

contracted with the bondholders. (0.2). Draft responses 

to J. Pietrantoni's inquiries regarding PREB's authority to 

modify such rates. (2.5).

2.70 200.00 540.00

8/13/21 JP 215 Respond to question from E. Barak and J. Esses 

regarding PREB authority to set rates (0.5); email 

exchanges J. Gonzalez, A. Collazo, J. Marrero and H. 

Bauer regarding same (0.3).

.80 360.00 288.00

8/13/21 HDB 210 Analyze draft response to E. Barak by J. Pietrantoni 

regarding rate setting by PREB.

.20 325.00 65.00

8/13/21 CEG 213 Consider PREPA labor matters applicable to transfer of 

CW employees.

.40 260.00 104.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 99 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 400484 August 31, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

8/13/21 CEG 213 Tel. conf. with Y. Hickey and FOMB staff regarding 

employment and labor law issues applicable to PREPA 

transfer employees.

.50 260.00 130.00

8/13/21 ALC 202 Final review of J. Pietrantoni's response to Proskauer 

regarding PREB obligations on rate approval as part of 

the Best Interest Test analysis.

.30 230.00 69.00

8/13/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 5, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2585, regarding deadline to 

file response and reply. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. 

Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

8/13/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 4, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2584, deadline to file joint 

status report. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

8/13/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 3, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2581, regarding deadline to 

file certified English translations. - C. Garcia, H. D. 

Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

8/14/21 JEG 215 Draft email to J. Pietrantoni regarding Oversight Board 

personnel query concerning the process for the P3A to 

award partnership contracts pursuant to Act 120-2018. 

(0.3). Draft response to follow-up questions from J. 

Pietrantoni on the applicability of Act 29-2009 to the 

aforementioned process. (2.3)

2.60 200.00 520.00

8/16/21 HDB 210 Review memoranda on rate covenants and bondholder 

remedies in preparation for call on the PREPA BIT 

analysis.

.60 325.00 195.00

8/16/21 CEG 213 Review analysis on proposed changes on work rules of 

PREPA-CBAs. (0.8) Consider Bildisco standard to 

negotiate proposed changes to CBA (0.3). Participate in 

Teams meeting with J. Burr and EY team regarding 

PREPA - CBAs and work rules (0.8). Exchange related 

emails with R. Tague (0.3).

2.40 260.00 624.00

8/16/21 JAC 202 Preliminary analysis of issues for memorandum 

regarding PREPA Title III case.

1.60 190.00 304.00

8/17/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 17, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2599, deadline to file reply. -

C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 100 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 400484 August 31, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

4

8/18/21 HDB 210 PREPA Best Interest Test call with O. Shah and 

McKinsey, P. Possinger and J. Esses and Proskauer, and 

A. Collazo, and others, to discuss issues concerning BIT 

Analysis.

1.10 325.00 357.50

8/18/21 HDB 210 Analyze House Resolution 445 regarding PREPA 

Restructuring.

.40 325.00 130.00

8/18/21 ALC 210 Tel. conf. with Proskauer and McKinsey teams to 

discuss BIT analysis Puerto Rico energy law related 

issues.

1.10 230.00 253.00

8/18/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 17, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 2599, deadline to file 

responses and reply. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. 

Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

8/19/21 CEG 213 Consider legal issues on PREPA employees acquired 

rights and related position from OATRH.

.30 260.00 78.00

8/20/21 HDB 210 Review G. Pierre's list of follow-up items regarding 

PREPA BIT call.

.20 325.00 65.00

8/25/21 ALC 210 Review proposed revisions by K. Bolanos to order 

authorizing assumption by PREPA of renewable energy 

power purchase and operating agreement with Xzerta 

Tec Solar I, LLC.

.20 230.00 46.00

8/31/21 ALC 214 Review emails from P. Possinger, E. Barak and M 

Wheat regarding response from F. Agrait in connection 

with Windmar objection to assumption of CIRO and 

XZERTA PPOAs.

.30 230.00 69.00

8/31/21 PAG 206 Review the Motion for Interim Compensation Fourth 

Interim Fee Application of McKinsey & Company 

Puerto Rico Consulting, Inc. as Consulting Services 

Provider to the Financial Oversight and Management 

Board for Puerto Rico, as Representative of Debtor, 

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority ("PREPA"), for 

the Period from February 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021, 

in anticipation of its filing at 17 BK 4780-LTS, docket 

no. 2610.

.20 190.00 38.00

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 101 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 400484 August 31, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

5

8/31/21 PAG 206 File the Motion for Interim Compensation Fourth Interim 

Fee Application of McKinsey & Company Puerto Rico 

Consulting, Inc. as Consulting Services Provider to the 

Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto 

Rico, as Representative of Debtor, Puerto Rico Electric 

Power Authority ("PREPA"), for the Period from 

February 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021, at 17 BK 4780-

LTS, docket no. 2610.

.20 190.00 38.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 7,293.00 

Less Discount $ -729.30 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 6,563.70 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

JULIO PIETRANTONI 3.70 360.00 1,332.00

HERMANN BAUER 5.00 325.00 1,625.00

CARLOS E. GEORGE 5.60 260.00 1,456.00

JOSE L. NOTARIO TOLL .40 235.00 94.00

ANTONIO L. COLLAZO 4.60 230.00 1,058.00

UBALDO M. FERNANDEZ BARRERA .60 230.00 138.00

JORGE A. CANDELARIA 1.60 190.00 304.00

PAULA A. GONZALEZ MONTALVO .60 190.00 114.00

GONZALEZ ALDARONDO, JOSUE E. 5.30 200.00 1,060.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .70 160.00 112.00

Total 28.10 $ 7,293.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 6,563.70 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 102 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: FISCAL PLAN

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 103 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 400485

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

August 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 3

RE: FISCAL PLAN

 

Total Professional Services $ 13,800.50

Less Discount $ -1,380.05 

Net Professional Services $ 12,420.45

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 12,420.45 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 104 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 3 

RE: FISCAL PLAN

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

8/02/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with C. Ortiz and M. Lopez regarding 

employees transferred to other agencies and 

participation in PREPA Plan. (0.3) Further Tel. conf. 

with M. Lopez regarding former PREPA employees 

eligibility to participate in plan. (0.3)

.60 355.00 213.00

8/03/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with C. Rivera of Treasury, C. Colon of 

Treasury and C. Villafane regarding discussion of 

applicability of Act 29 to qualified plans and proposed 

circular letter.

.60 355.00 213.00

8/03/21 RML 213 Review resolutions approved by PREPA on pension 

plan. (0.4) Respond to C. Ortiz email on language under 

Act 120-2018. (0.3) Draft email to C. Ortiz on 

Treatment of employees transfer form PREPA to 

governmental agencies.

.70 355.00 248.50

8/04/21 OMA 213 As requested by attorney R. M. Lazaro, translate into 

English Notification SR-21-10 of 7/16/2021 from the 

Retirement System of the Employees of the Electric 

Power Authority. 1 page, 379 words.

.40 160.00 64.00

8/04/21 OMA 213 As requested by attorney R. M. Lazaro, translate into 

English Notification SR-21-11 of 7/16/2021 from the 

Retirement System of the Employees of the Electric 

Power Authority. 2 pages, 709 words.

.50 160.00 80.00

8/04/21 OMA 213 As requested by attorney R. M. Lazaro, translate into 

English Notification SR-21-12 of 7/16/2021 from the 

Retirement System of the Employees of the Electric 

Power Authority. 2 pages, 767 words.

.50 160.00 80.00

8/09/21 JAC 213 Preliminary analysis of inquiry by Proskauer Rose LLP 

regarding PREPA labor framework.

.40 190.00 76.00

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2

8/10/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with J. Gonzalez, C. George , J. Candelaria 

and J. Notario regarding evaluation of regulations and 

authority amend PREPA ERS Plan regulations.

.90 355.00 319.50

8/10/21 JLN 213 Tel. conf. with R. M. Lazaro, C. George, J. A. 

Candelaria and J. E. Gonzalez to discuss issues related 

to PREPA pension and trust.

.90 235.00 211.50

8/10/21 JAC 213 Conf.with R. M. Lazaro, C. George, J. L. Notario, and J. 

Gonzalez to discuss inquiry by Proskauer Rose LLP

regarding PREPA labor framework (0.9); conduct 

research to draft response to said inquiry by Proskauer 

Rose LLP (3.1); and draft bullet points for team review 

regarding PREPA labor framework (0.9).

4.90 190.00 931.00

8/10/21 JEG 213 Tel. conf. with R. Lazaro, C. George, J. Candelaria, and 

J. Notario to discuss PREPA's authority to amend the 

ERS regulation and related issues.

1.00 200.00 200.00

8/11/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with EY, Proskauer, C. George and FOMB 

regarding PREPA ERS process.

