UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

West Palm Beach Division

www.flsb.uscourts.gov

In re:

 Case No. 19-22870-EPK

EUROPEAN FOREIGN DOMESTIC Chapter 11

AUTO REPAIR CENTRE, INC. BOCA EAST, 

 

 Debtor.

 /

ASK VENTURES, INC., Jointly Administered

 Case No. 19-22872-EPK 

 Chapter 11 

 Debtor. /

SUMMARY OF FINAL FEE APPLICATION OF AARON A. WERNICK, ESQ. AND 

WERNICK LAW, PLLC, ATTORNEYS FOR DEBTOR EUROPEAN FOREIGN 

DOMESTIC AUTO REPAIR CENTRE, INC. BOCA EAST, FOR COMPENSATION 

FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES 

FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2020 THROUGH JULY 9, 2020

1. Name of Applicant: Aaron Wernick/Wernick Law

2. Role of Applicant: Attorneys for Chapter 11 Debtor

[Services Provided to European Foreign Domestic Auto Repair Centre, Inc. Boca East]

3. Name of Certifying Professional: Aaron A. Wernick, Esq.

4. Date case filed: September 26, 2019

5. Date of Retention Order: November 14, 20191

[If Interim Application, Complete 6, 7 and 8 Below]

6. Period for this Application n/a

7. Amount of Compensation Sought: n/a

8. Amount of Expense Reimbursement: n/a

[If Final Application, Complete 9 and 10 Below]

1 Aaron Wernick, Esq. was initially retained as counsel for the Debtor as a partner of Furr Cohen, P.A. on November 

14, 2019, effective September 26, 2019 (the Petition Date.) Wernick Law, PLLC, with Aaron Wernick remaining as 

the Debtor’s attorney, was substituted as counsel on April 6, 2020, effective April 1, 2020.

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 1 of 15
2

9. Total Amount of Compensation Sought During Case2: $15,645.00

10. Total Amount of Expense Reimbursement Sought During Case: $821.50

11. Amount of Original Retainer: $0.00

12. Current balance of Retainer Remaining: n/a

13. Last Monthly Operating Report Filed: May 2020, ECF 148

14. Current funds in Chapter 11 Estate: $100,0003

FINAL FEE APPLICATION BY AARON A. WERNICK, ESQ. AND WERNICK LAW, 

PLLC, ATTORNEYS FOR THE CHAPTER 11 DEBTOR,

TIDWELL BROS. CONSTRUCTION INC.

Aaron A. Wernick, Esq. and Wernick Law, PLLC (collectively, the “Applicant”), attorneys 

for the Chapter 11 Debtor, apply for compensation for fees for services rendered and costs incurred 

in this Chapter 11 proceeding. This application (the “Application”) is filed pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 

§§ 330 and Bankruptcy Rule 2016 and meets all requirements set forth in the guidelines 

incorporated in Local Rule 2016-1(B)(1) (the Guidelines”).

The exhibits attached to this Application, pursuant to the Guidelines, are:

Exhibit “1” - Fee Application Summary Chart 

Exhibits “2-A” and “2-B”- Summary of Professional and Paraprofessional Time

Exhibit “3” - Summary of Requested Reimbursements of Expenses

Exhibit “4” - The applicant’s complete time records, in chronological order, by activity 

code category, for the time period covered by this application. The requested fees are itemized to 

the tenth of an hour.

The Applicant believes that the requested fee of $15,645.00 for 35.7 hours worked is 

reasonable considering the nature, extent, and the value of such services, as shown below:

2 This final fee application only covers the period of Wernick Law, PLLC’s representation of the Debtor. Therefore, 

this application covers the period April 1, 2020 through July 9, 2020. Any application for fees and costs after July 9, 

2020 will be submitted as a supplemental fee application.

3 These funds are in the Applicant’s trust account and are the proceeds from the sale of the Debtor’s assets.

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 2 of 15
3

The Applicant commenced work on this case on April 1, 2020. The Applicant continued 

the work started on the petition date when the Applicant was a partner at Furr Cohen PA. 

Starting April 1, 2020, the Applicant focused primarily on closing the sale of the business 

and the attendant real property, which was sold on May 11, 2020. There were extensive and 

numerous issues with regard to the closing of the sale to William Isaacson, including due diligence 

materials, closing documents, title affidavits, owner affidavits, releases of liens, and other related 

issues. With the closing of the sale, the Debtor was able to net $100,000 while affiliated debtor 

ASK Ventures Inc. netted $1,600,000.

After the closing of the sale, the Applicant drafted the plan, disclosure statement, and 

accompanying exhibits. After disclosure statement conditional approval, the Applicant was 

engaged in talks with various creditors in order to procure votes for its plan. The Applicant 

anticipates that the Debtor will have the votes necessary for confirmation.

The Applicant was successful in assisting the Debtor in its liquidation through sale of its 

assets, allowing for administrative expenses and priority claims to be paid.