1.00 355.00 355.00

8/11/21 RML 213 Analyze issues regarding PREPA ERS freeze .40 355.00 142.00

8/11/21 CEG 213 Tel. conf. P. Possinger, E. Barak, S. Levy , R. Tague and 

EY team, R. Lazaro, regarding strategy for PREPA ERS 

and RSA.

1.00 260.00 260.00

8/12/21 RML 213 Analyze issue on Governing Board action to freeze ERS. .70 355.00 248.50

8/13/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with Proskauer, EY and FOMB regarding 

employees transferred form PREPA to Government 

agencies and plan participation. (0.7). Tel. conf. with M. 

Lopez regarding section 104 letter regarding PREPA 

transferred employees. (0.3) Review section 104 letter 

regarding PREPA Transferred employees (0.4) Further 

Tel. conf. with M. Lopez regarding Section 104 letter 

modifications. (0.3)

1.70 355.00 603.50

8/13/21 CEG 213 Tel. conf. with M. López and FOMB team, P. Possinger, 

E. Barak, S. Levy , R. Tague and EY team, R. Lazaro, 

regarding employment and labor law issues applicable to 

PREPA transfer employees.

.70 260.00 182.00

8/16/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with EY and C. George regarding PREPA 

CBA and work rules.

.70 355.00 248.50

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8/17/21 RML 213 Review memorandum in response to inquiry on 

PREPA's authority to amend ERS Regulations. (0.4) 

Draft email to Proskauer on PREPA authority to amend 

ERS Regulations. (0.2)

.60 355.00 213.00

8/19/21 RML 213 Revised memorandum requested on former PREPA 

employees participation in PREPA Plan. (0.5) Review 

and respond to EY inquiry of acquired rights. (0.3) 

Review OATHR letter on mobility plan and benefits. 

(0.4)

1.20 355.00 426.00

8/23/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with EY and FOMB regarding resolution 

approved by PREPA ERS amending regulations.

.50 355.00 177.50

8/23/21 JAC 215 Review email regarding PREPA best interest test 

analysis pending issues.

.10 190.00 19.00

8/24/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with C. George regarding CBA inquiry raised 

by EY and transferred employees participation in 

PREPA ERS. (0.2). Draft email to M. Lopez regarding 

transferred employees participation in PREPA ERS. 

(0.3)

.50 355.00 177.50

8/24/21 CEG 213 Consider impact of CBA on participation in PREPA 

ERS.

.30 260.00 78.00

8/25/21 RML 213 Analyze eligibility provisions of ACT 106 and the 

application to PREPA ERS resolution allowing 

participation in the PREPA ERS plan to transferred 

employees.

.60 355.00 213.00

8/25/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with FOMB, EY, C. George and J. Candelaria 

regarding PREPA ERS and transferred employees.(1.2) 

Conf.with J. Candelaria and C. George to discuss 

pending items regarding PREPA status update 

conference call. (0.3). Review information provided by 

FOMB for analysis of transferred employees 

participation in PREPA ERS. 0.4)

1.90 355.00 674.50

8/25/21 CEG 213 Conf. with R. Tague and EY team P. Possinger and 

Proskauer team, R. M. Lazaro and J. Candelaria to 

discuss pending items regarding former PREPA 

employees benefits and retirement plan rights.

1.20 260.00 312.00

8/25/21 CEG 213 Conf. with R. M. Lazaro and C. George to discuss 

pending items regarding PREPA status update 

conference call.

.30 260.00 78.00

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8/25/21 CEG 213 Review OATRH memorandum on mobility and rights to 

former PREPA employees.

.30 260.00 78.00

8/25/21 JAC 213 Conference call with Proskauer Rose LLP, FOMB staff, 

R. M. Lazaro and C. George regarding PREPA status 

update and PREPA-ERS strategies.

1.20 190.00 228.00

8/25/21 JAC 213 Conf.with R. M. Lazaro and C. George to discuss 

pending items regarding PREPA status update 

conference call.

.30 190.00 57.00

8/25/21 JAC 213 Revise memorandum regarding PREPA-ERS regulation 

amendments based on comments by R. M. Lazaro.

1.40 190.00 266.00

8/26/21 RML 213 Review Act 300 and PREPA information provided to 

support position of allowing transferred employees to 

continue participation in PREPA ERS Plan. (0.4) Draft 

email to C. Ortiz and M. Lopez regarding application of 

ACT 300 to transferred employees. (0.3)

.70 355.00 248.50

8/26/21 RML 213 Revised changes to memo regarding PREPA ERS. .40 355.00 142.00

8/26/21 CEG 213 Review emails on CW reasoning to withhold retirement 

contribution to former PREPA employees.

.30 260.00 78.00

8/26/21 CEG 213 Review Act 301-2012 and asserted argument to continue 

withholding retirement contribution from former 

PREPA employees.

.30 260.00 78.00

8/26/21 JAC 213 Analyze potential issues related to transfer of PREPA 

employees to Commonwealth agencies.

.30 190.00 57.00

8/27/21 RML 213 Respond to M. Lopez and EY inquiry in connection 

with language in Act 106 and Act 29. (0.6) Respond to 

R. Tague email con acquired benefits rights. (0.3) 

Review information on employer contributions into 

PREPA ERS. (0.4) Review information regarded 

regarding Ley 2. (0.3)

1.60 355.00 568.00

8/27/21 RML 213 Review issue regarding distributions and mobility plan 

for PREPA.

.40 355.00 142.00

8/27/21 CEG 213 Review memo on PREPA former employee benefits 

rights and related retirement plan.

.30 260.00 78.00

8/27/21 CEG 213 Review provision under Law 8-2017 related to mobility 

and employee retained benefits.

.30 260.00 78.00

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5

8/27/21 JAC 213 Analyze preliminary takeaways prepared for FOMB in 

relation to PREPA employees to transfer to 

Commonwealth agencies.

.30 190.00 57.00

8/30/21 RML 213 Telephone conference call with FOMB staff, EY, 

Proskauer Rose LLP, C. George, and J. Candelaria, 

regarding PREPA draft issues deck & legal 

analysis/strategy (1.1) and follow up conference call 

with J. Candelaria, C. George, and J. Gonzalez to 

discuss pending issues and next steps related to PREPA 

draft issues deck & legal analysis/strategy (0.4)

1.50 355.00 532.50

8/30/21 RML 213 Revise memorandum regarding employee retirement 

plan applicable to PREPA employees transferred to CW 

focusing retirement plan issues. (0.6) Review draft of 

presentation regarding PREPA employee retirement 

Mobility issues. (0.7) Tel. conf. with J. Candelaria 

regarding discussion of changes to presentation on 

PREPA Mobility issues. (0.7)

2.00 355.00 710.00

8/30/21 CEG 213 Revise memorandum regarding employee retirement 

plan applicable to PREPA employees transferred to CW 

focusing on employment law issues. (0.6) Review draft 

of presentation regarding PREPA employment Mobility 

issues. (0.7)

1.30 260.00 338.00

8/30/21 CEG 213 Telephone conference call with FOMB staff, EY, 

Proskauer Rose LLP, R. Lazaro, and J. Candelaria, 

regarding PREPA draft issues deck & legal 

analysis/strategy (1.2) and follow up conference call 

with J. Candelaria, R. Lázaro, and J. Gonzalez to discuss 

pending issues and next steps related to PREPA draft 

issues deck & legal analysis/strategy (0.4)

1.60 260.00 416.00

8/30/21 JAC 213 Tel. conf. call with FOMB staff, advisors, Proskauer 

Rose LLP, C. George, and R. M. Lazaro, regarding 

PREPA mobility issues & legal analysis/strategy (1.1) 

and follow up conference call with R. M. Lazaro, C. 

George, and J. Gonzalez to discuss pending issues and 

next steps related to PREPA mobility issues & legal 

analysis/strategy (0.4)

1.50 190.00 285.00

8/30/21 JAC 213 Review Act 8-2017 as requested by R. M. Lazaro (0.6) 

and draft new version of PREPA-ERS regulation 

amendments memorandum, based on conference call on 

PREPA mobility issues and review of relevant 

legislation (2.2).

2.80 190.00 532.00

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8/30/21 JAC 213 Revise PREPA power point presentation on mobility 

issues to add comments for R. M. Lazaro's review.

.90 190.00 171.00

8/30/21 JEG 213 Belatedly join conference call with R. M. Lazaro, C. 

George, and J. Candelaria to discuss issues and next 

steps related to PREPA draft issues deck & legal 

analysis/strategy. (0.2) Conduct research on case law 

and secondary legal sources interpreting the phrase 

"Privileges, obligations, and status with respect to any 

existing pension or retirement plan" contained in Act 

120-2018 and other statutes ordering the transfer of 

public employees. (0.7) Revise draft memo regarding 

PREPA ERS. (0.6)

1.50 200.00 300.00

8/31/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with Proskauer, EY, FOMB, J. Candelaria and 

C. George regarding transferred employees to CW 

participation in PREPA ERS. (1.10) Draft and 

comments on revised version of presentation of 

Transferred employees' participation on PREPA ERS . 