Since the start of the case, the Applicant has also reviewed all monthly operating reports 

and otherwise assisted the Debtor in advancing its Chapter 11 case. 

1. Categories

a. Case Administration: 

i. The Applicant assisted the Debtor in its Chapter 11 case, primarily by 

conducting an orderly liquidation of its assets.

b. Fee/Employment Applications:

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 3 of 15
4

i. The Applicant drafted this fee application and reviewed all billing entries. 

The Applicant also sought approval for Jerry Donnini, Esq. as counsel for 

sales tax matters.

c. Plan and Disclosure Statement:

i. The Applicant drafted and filed the plan, disclosure statement, and exhibits.

d. Claims Administration and Objections:

i. The Applicant reviewed all claims to determine if any objections were 

needed.

e. Prepare/Review U.S. Trustee Reports:

i. The Applicant reviewed all monthly operating reports before filing.

2. Factors to be considered:

The time spent on such services. The time and labor that are required in this case are 

necessary to the success of this case. Attached is a detailed record of services outlining the hours 

expended by Applicant in performing professional legal services on behalf of the Debtor. These 

records merely paraphrase the time devoted to the many aspects of this matter and they do not fully 

convey the quality, character or importance of services performed, or the priority accorded this 

proceeding by Applicant.

The rates charged for such services. The hourly fee that is being charged by Debtor’s

counsel is reasonable and compares favorably to the customary fee charged by other attorneys in 

the local community practicing before the Bankruptcy Court. The rates are at or below market for 

attorneys of similar skills and experience.

Whether the services were necessary to the administration of, or beneficial at the Time at 

which the service was rendered toward the completion of the case. The services rendered by the 

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 4 of 15
5

Applicant were necessary for the successful completion of this case. The professional and efficient 

services rendered by the Applicant’s professionals contributed to the successful result this case.

Whether the services were performed within a reasonable amount of time commensurate 

with the complexity, importance, and nature of the problem, issue, or task addressed. Numerous 

deadlines in a bankruptcy proceeding require the Applicant to act and react promptly and 

expeditiously. Applicant adhered to all deadlines and timely and efficiently addressed the issued 

presented in this case.

With respect to a professional person, whether the person is board certified or otherwise 

has demonstrated skill and experience in the bankruptcy field. Aaron A. Wernick is board certified 

in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification.

Whether the compensation is reasonable based on the customary compensation charged by 

comparably skilled practitioners. The amount requested by Applicant is reasonable in comparison 

to awards in cases of similar nature and complexity. The rated charged by the Applicant’s 

professionals are commensurate with the rates charged by similarly skilled practitioners.

WHEREFORE, the Applicant seeks a final award of fees in the amount of $15,645.00 and 

costs in the amount of $821.50, for a total final award of $16,466.50 (the “Final Award”), and 

seeks authorization from this Court to transfer the funds in the amount of the Final Award from

the Applicant’s trust account to its operating account, and for such other and further relief as this 

Court deems just and proper.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the parties listed below were served a true copy of the foregoing 

on July 9, 2020.

WERNICK LAW, PLLC

Attorneys for the Debtor

2255 Glades Road, Suite 324A

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 5 of 15
6

(561) 613-8306

(561) 961-0922 fax

By: /s/ Aaron A. Wernick

Aaron A. Wernick, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 14059

awernick@wernicklaw.com

By CM/ECF Noticing:

• Eyal Berger eyal.berger@akerman.com, jeanette.martinez@akerman.com

• Heidi A Feinman Heidi.A.Feinman@usdoj.gov

• Robert C Furr ltitus@furrcohen.com, 

atty_furrcohen@bluestylus.com;cworkinger@furrcohen.com;staff1@furrcohen.com

• Alan C Hochheiser ahochheiser@mauricewutscher.com, 

8371350420@filings.docketbird.com

• David B Marks brett.marks@akerman.com, charlene.cerda@akerman.com

• Orfelia M Mayor ombankruptcy@mayorbankruptcy.com, 

legalservices@pbctax.com;rgroff@cinlegal.com

• Office of the US Trustee USTPRegion21.MM.ECF@usdoj.gov

• Jordan L Rappaport office@rorlawfirm.com, 1678370420@filings.docketbird.com

By Manual email:

Steve Kranitz as president of the Debtor: stevekranitz@aol.com

By Manual Notice:

Patricia T Anderson

400 S Dixie Highway, Suite 128 

Boca Raton, FL 33432

Robert A Manela

700 W. Hillsboro Blvd, Building 2 #204 

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Nicole Testa Mehdipour

c/o Akerman LLP

350 E Las Olas BLvd #1600 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 6 of 15
7

CERTIFICATION

1. I have been designated by Wernick Law, PLLC (“Applicant”) as the professional with 

responsibility in this case in compliance with the “Guidelines for Fee Applications for Professionals 

in the Southern District of Florida in Bankruptcy Cases” (the “Guidelines”).

2. I have read the Applicant’s application for compensation and reimbursement of 

expenses (the “Application”). The application complies with the Guidelines, and the fees and 

expenses sought fall within the Guidelines, except as specifically noted in this certificate and 

described in the application.