(0.7)

1.80 355.00 639.00

8/31/21 CEG 213 Tel. conf. with Proskauer, EY, FOMB, J. Candelaria and 

R. Lázaro regarding transferred employees to CW 

participation in PREPA ERS. (1.10) Review updated 

version of presentation of Transferred employees' 

participation on PREPA ERS. (0.7)

1.80 260.00 468.00

8/31/21 JAC 213 Conf.with Proskauer Rose LLP, FOMB staff and 

advisors, R. M. Lazaro, and C. George regarding 

PREPA mobility issues legal discussion.

1.10 190.00 209.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 13,800.50 

Less Discount $ -1,380.05 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 12,420.45 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

ROSA M. LAZARO 21.00 355.00 7,455.00

CARLOS E. GEORGE 9.70 260.00 2,522.00

JOSE L. NOTARIO TOLL .90 235.00 211.50

JORGE A. CANDELARIA 15.20 190.00 2,888.00

GONZALEZ ALDARONDO, JOSUE E. 2.50 200.00 500.00

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 110 of 175
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CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

7

OLGA M. ALICEA 1.40 160.00 224.00

Total 50.70 $ 13,800.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 12,420.45 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 111 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 112 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 400486

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

August 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 804

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

 

Total Professional Services $ 2,687.50

 $ -268.75 

Net Professional Services $ 2,418.75

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,418.75 

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CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

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Client.Matter: P1705 . 804 

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

8/05/21 HDB 209 Review draft Response to Plaintiff's Amended Statement 

of Undisputed Material Facts in Support of Amended 

Summary Judgment Motion Pursuant to Bankruptcy 

Rule 7056. (.7) Revise draft Brief in Opposition to 

Motion for Summary Judgment of adv. 17-00229. (1.9)

2.60 325.00 845.00

8/11/21 HDB 209 Review the Opinion of Janet Vazquez Velazquez v. 

HTA in connection with Summary Judgment brief.

.60 325.00 195.00

8/12/21 HDB 209 Revise draft Motion Submitting Supplemental Authority 

in adv. 17-00229.

.20 325.00 65.00

8/12/21 CEG 209 Revise opposition to UTIER's Summary Judgment 

motion of adv. 17-00229 (0.7); review new USDC 

opinion on contract clause claim (0.3); revise motion to 

supplement legal authority in support of motion for 

summary judgment (0.2). Exchange emails with J. 

Richman on supplement legal authority. (0.2)

1.40 260.00 364.00

8/16/21 HDB 209 Review issues regarding timing for objection to Motions 

in Limine in adv. 17-00229. (.2) Revise draft 

Stipulation. (.2) Review PREPA's comments to draft 

Opposition Brief to the Plaintiffs Amended Motion for 

Summary Judgment. (.3)

.70 325.00 227.50

8/16/21 CEG 209 Review Urgent Motion to amend scheduling order in 

adv. 17-00229.

.20 260.00 52.00

8/17/21 GMR 206 Review the Urgent Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling 

Order and for Leave to File Memoranda of Law in 

excess of 35 pages, in anticipation to its filing in adv. 

17-00229.

.20 195.00 39.00

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2

8/17/21 GMR 206 File the Urgent Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling 

Order and for Leave to File Memoranda of Law in 

excess of 35 pages in adv. 17-00229, through the court's 

electronic filing system.

.20 195.00 39.00

8/19/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 19, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 188, deadline to file reply and 

response. - H. D. Bauer, C. George, and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

8/23/21 GMR 206 Review the Motion to Submit Supplemental Authority in 

Support of Amended Motion by Defendant Puerto Rico 

Electric Power Authority and the Other Moving 

Defendants to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended 

Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), in 

anticipation to its filing in adv. 17-00229.

.20 195.00 39.00

8/23/21 GMR 206 File the Motion to Submit Supplemental Authority in 

Support of Amended Motion by Defendant Puerto Rico 

Electric Power Authority and the Other Moving 

Defendants to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended 

Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) in adv. 

17-00229, through the court's electronic filing system.

.20 195.00 39.00

8/24/21 HDB 209 Review Objection to Defendants Motion to Submit 

Supplemental Authority in Support of Amended Motion 

by Defendant Puerto Rico Electric Authority and the 

Other Moving Defendants to Dismiss Plaintiffs Third 

Amended Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 

12(b)(6) in adv. 17-00229.

.20 325.00 65.00

8/26/21 HDB 209 Review AAFAF's and PREPA's edits to draft 

Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion for 

Summary Judgment OF ADV. 17-00229.

.60 325.00 195.00

8/27/21 HDB 209 Review draft Opposition to Motion in Limine IN ADV. 

17-00229.

.70 325.00 227.50

8/27/21 CEG 209 Review opposition for in limine motion in adv. 17-

00229.

.40 260.00 104.00

8/31/21 HDB 209 Review response by J. Richman to AAFAF's proposed 

edits to draft Motion for Summary Judgment in adv. 17-

00229.

.30 325.00 97.50

8/31/21 CEG 209 Consider new evidence on current UTIER head count 

in support of motion for summary judgment in adv. 17-

00229.

.30 260.00 78.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 2,687.50 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 115 of 175
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CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

 $ -268.75 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 2,418.75 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 5.90 325.00 1,917.50

CARLOS E. GEORGE 2.30 260.00 598.00

GABRIEL MIRANDA RIVERA .80 195.00 156.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .10 160.00 16.00

Total 9.10 $ 2,687.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,418.75 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 116 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 117 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 400487

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

August 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 805

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

 

Total Professional Services $ 628.00

 $ -62.80 

Net Professional Services $ 565.20

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 565.20 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 118 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 805 

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

8/12/21 HDB 209 Review issues regarding potential stipulation to resolve 

adversary 17-00256.

.30 325.00 97.50

8/13/21 HDB 209 Tel. conf with Y. Gonzalez regarding status of potential 

settlement in adv. 17-00256. (.2) Draft e-mail to L. 

Stafford regarding same. (.1)

.30 325.00 97.50

8/16/21 HDB 209 Revise draft Motion for Extension of Time to File Status 

Report in adv. 17-00256 (.2); Coordinate extension of 

time issues with Y. Gonzalez. (.1) Draft e-mail 

regarding same to L. Stafford. (.1) Tel. conf. with Y. 

Gonzalez regarding potential resolution and settlement. 

(.4)

.80 325.00 260.00

8/16/21 PAG 206 Review the Urgent Unopposed Motion of the Puerto 

Rico Electric Power Authority and the Puerto Rico 

Energy Bureau for Extension of Time to File Further 

Status Report in anticipation of its filing at Adv. Proc. 

No. 17-256, docket no. 89.

.20 190.00 38.00

8/16/21 PAG 206 File the Urgent Unopposed Motion of the Puerto Rico 

Electric Power Authority and the Puerto Rico Energy 

Bureau for Extension of Time to File Further Status 

Report at Adv. Proc. No. 17-256, docket no. 89.

.20 190.00 38.00

8/17/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 17, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 90, deadline to file joint status 

report. H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

8/17/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 17, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 90, deadline to file joint status 

report. - H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

8/20/21 HDB 209 Tel. conf. with F. Agrait regarding potential resolution in 

adv. 17-00256.

.20 325.00 65.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 119 of 175
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Bill #: 400487 August 31, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 628.00 

 $ -62.80 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 565.20 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 1.60 325.00 520.00

PAULA A. GONZALEZ MONTALVO .40 190.00 76.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .20 160.00 32.00

Total 2.20 $ 628.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 565.20 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 120 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 18-00053-LTS SANTINI V. PREPA/ROSSELLO-HDB-CGB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 121 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 400488

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

August 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 811

RE: 18-00053-LTS SANTINI V. PREPA/ROSSELLO-HDB-CGB

 

Total Professional Services $ 113.50

 $ -11.35 

Net Professional Services $ 102.15

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 102.15 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 122 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 811 

RE: 18-00053-LTS SANTINI V. PREPA/ROSSELLO-HDB-CGB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

8/11/21 HDB 209 Review Order to Show Cause in adv. 17-00053. .10 325.00 32.50

8/13/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated August 11, 

2021 regarding order dkt. 23, deadline to show cause. -

H. D. Bauer and U. Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

8/16/21 HDB 209 Review Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of adv. 17-00053. .20 325.00 65.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 113.50 

 $ -11.35 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 102.15 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER .30 325.00 97.50

VANESSA SANCHEZ .10 160.00 16.00

Total .40 $ 113.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 102.15 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 123 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 124 of 175
 August 31, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 400489

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

August 31, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 820

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

 

Total Professional Services $ 351.50

 $ -35.15 

Net Professional Services $ 316.35

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 316.35 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 125 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 820 

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

8/03/21 CVA 202 Finish analysis of Puerto Rico case law regarding 

legislative immunity raise immunity arguments regarding 

the enactment of the laws that gave rise to the execution 

of the Operating and Management Agreement in the 

UTIER CBA case.

1.90 185.00 351.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 351.50 

 $ -35.15 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 316.35 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

CARLOS VAZQUEZ ALBERTY 1.90 185.00 351.50

Total 1.90 $ 351.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 316.35 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 126 of 175
Name of applicant: O'Neill & Borges LLC (“O&B”) 

 

Authorized to provide professional services 

to: 

Financial Oversight and Management 

Board, as Representative for the Debtor 

Pursuant to PROMESA Section 315(b) 

 

Time period covered by this application: August 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021 

 

Amount of compensation sought as actual, 

reasonable and necessary: 

 $22,386.60 

 

Amount of expense reimbursement sought 

as actual, reasonable and necessary: 

 $0.00 

 

Total amount for this invoice: $22,386.60 

 

This is a: X monthly ___ interim ___ final application

This is O&B's fiftieth monthly fee application in these cases. 

 

 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 127 of 175
Principal Certification 

I hereby authorize the submission of this Monthly Fee Statement for August 2021. 

/s/ Jaime A. El Koury 

Jaime A. El Koury 

General Counsel to the Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico 

 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 128 of 175
On October 21, 2021 sent to: 

Counsel for the Oversight Board: 

Proskauer Rose LLP 

Eleven Times Square 

New York, NY 10036 

Attn: Martin J. Bienenstock, Esq., 

mbienenstock@proskauer.com

Ehud Barak, Esq., ebarak@proskauer.com

Proskauer Rose LLP 

70 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60602 

Attn: Paul V. Possinger, Esq., 

ppossinger@proskauer.com

Counsel for AAFAF: 

O’Melveny & Myers LLP 

Times Square Tower, 7 Times Square 

New York, NY 10036 

Attn: John J. Rapisardi, Esq., jrapisardi@omm.com

Suzzanne Uhland, Esq., suhland@omm.com

Diana M. Pérez, Esq., dperez@omm.com

Counsel for PR Fiscal Agency and Financial 

Advisory Authority: 

Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz LLC 

MCS Plaza Suite 500, 255 Ponce de León Ave. 

San Juan, PR 00917 

Attn: Luis C. Marini-Biaggi, Esq., 

lmarini@mpmlawpr.com

Carolina Velaz-Rivero, Esq., cvelaz@mpmlawpr.com

Office of the United States Trustee District of PR: 

Edif. Ochoa, 500 Tanca Street, Suite 301 

San Juan, PR 00901 

Re: In re: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

Attn: Monsita Lecaroz, Esq. 

monsita.lecaroz@usdoj.gov

Counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured 

Creditors: 

Paul Hastings LLP 

200 Park Avenue 

New York, NY 10166 

Attn: Luc. A. Despins, Esq., 

lucdespins@paulhastings.com

Casillas, Santiago & Torres, LLC 

El Caribe Office Building, 53 Palmeras Street, Suite 

1601 

San Juan, PR 00901-2419 

Attn: Juan J. Casillas Ayala, Esq., 

jcasillas@cstlawpr.com

Alberto J.E. Añeses Negrón, Esq., 

aaneses@cstlawpr.com

Counsel for the Official Committee of Retired 

Employees: 

Bennazar, García & Millian, C.S.P. 

Union Plaza, PH-A Piso 18, 416 Ave. Ponce de León 

Hato Rey, PR 00918 

Attn: A.J. Bennazar-Zequeira, Esq., ajb@bennazar.org

Jenner & Block LLP 

919 Third Ave 

New York NY 10022 

Attn: Robert Gordon, Esq., rgordong@jenner.com

Richard Levin, Esq., rlevin@jenner.com

Jenner & Block LLP 

353 N. Clark Street 

Chicago, IL 60654 

Attn: Catherine Steege, Esq., csteege@jenner.com

Melissa Root, Esq, mroot@jenner.com

PR Department of Treasury: 

PO Box 9024140 

San Juan, PR 00902-4140 

Attn: Reylam Guerra Goderich, Deputy Assistant of 

Central Accounting, Reylam.Guerra@hacienda.pr.gov

Omar E. Rodríguez-Pérez, CPA, Assistant 

Secretary of Central Accounting, 

Rodriguez.Omar@hacienda.pr.gov

Angel L. Pantoja-Rodríguez Deputy Assistant Secretary 

of Internal Revenue and Tax Policy 

angel.pantoja@hacienda.pr.gov

Francisco Parés-Alicea, Assistant Secretary of Internal 

Revenue and Tax Policy, 

Francisco.pares@hacienda.pr.gov

Francisco Pena Montanez, CPA, Assistant Secretary of 

the Treasury, Francisco.Pena@hacienda.pr.gov

 

Counsel for the Fee Examiner: 

EDGE Legal Strategies, PSC 

252 Ponce de León Av, Citibank Tower, 12th Floor 

San Juan, PR 00918 

Attn: Eyck O. Lugo, Esq., elugo@edgelegalpr.com

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. 

Onee East Main Street, Suite 500 

Madison, WI 53703 

Attn: Katherine Stadler, KStadler@gklaw.com

Counsel for U.S. Bank National Association: 

Maslon LLP 

90 South Seventh Street 

Suite 3300 

Minneapolis, MN 55402 

Attn: Clark T. Whitmore, Esq., 

clark.whitmore@maslon.com

William Z. Pentelovitch, Esq., 

bill.pentelovitch@maslon.com

John T. Duffey, Esq., john.duffey@maslon.com

Jason M. Reed, Esq., jason.reed@maslon.com

Rivera, Tulla and Ferrer, LLC 

50 Quisqueya Street 

San Juan, PR 00917 

Attn: Eric A. Tulla, Esq., etulla@riveratulla.com

Iris J. Cabrera-Gómez, Esq., icabrera@riveratulla.com

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Exhibit B-4 Page 129 of 175
Professional Position/Title Department

Hourly 

Billing 

Rate

 Total 

Billed 

Hours 

Total 

Compensation

Julio Pietrantoni Special Counsel Corporate 360.00 3.70 1,332.00 

Hermann D. Bauer Member Litigation 325.00 12.80 4,160.00 

Carlos E. George Member Labor 260.00 17.60 4,576.00 

Rosa M. Lazaro Member Corporate 355.00 21.00 7,455.00 

Antonio L. Collazo Jr. Member Corporate 230.00 4.60 1,058.00 

Ubaldo Fernandez Jr. Member Litigation 230.00 0.60 138.00 

Jose L. Notario Toll Jr. Member Litigation 235.00 1.30 305.50 

Jorge A. Candelaria Associate Litigation 190.00 16.80 3,192.00 

Josué Gonzalez Aldarondo Associate Corporate 200.00 7.80 1,560.00 

Paula A. Gonzalez Montalvo Associate Litigation 190.00 1.00 190.00 

Gabriel Miranda Rivera Associate Litigation 195.00 0.80 156.00 

Carlos Vazquez Alberty Associate Litigation 185.00 1.90 351.50 

Olga M. Alicea Paralegal Litigation 160.00 1.40 224.00 

Vanessa Sanchez Paralegal Litigation 160.00 1.10 176.00 

Totals 92.40 24,874.00 $ 

Less: 10% Courtesy discount (2,487.40) $ 

$ 22,386.60

PREPA TITLE III 

Summary of Legal Fees for the Period August 1 through August 31, 2021

SUMMARY OF LEGAL FEES

Task 

Code Matter Description

Total 

Billed 

Hours

Total Fees 

Requested

202 Legal Research 6.50 1,264.50

206 Documents Filed on Behalf of the Board 1.80 346.00

209 Adversary Proceeding 10.10 3,133.00

210 Analysis and Strategy 6.30 1,924.00

213 Labor, Pension Matters 56.60 15,331.50

214 Legal/Regulatory Matters 1.40 322.00

215 Plan of Adjustment and Disclosure Statement 8.00 2,239.00

219 Docketing 0.90 144.00

224 Fee Application - O&B 0.80 170.00

$ 24,874.00

Less: 10% Courtesy discount (2,487.40) $ 

TOTALS 92.40 22,386.60 $ 

PREPA TITLE III 

Summary of Legal Fees for the Period August 1 through August 31, 2021

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 130 of 175
O&B requests payment and reimbursement in accordance with the procedures 

set forth in the Interim Compensation Order (i.e., payment of ninety percent (90%) of 

the compensation sought, in the amount of $20,147.94 and reimbursement of one-hundred 

percent (100%) of expenses incurred, in the amount of $0.00) in the total amount 

of $20,147.94. 

 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 131 of 175
Professional Certification 

I hereby certify that no public servant of the Department of Treasury is a party to 

or has any interest in the gains or benefits derived from the contract that is the basis of this 

invoice. The only consideration for providing services under the contract is the payment 

agreed upon with the authorized representatives of the Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico. The amount of this invoice is reasonable. The services 

were rendered and the corresponding payment has not been made. To the best of my 

knowledge, O’Neill & Borges LLC does not have any debts owed to the Government of 

Puerto Rico or its instrumentalities. 

s/Ubaldo M. Fernández

Ubaldo M. Fernández 

O’Neill & Borges LLC 

250 Muñoz Rivera Ave., Ste. 800 

San Juan, PR 00918-1813 

Tel: (787) 282-5786 

Fax: (787) 753-8944 

 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 132 of 175
Exhibit A 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 133 of 175
 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO 

--------------------------------------------------------------------x

In re: 

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND 

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO, 

 as representative of 

THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, et al. 

 Debtors.1

PROMESA 

Title III 

Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS 

(Jointly Administered) 

--------------------------------------------------------------------x 

In re: 

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND 

MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO, 

 as representative of 

PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY,

 Debtor. 

PROMESA 

Title III 

Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS 

--------------------------------------------------------------------x 

COVER SHEET TO FIFTY-FIRST MONTHLY FEE APPLICATION OF 

O’NEILL & BORGES LLC FOR COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES 

RENDERED AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AS ATTORNEYS TO 

THE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR 

PUERTO RICO, AS REPRESENTATIVE OF DEBTOR, PUERTO RICO 

ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY, FOR THE PERIOD OF 

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 

1

 The Debtors in these jointly-administered Title III Cases, along with each Debtor’s respective Title III case number listed as a 

bankruptcy case number due to software limitations and the last four (4) digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number, 

as applicable, are the (i) Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3283-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax 

ID: 3481); (ii) Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (“COFINA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3284-LTS) (Last Four 

Digits of Federal Tax ID: 8474); (iii) Employees Retirement System of the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

(“ERS”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3566-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 9686); (iv) Puerto Rico Highways and 

Transportation Authority (“HTA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 3567-LTS) Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3808); (v) Puerto 

Rico Electric Power Authority (“PREPA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 17 BK 4780-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal Tax ID: 3747); 

and (vi) Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority (“PBA”) (Bankruptcy Case No. 19-BK-5233-LTS) (Last Four Digits of Federal 

Tax ID: 3801) (Title III Case numbers are listed as Bankruptcy Case numbers due to software limitations). 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 134 of 175
 

Name of applicant: O'Neill & Borges LLC (“O&B”) 

 

Authorized to provide professional services 

to: 

Financial Oversight and Management 

Board, as Representative for the Debtor 

Pursuant to PROMESA Section 315(b) 

 

Time period covered by this application: September 1, 2021 through September 30, 

2021 

 

Amount of compensation sought as actual, 

reasonable and necessary: 

 $12,274.65 

 

Amount of expense reimbursement sought 

as actual, reasonable and necessary: 

 $0.00 

 

Total amount for this invoice: $12,274.65 

 

This is a: X monthly ___ interim ___ final application

This is O&B's fifty-first monthly fee application in these cases. 

 

 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 135 of 175
 

Principal Certification 

I hereby authorize the submission of this Monthly Fee Statement for September 2021. 

/s/ Jaime A. El Koury 

Jaime A. El Koury 

General Counsel to the Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico 

 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 136 of 175
 

On December 7, 2021 sent to: 

Counsel for the Oversight Board: 

Proskauer Rose LLP 

Eleven Times Square 

New York, NY 10036 

Attn: Martin J. Bienenstock, Esq., 

mbienenstock@proskauer.com

Ehud Barak, Esq., ebarak@proskauer.com

Proskauer Rose LLP 

70 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60602 

Attn: Paul V. Possinger, Esq., 

ppossinger@proskauer.com

Counsel for AAFAF: 

O’Melveny & Myers LLP 

Times Square Tower, 7 Times Square 

New York, NY 10036 

Attn: John J. Rapisardi, Esq., jrapisardi@omm.com

Suzzanne Uhland, Esq., suhland@omm.com

Diana M. Pérez, Esq., dperez@omm.com

Counsel for PR Fiscal Agency and Financial 

Advisory Authority: 

Marini Pietrantoni Muñiz LLC 

MCS Plaza Suite 500, 255 Ponce de León Ave. 

San Juan, PR 00917 

Attn: Luis C. Marini-Biaggi, Esq., 

lmarini@mpmlawpr.com

Carolina Velaz-Rivero, Esq., cvelaz@mpmlawpr.com

Office of the United States Trustee District of PR: 

Edif. Ochoa, 500 Tanca Street, Suite 301 

San Juan, PR 00901 

Re: In re: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

Attn: Monsita Lecaroz, Esq. 

monsita.lecaroz@usdoj.gov

Counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured 

Creditors: 

Paul Hastings LLP 

200 Park Avenue 

New York, NY 10166 

Attn: Luc. A. Despins, Esq., 

lucdespins@paulhastings.com

Casillas, Santiago & Torres, LLC 

El Caribe Office Building, 53 Palmeras Street, Suite 

1601 

San Juan, PR 00901-2419 

Attn: Juan J. Casillas Ayala, Esq., 

jcasillas@cstlawpr.com

Alberto J.E. Añeses Negrón, Esq., 

aaneses@cstlawpr.com

Counsel for the Official Committee of Retired 

Employees: 

Bennazar, García & Millian, C.S.P. 

Union Plaza, PH-A Piso 18, 416 Ave. Ponce de León 

Hato Rey, PR 00918 

Attn: A.J. Bennazar-Zequeira, Esq., ajb@bennazar.org

Jenner & Block LLP 

919 Third Ave 

New York NY 10022 

Attn: Robert Gordon, Esq., rgordong@jenner.com

Richard Levin, Esq., rlevin@jenner.com

Jenner & Block LLP 

353 N. Clark Street 

Chicago, IL 60654 

Attn: Catherine Steege, Esq., csteege@jenner.com

Melissa Root, Esq, mroot@jenner.com

PR Department of Treasury: 

PO Box 9024140 

San Juan, PR 00902-4140 

Attn: Reylam Guerra Goderich, Deputy Assistant of 

Central Accounting, Reylam.Guerra@hacienda.pr.gov

Omar E. Rodríguez-Pérez, CPA, Assistant 

Secretary of Central Accounting, 

Rodriguez.Omar@hacienda.pr.gov

Angel L. Pantoja-Rodríguez Deputy Assistant Secretary 

of Internal Revenue and Tax Policy 

angel.pantoja@hacienda.pr.gov

Francisco Parés-Alicea, Assistant Secretary of Internal 

Revenue and Tax Policy, 

Francisco.pares@hacienda.pr.gov

Francisco Pena Montanez, CPA, Assistant Secretary of 

the Treasury, Francisco.Pena@hacienda.pr.gov

 

Counsel for the Fee Examiner: 

EDGE Legal Strategies, PSC 

252 Ponce de León Av, Citibank Tower, 12th Floor 

San Juan, PR 00918 

Attn: Eyck O. Lugo, Esq., elugo@edgelegalpr.com

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. 

Onee East Main Street, Suite 500 

Madison, WI 53703 

Attn: Katherine Stadler, KStadler@gklaw.com

Counsel for U.S. Bank National Association: 

Maslon LLP 

90 South Seventh Street 

Suite 3300 

Minneapolis, MN 55402 

Attn: Clark T. Whitmore, Esq., 

clark.whitmore@maslon.com

William Z. Pentelovitch, Esq., 

bill.pentelovitch@maslon.com

John T. Duffey, Esq., john.duffey@maslon.com

Jason M. Reed, Esq., jason.reed@maslon.com

Rivera, Tulla and Ferrer, LLC 

50 Quisqueya Street 

San Juan, PR 00917 

Attn: Eric A. Tulla, Esq., etulla@riveratulla.com

Iris J. Cabrera-Gómez, Esq., icabrera@riveratulla.com

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Exhibit B-4 Page 137 of 175
 

Professional Position/Title Department

Hourly 

Billing 

Rate

 Total 

Billed 

Hours 

Total 

Compensation

Julio Pietrantoni Special Counsel Corporate 360.00 2.70 972.00 

Hermann D. Bauer Member Litigation 325.00 15.40 5,005.00 

Carla Garcia Benitez Member Litigation 340.00 2.10 714.00 

Carlos E. George Member Labor 260.00 6.40 1,664.00 

Rosa M. Lazaro Member Corporate 355.00 7.50 2,662.50 

Antonio L. Collazo Jr. Member Corporate 230.00 5.00 1,150.00 

Ubaldo Fernandez Jr. Member Litigation 230.00 0.70 161.00 

Jose L. Notario Toll Jr. Member Litigation 235.00 0.60 141.00 

Jorge A. Candelaria Associate Litigation 190.00 2.00 380.00 

Paula A. Gonzalez Montalvo Associate Litigation 190.00 0.40 76.00 

Gabriel Miranda Rivera Associate Litigation 195.00 3.00 585.00 

Olga M. Alicea Paralegal Litigation 160.00 0.70 112.00 

Vanessa Sanchez Paralegal Litigation 160.00 0.10 16.00 

Totals 46.60 13,638.50 $ 

Less: 10% Courtesy discount (1,363.85) $ 

$ 12,274.65

Amounts

Totals

SUMMARY OF DISBURSEMENTS $ -

PREPA TITLE III 

Summary of Legal Fees for the Period September 1 through September 30, 2021

Summary of Disbursements for the Period September 1 through September 30, 2021

PREPA TITLE III 

SUMMARY OF LEGAL FEES

Description - Expenses

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Exhibit B-4 Page 138 of 175
 

Task 

Code Matter Description

Total 

Billed 

Hours

Total Fees 

Requested

206 Documents Filed on Behalf of the Board 3.80 791.00

207 Non-Board Court 0.30 97.50

209 Adversary Proceeding 20.60 6,295.50

210 Analysis and Strategy 4.00 1,105.50

213 Labor, Pension Matters 9.10 2,952.50

215 Plan of Adjustment and Disclosure Statement 7.70 2,122.00

219 Docketing 0.10 16.00

222 Claims and Claims Objections 0.30 97.50

224 Fee Application - O&B 0.70 161.00

$ 13,638.50

Less: 10% Courtesy discount (1,363.85) $ 

TOTALS 46.60 12,274.65 $ 

PREPA TITLE III 

Summary of Legal Fees for the Period September 1 through September 30, 2021

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Exhibit B-4 Page 139 of 175
 

O&B requests payment and reimbursement in accordance with the procedures 

set forth in the Interim Compensation Order (i.e., payment of ninety percent (90%) of 

the compensation sought, in the amount of $11,047.19 and reimbursement of one-hundred 

percent (100%) of expenses incurred, in the amount of $0.00) in the total amount 

of $11,047.19. 

 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 140 of 175
 

Professional Certification 

I hereby certify that no public servant of the Department of Treasury is a party to 

or has any interest in the gains or benefits derived from the contract that is the basis of this 

invoice. The only consideration for providing services under the contract is the payment 

agreed upon with the authorized representatives of the Financial Oversight and 

Management Board for Puerto Rico. The amount of this invoice is reasonable. The services 

were rendered and the corresponding payment has not been made. To the best of my 

knowledge, O’Neill & Borges LLC does not have any debts owed to the Government of 

Puerto Rico or its instrumentalities. 

s/Ubaldo M. Fernández

Ubaldo M. Fernández 

O’Neill & Borges LLC 

250 Muñoz Rivera Ave., Ste. 800 

San Juan, PR 00918-1813 

Tel: (787) 282-5786 

Fax: (787) 753-8944 

 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 141 of 175
 

Exhibit A 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 142 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 143 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 402210

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

September 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 1

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

 

Total Professional Services $ 2,971.50

Less Discount $ -297.15 

Net Professional Services $ 2,674.35

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,674.35 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 144 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 1 

RE: GENERAL-PREPA TITLE III 17-4780

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

9/01/21 HDB 222 Analyze Reply in Support of Motion of Foreman 

Electric Services Inc. for Allowance of Administrative 

Expense Claim.

.30 325.00 97.50

9/01/21 HDB 207 Review Motion to Dismiss Appeal No. 21-1446. .20 325.00 65.00

9/01/21 GMR 206 Review the Urgent Consensual Motion for Eleventh 

Extension of Deadlines Regarding Motion of Whitefish 

Energy Holdings, LLC for Allowance of Administrative 

Expense Claim, in anticipation to its filing.

.20 195.00 39.00

9/01/21 GMR 206 File the Urgent Consensual Motion for Eleventh 

Extension of Deadlines Regarding Motion of Whitefish 

Energy Holdings, LLC for Allowance of Administrative 

Expense Claim, in Case No. 17-4780.

.20 195.00 39.00

9/07/21 VSN 219 Docket court notice received by email dated September 

2, 2021 regarding order dkt. 2613, deadline to file 

response and reply. - C. Garcia, H. D. Bauer and U. 

Fernandez.

.10 160.00 16.00

9/15/21 JP 215 Meeting (zoom) with McKinsey, P. Possinger, H, Bauer, 

A. Collazo and others regarding PREPA "best interest 

test" analysis (1.0); review legal assumptions chart to 

prepare for meeting (1.4).

2.40 360.00 864.00

9/15/21 HDB 210 Review P. Possinger's comments to the draft PREPA 

BIT Report. (.4) Participate in PREPA BIT call with G. 

Pierre, O Shah and others from McKinsey, P. Possinger, 

J. Esses and others from Proskauer, A. Collazo and J. 

Pietrantoni and other advisors. (1) Review analysis by E. 

Stevens regarding debt that must be serviced through 

PREB rate setting procedures. (.2)

1.60 325.00 520.00

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Bill #: 402210 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

9/15/21 ALC 215 Review questions regarding Best Interest Analysis (BIT) 

in preparation for Tel. conf. with McKinsey and 

Proskauer to discuss PREPA law and PREB obligations 

regarding rates. (.40) Participate in BIT call with 

Proskauer and McKinsey to discuss PREPA legal issues. 

(1.0) Email from E. Stevens regarding PREPA enabling 

Act in connection with PREBs obligation to set rates 

(.10) Email form A. Bielinberg regarding the same. (.10)

1.50 230.00 345.00

9/15/21 ALC 215 Review questions by E. Barack on Receiver's potential 

authority to request a rate increase with PREB.(.20) 

Review PREPA's law regarding the same (.60). Analyze 

potential issues related to Receiver's authority (.20). 

Draft response to E. Barak's question regarding same. 

(.20)

1.20 230.00 276.00

9/16/21 JP 215 Review E. Barak question regarding PREB and A. 

Collazo's response.

.30 360.00 108.00

9/16/21 HDB 210 Review A. Collazo's response to E. Barak's query 

regarding powers of potential PREPA receiver.

.20 325.00 65.00

9/16/21 HDB 210 Analyze Memorandum Order granting in part Omnibus 

Motion of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority for 

Entry of an Order (A) Approving PREPA to Reject 

Certain Power Purchase and Operating Agreements, and 

(B) Granting Related Relief.

.20 325.00 65.00

9/16/21 ALC 215 Email exchange with H. D. Bauer and J. Pietrantoni 

regarding receiver's authority to initiate rate increase 

case with PREB (.20) in connection with Best Interest 

analysis. Draft email to E. Barak regarding the same 

(.10)

.30 230.00 69.00

9/17/21 HDB 210 Review e-mail by J. Esses regarding Act 66 analysis in 

connection with PREPA BIT.

.10 325.00 32.50

9/17/21 UMF 224 Draft O&B's forty-eighth monthly fee statement in the 

Title III case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

.30 230.00 69.00

9/17/21 UMF 224 Draft O&B's forty-ninth monthly fee statement in the 

Title III case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

.40 230.00 92.00

9/17/21 OMA 213 As requested by attorney R. M. Lazaro, translate into 

English the letter of 9/15/2021 from the Retirement 

Systems for the Employees of PREPA to Mrs. Natalie 

Jaresko concerning her letter of 8/24/2021 to the 

Executive Director of AAFAF. 3 pages, 914 words.

.70 160.00 112.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 146 of 175
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Bill #: 402210 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

9/20/21 HDB 210 Respond to queries by E. Barak and P. Possinger 

regarding application of Act 66 to potential judgments 

against PREPA.

.20 325.00 65.00

9/30/21 HDB 207 Review Sixth Joint Status Report of the Commonwealth 

of Puerto Rico and Consul-tech Caribe, Inc.

.10 325.00 32.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 2,971.50 

Less Discount $ -297.15 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 2,674.35 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

JULIO PIETRANTONI 2.70 360.00 972.00

HERMANN BAUER 2.90 325.00 942.50

ANTONIO L. COLLAZO 3.00 230.00 690.00

UBALDO M. FERNANDEZ BARRERA .70 230.00 161.00

GABRIEL MIRANDA RIVERA .40 195.00 78.00

OLGA M. ALICEA .70 160.00 112.00

VANESSA SANCHEZ .10 160.00 16.00

Total 10.50 $ 2,971.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,674.35 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 147 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: FISCAL PLAN

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 148 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 402211

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

September 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 3

RE: FISCAL PLAN

 

Total Professional Services $ 3,788.50

Less Discount $ -378.85 

Net Professional Services $ 3,409.65

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,409.65 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 149 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 3 

RE: FISCAL PLAN

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

9/01/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with FOMB, E&Y and Proskauer regarding 

PREPA ERS and Transferred employees. (1.0) Tel. conf. 

with M. Lopez regarding PREPA ERS. (0.3).

1.30 355.00 461.50

9/01/21 CEG 213 Review AAFAF response letter to PROMESA Section 

104 request on PREPA mobility.

.10 260.00 26.00

9/01/21 ALC 215 Review PREB's regulatory requirements regarding 

Energy Efficiency question for BIT analysis.

2.00 230.00 460.00

9/01/21 JAC 213 Review AAFAF's response to FOMB's Section 104(c) 

request for information regarding PREPA mobility (0.1) 

and review PREPA mobility issues power point 

presentation (0.3)

.40 190.00 76.00

9/08/21 RML 213 Review letter to PREPA in connection with questions 

raised by PREPA ERS participants. (0.4) Draft email to 

M. Lopez and E&Y regarding comments to PREPA 

letter to PREPA ERS participants. (0.2)

.60 355.00 213.00

9/13/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with E&Y, Proskauer and FOMB regarding 

open questions on PREPA ERS.

1.00 355.00 355.00

9/13/21 CEG 210 Participate in Teams meeting with E. Guardiola and G. 

Maldonado regarding PREPA Mobility - OMB 

approvals.

.50 260.00 130.00

9/13/21 CEG 209 Participate in Teams meeting with A .Figueroa, F. Bruno 

and FOMB staff, S. Levy and E&Y team, P. Possinger 

and Proskauer team regarding PREPA ERS and RSA 

strategies.

.50 260.00 130.00

9/15/21 RML 213 Review letter and materials on employees under mobility 

plan participation in PREPA ERS.

.50 355.00 177.50

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Exhibit B-4 Page 150 of 175
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Bill #: 402211 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

9/15/21 JAC 210 Analyze inquiry by Proskauer Rose LLP regarding Act 

66-2014 (0.9) and draft email to H. D. Bauer to answer 

inquiry on Act 44-2014 (0.3)

1.20 190.00 228.00

9/16/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with C. Rivera of Treasury regarding 

distribution form PREPA Plan. (0.5) Review PRIRC 

provisions dealing with distributions from governmental 

plans. (0.3). Tel. conf. with G. Ojeda and V. Maldonado 

regarding proposed determination letter to be issued by 

Treasury. (0.4). Exchange communications with C. 

Rivera regarding taxation of distribution of PREPA 

participants. (0.3)

1.50 355.00 532.50

9/16/21 RML 213 Review information provided by PREPA on participants 

of PREPA ERS.

.40 355.00 142.00

9/16/21 JAC 213 Review letters sent by the PREPA-ERS Board of 

Trustees to FOMB regarding PREPA-ERS.

.20 190.00 38.00

9/16/21 JAC 213 Review response by AAFAF to Section 104 information 

request on PREPA Mobility.

.20 190.00 38.00

9/17/21 RML 213 Review letter form AAFAF regarding information 

requested on PREPA ERS. (0.4) Review and analyze 

letter from Trustees of PREPA ERS. (0.3)

.70 355.00 248.50

9/17/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with C. Rivera regarding taxation of 

distributions by PREPA ERS participants.

.30 355.00 106.50

9/20/21 RML 213 Tel. conf. with M. Lopez, C. Ortiz and S. Levy regarding 

response letter from AAFAF in response to 104 letter. 

(0.4) Further Tel. conf. with C. Ortiz, S. Levy and 

Jeremy Burr letter from AAFAF and related 

communication form Board of Trustees of PREPA ERS. 

(0.7). Review communication from Y. Hickey regarding 

next steps on letter on PREPA ERS. (0.1)

1.20 355.00 426.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 3,788.50 

Less Discount $ -378.85 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 3,409.65 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

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Exhibit B-4 Page 151 of 175
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Bill #: 402211 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

ROSA M. LAZARO 7.50 355.00 2,662.50

CARLOS E. GEORGE 1.10 260.00 286.00

ANTONIO L. COLLAZO 2.00 230.00 460.00

JORGE A. CANDELARIA 2.00 190.00 380.00

Total 12.60 $ 3,788.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,409.65 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 152 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 153 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 402212

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

September 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 804

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

 

Total Professional Services $ 3,315.00

 $ -331.50 

Net Professional Services $ 2,983.50

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,983.50 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 154 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 804 

RE: 17-00229-LTS UTIER V. PREPA ET AL-HDB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

9/01/21 HDB 206 Review draft Response to UTIER's Statement of 

Uncontested Material Facts in adv. 17-00229.

.40 325.00 130.00

9/01/21 HDB 209 Review UTIER's Opposition to Objection to 

Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss 

Second Amended Complaint Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(1) 

and 12(b)(6) in adv. 17-00229.

.80 325.00 260.00

9/01/21 CEG 209 Review revised version of the opposition to UTIER's 

SUMF in adv. 17-00229.

.60 260.00 156.00

9/01/21 CEG 209 Review revised version of memorandum of law in 

opposition to UTIER's MSJ in adv. 17-00229.

.70 260.00 182.00

9/08/21 HDB 209 Review revised draft of Opposition to UTIER's Motions 

in Limine in adv. 17-00229.

.40 325.00 130.00

9/08/21 CEG 209 Review Response to UTIER's SUMF in connection with 

its summary judgment motion in adv. 17-00229.

.80 260.00 208.00

9/08/21 CEG 209 Review Opposition to in limine motions in adv. 17-

00229.

.40 260.00 104.00

9/10/21 HDB 209 Analyze Objection to Memorandum of Law in Support 

of Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment filed by 

UTIER. (1.4) Analyze Objection to Defendants 

Statements of Undisputed Material Facts in Support of 

Motion for Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy 

Rule 7056. (.5)

1.90 325.00 617.50

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Exhibit B-4 Page 155 of 175
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Bill #: 402212 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

9/10/21 HDB 209 Revise final Opposition to UTIER's Motions in Limine. 

(.2) Revise final draft of Defendants' Memorandum of 

Law in Opposition to Plaintiff's Amended Motion for 

Summary Judgment (.3) Revise final draft of 

Declaration of Javier F. Sosa in Connection with 

Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to 

Plaintiff's Amended Motion for Summary Judgment and 

Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Amended Statement 

of Undisputed Material Facts in Support of Amended 

Motion for Summary Judgment (.1) Revise final draft of 

Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Amended Statement 

of Undisputed Material Facts in Support of Amended 

Summary Judgment (.3).

.90 325.00 292.50

9/10/21 GMR 206 Exchange several e-mails with J. Richman in connection 

with filings for today in opposition to motions for 

summary judgment and in limine motions in adv. 17-

00229.

.30 195.00 58.50

9/10/21 GMR 206 Analyze Defendants' Memorandum of Law in 

Opposition to plaintiff's Amended Motion for Summary 

Judgment and finalize the same in anticipation to its 

filing.

.40 195.00 78.00

9/10/21 GMR 206 File Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to 

plaintiff's Amended Motion for Summary Judgment 

through the court's electronic filing system.

.20 195.00 39.00

9/10/21 GMR 206 Analyze Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Amended 

Statement of Undisputed Material Facts in Support of 

Amended Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy 

Rule 7056, in anticipation to its filing.

.30 195.00 58.50

9/10/21 GMR 206 File Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Amended 

Statement of Undisputed Material Facts in Support of 

Amended Summary Judgment Pursuant to Bankruptcy 

Rule 7056.

.20 195.00 39.00

9/10/21 GMR 206 Review Declaration of Javier F. Sosa in Connection with 

Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to 

Plaintiff's Amended Motion for Summary Judgment and 

Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Amended Statement 

of Undisputed Material Facts in anticipation to its filing.

.20 195.00 39.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 156 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 402212 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

3

9/10/21 GMR 206 Review and organize exhibits to the Declaration of 

Javier F. Sosa in Connection with Defendants' 

Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Plaintiff's 

Amended Motion for Summary Judgment and 

Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Amended Statement 

of Undisputed Material Facts in anticipation to its filing.

.20 195.00 39.00

9/10/21 GMR 206 File the Declaration of Javier F. Sosa in Connection with 

Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to 

Plaintiff's Amended Motion for Summary Judgment and 

Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Amended Statement 

of Undisputed Material Facts through the court's 

electronic filing system.

.20 195.00 39.00

9/10/21 GMR 206 Analyze the Defendants' Memorandum of Law in 

Opposition to Plaintiff's Four Motions in limine to 

Exclude Expert Testimony in anticipation to its filing.

.40 195.00 78.00

9/10/21 GMR 206 File the Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Opposition 

to Plaintiff's Four Motions in limine to Exclude Expert 

Testimony through the court's electronic filing system.

.20 195.00 39.00

9/13/21 CEG 209 Review legislative memos filed in relation to HB-149 

that become Law 120-2018.

.60 260.00 156.00

9/14/21 CEG 209 Review UTIER CBA - summary Judgment briefing in

adv. 17-00229.

.40 260.00 104.00

9/22/21 CEG 209 Consider argument for reply brief on legislative 

modification of employees' benefits.

.40 260.00 104.00

9/22/21 CEG 209 Analyze provisions of Law 9-2021 regarding CBA 

negotiations for reply brief in adv. 17-00229.

.60 260.00 156.00

9/22/21 CEG 209 Exchange emails with J. Richman on Law 9-2021 

provisions for reply brief.

.30 260.00 78.00

9/23/21 CEG 209 Consider reply to UTIER Statement of uncontested 

Facts in opposition to motion for summary judgment in 

compliance with local rule.

.30 260.00 78.00

9/23/21 CEG 209 Exchange emails with J. Richman regarding reply to 

UTIER statement of Uncontested Facts in opposition to 

motion for summary judgment in adv. 17-00229 in 

compliance with local rule.

.20 260.00 52.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 3,315.00 

 $ -331.50 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 157 of 175
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Bill #: 402212 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

4

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 2,983.50 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 4.40 325.00 1,430.00

CARLOS E. GEORGE 5.30 260.00 1,378.00

GABRIEL MIRANDA RIVERA 2.60 195.00 507.00

Total 12.30 $ 3,315.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,983.50 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 158 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 159 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 402213

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

September 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 805

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

 

Total Professional Services $ 1,051.00

 $ -105.10 

Net Professional Services $ 945.90

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 945.90 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 160 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 805 

RE: 17-00256-LTS PREPA ET AL V. PUERTO RICO ENERGY COMM.-HDB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

9/14/21 HDB 209 Review issues regarding extension of deadlines to submit 

status report. (.2) Draft e-mail to counsel to PREB. (.1)

.30 325.00 97.50

9/15/21 HDB 209 Revise draft Motion to Continue deadline on status 

report. (.2) Exchange e-mails with counsel for PREB.(.1) 

Tel. conf with Y. Gonzalez regarding briefing schedule. 

(.2) Draft e-mail to L. Stafford regarding call with Y. 

Gonzalez. (.1) Exchange e-mails with L. Stafford 

regarding next steps in connection with appeal. (.2) 

Revise amended status report. (.2) Review issues 

regarding potential remand. (.1)

1.10 325.00 357.50

9/15/21 PAG 206 Review the Status Report of the Puerto Rico Electric 

Power Authority and Request for Permission to File 

Further Status Report in anticipation of its filing at Adv. 

Proc. No. 17-00256, docket no. 92.

.20 190.00 38.00

9/15/21 PAG 206 File the Status Report of the Puerto Rico Electric Power 

Authority and Request for Permission to File Further 

Status Report at Adv. Proc. No. 17-00256, docket no. 92.

.20 190.00 38.00

9/16/21 HDB 209 Review Court Order on status report. (.1) Review emails from M. Dale and L. Stafford regarding next steps. 

(.1) Draft e-mail to counsel for PREB regarding meeting 

to discuss alternatives. (.1)

.30 325.00 97.50

9/17/21 HDB 209 Review PREPA's comments to proposed draft 

Stipulation in adv. 17-00256.

.20 325.00 65.00

9/21/21 HDB 209 Revise draft Stipulation. (.2) Coordinate call with 

PREB's counsel. (.1)

.30 325.00 97.50

9/23/21 HDB 209 Tel. conf. with M. Dale, P. Possinger, E. Barak, L. 

Stafford, Y. Gonzalez regarding next steps in adversary 

proceeding 17-00256.

.80 325.00 260.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 161 of 175
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Bill #: 402213 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 1,051.00 

 $ -105.10 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 945.90 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER 3.00 325.00 975.00

PAULA A. GONZALEZ MONTALVO .40 190.00 76.00

Total 3.40 $ 1,051.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 945.90 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 162 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 18-00053-LTS SANTINI V. PREPA/ROSSELLO-HDB-CGB

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 163 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 402214

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

September 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 811

RE: 18-00053-LTS SANTINI V. PREPA/ROSSELLO-HDB-CGB

 

Total Professional Services $ 32.50

 $ -3.25 

Net Professional Services $ 29.25

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 29.25 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 164 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 811 

RE: 18-00053-LTS SANTINI V. PREPA/ROSSELLO-HDB-CGB

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

9/07/21 HDB 209 Review Judgment in adv. 18-00053. .10 325.00 32.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 32.50 

 $ -3.25 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 29.25 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER .10 325.00 32.50

Total .10 $ 32.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 29.25 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 165 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 19-00453- LTS VITOL INC V PREPA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 166 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 402215

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

September 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 818

RE: 19-00453- LTS VITOL INC V PREPA

 

Total Professional Services $ 1,992.50

 $ -199.25 

Net Professional Services $ 1,793.25

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,793.25 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 167 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 818 

RE: 19-00453- LTS VITOL INC V PREPA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

9/27/21 HDB 209 Analyze Opinion and Order granting in part Vitol's 

Motion to Dismiss.

1.20 325.00 390.00

9/27/21 JLN 209 Review Summary Judgment opinion in adv. 19-00453. .60 235.00 141.00

9/29/21 CGB 209 Analyze email from H. D. Bauer regarding attorneys fees 

and prejudgment interest standards under P.R.Civ.P. 

(0.1); Draft email to H. D. Bauer setting forth

preliminary thoughts on the implications of same for the 

summary judgment issued in adv. 19-00453 (0.2).

.30 340.00 102.00

9/29/21 HDB 209 Additional analysis of Opinion and Order on Summary 

Judgment. (.3) Review Vitol's counterclaim as to interest 

and attorneys fees. (.2) Analyze relevant section of PR 

Rules of Civil Procedure in preparation for call with 

Proskauer. (.6) Draft e-mail to C. Garcia with relevant 

background. (.2)

1.30 325.00 422.50

9/30/21 CGB 209 Analyze the opinion and order at Docket No. 77 in 

anticipation of Tel. Conf. with Proskauer team regarding 

interest and attorneys' fees issues raised by same (0.9); 

Tel. Conf. with M. Dale, L. Stafford and H. D. Bauer to 

discuss same (0.6); Draft email to J. E. Gonzalez to 

ascertain whether Law 458 has any statutory language 

impacting analysis and Review response thereto (0.1); 

Draft email to J.A. Candelaria to coordinate analysis of 

USDC diversity cases discussing the issue (0.1); Draft 

email to M. A. Lugo to coordinate research of what event 

trigger payment of interest for default under the Puerto 

Rico Civil Code (0.1).

1.80 340.00 612.00

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Exhibit B-4 Page 168 of 175
 O'Neill & Borges LLC

Bill #: 402215 September 30, 2021 

CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

2

9/30/21 HDB 209 Prepare for conference call with M. Dale, L. Stafford and 

C. Garcia regarding interest and attorneys' fees. (.4) Tel. 

conf. with M. Dale, L. Stafford and C. Garcia regarding 

pending Vitol Claims. (.6)

1.00 325.00 325.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 1,992.50 

 $ -199.25 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 1,793.25 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 2.10 340.00 714.00

HERMANN BAUER 3.50 325.00 1,137.50

JOSE L. NOTARIO TOLL .60 235.00 141.00

Total 6.20 $ 1,992.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,793.25 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 169 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 20-00142-LTS PV Prop. V. PREPA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 170 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 402216

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

September 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 819

RE: 20-00142-LTS PV Prop. V. PREPA

 

Total Professional Services $ 227.50

 $ -22.75 

Net Professional Services $ 204.75

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 204.75 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 171 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 819 

RE: 20-00142-LTS PV Prop. V. PREPA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

9/28/21 HDB 209 Analyze Opinion and Order dismissing complaint in adv. 

20-00142.

.70 325.00 227.50

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 227.50 

 $ -22.75 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 204.75 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER .70 325.00 227.50

Total .70 $ 227.50

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 204.75 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 172 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

Enclosed please find our bill for professional services rendered and reimbursable expenses.

Should you have any questions concerning the attached bill, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your prompt 

payment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely Yours,

CARLA GARCIA BENITEZ 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 173 of 175
 September 30, 2021

FOMB IN RE PREPA TITLE III Bill #: 402217

 Billing Attorney: CGB

 

BILLING SUMMARY 

For Professional Services Rendered and Reimbursable Expenses for the period ending

September 30, 2021:

 

Client.Matter: P1705 - 820

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

 

Total Professional Services $ 260.00

 $ -26.00 

Net Professional Services $ 234.00

Total Reimbursable Expenses $ .00 

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 234.00 

Case:17-03283-LTS Doc#:22967-4 Filed:12/02/22 Entered:12/02/22 18:32:37 Desc:

Exhibit B-4 Page 174 of 175
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT/ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE

1

Client.Matter: P1705 . 820 

RE: 21-00041-LTS UTIER RE LUMA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

Date Atty Task Description Hours Rate Amount

9/07/21 HDB 209 Review Objection to Defendants' Joint Memorandum of 

Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Second Adversary 

Complaint in adv. 21-0041 Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(1) 

and 12(b)(6).

.80 325.00 260.00

 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 260.00 

 $ -26.00 

 NET PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: $ 234.00 

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Name Hours Rate Total

HERMANN BAUER .80 325.00 260.00

Total .80 $ 260.00

TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 234.00 

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Exhibit B-4 Page 175 of 175