3. The fees and expenses sought are billed at rates and in accordance with practices 

customarily employed by the Applicant and generally accepted by the Applicant’s clients.

4. In seeking reimbursement for the expenditures described on Exhibit 3, the 

Applicant is seeking reimbursement only for the actual expenditure and has not marked up the 

actual cost to provide a profit or to recover the amortized cost of investment in staff time or 

equipment or capital outlay (except to the extent that the Applicant has elected to charge for inhouse photocopies and outgoing facsimile transmissions at the maximum rates permitted by the 

Guidelines).

5. In seeking reimbursement for any service provided by a third party, the Applicant 

is seeking reimbursement only for the amount actually paid by the Applicant to the third party.

6. The following are the variances with the provisions of the Guidelines, the date of 

each court order approving the variance, and the justification for the variance: None

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is true and correct.

Dated: July 9, 2020

Wernick Law, PLLC

Counsel for the Debtors

2255 Glades Road, Suite 324A

Boca Raton, Florida 33431

(561)961-0922/(561)431-2474- fax

By: /s/Aaron A. Wernick

Aaron A. Wernick, Esq.

Florida Bar No.: 14059

e-mail: awernick@wernicklaw.com

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 7 of 15
8

Exhibit “1”

FEE APPLICATION SUMMARY CHART

NOT APPLICABLE

REQUEST APPROVAL PAID HOLDBACK 

Date 

Filed ECF

Period 

Covered

Fees 

Req 

Exp 

Req 

Order 

Ent ECF Fees Expenses 

Fees 

Paid 

Expenses 

Paid Fees 

Expenses 

Holdback 

Exhibit “2-A”

PROFESSIONAL TIME

TOTAL PER INDIVIDUAL FOR THIS PERIOD ONLY

Name Year Total Hourly Total

Licensed Hours Rate Fee 

Aaron A. Wernick, Partner 2000 23.4 $500.00 $11,700.00 

Lenore Rosetto Parr, Of Counsel 2009 12.0 $325.00 $ 4,200.00

Theresa Keenan, Paralegal n/a 0.3 $150.00 $ 45.00

TOTALS:________________ 35.7 $15,645.00

Total Hours by Professionals & Paraprofessionals: 35.7 

“Blended” Hourly Rate: $438.24

Exhibit “2-B”

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL TIME

BY ACTIVITY CODE CATEGORY FOR THIS TIME PERIOD ONLY

ACTIVITY CODE CATEGORY: CASE ADMINISTRATION:

NAME RATE HOURS TOTAL FEE

Aaron A. Wernick, Partner $500.00 8.4 $ 4,200

MATTER TOTALS: 8.4 $ 4,200 

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 8 of 15
9

ACTIVITY CODE CATEGORY: FEE/EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS:

NAME RATE HOURS TOTAL FEE

Aaron A. Wernick, Partner $500.00 1.6 $ 800

MATTER TOTALS: 1.6 $ 800

ACTIVITY CODE CATEGORY: CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AND OBJECTIONS:

NAME RATE HOURS TOTAL FEE

Aaron A. Wernick, Partner $500.00 .3 $ 150

Lenore Rosetto Parr, Of Counsel $325.00 .4 $ 130

MATTER TOTALS: .7 $ 180

ACTIVITY CODE CATEGORY: PLAN AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

NAME RATE HOURS TOTAL FEE

Aaron A. Wernick, Partner $500.00 12.8 $ 6,400

Lenore Rosetto Parr, Of Counsel $325.00 12.0 $ 3,900

MATTER TOTALS: 24.8 $ 10,300

ACTIVITY CODE CATEGORY: PREP/REVIEW U.S. TRUSTEE REPORTS:

NAME RATE HOURS TOTAL FEE

Aaron A. Wernick, Partner $500.00 .3 $ 150

MATTER TOTALS: .3 $ 150

EXHIBIT “3”

Summary of Requested Reimbursement of Expenses

for this Time Period Only

1. Filing Fees $0.00

2. Process Services Fees $ 0.00

3. Witness Fees $ 0.00

4. Court Reporters & Transcripts $ 0.00 

5. Lien and Title Searches $ 0.00

6. Photocopies/Printing $ 0.00 

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 9 of 15
10

(1,009 @ $.15)

7. Postage $ 744.65* 

8. Overnight Delivery Charges $ 0.00

9. Outside Courier/Messenger Services $ 0.00

10. Long Distance Telephone Charges $ 0.00

11. Long Distance Fax Transmissions 

(a) (0 copies at $1/page)

$ 0.00

12. Computerized Research $ 0.00

13. Out of Southern District of Florida Travel

(a) Transportation ($0)

(b) Lodging ($0)

(c) Meals ($0)

$ 0.00

14. Other Permissible Expenses 

(must specify and justify)

(a) CourtSolutions

 $ 50.00

TOTAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTED $2,060.30 

* Includes printing. Combined service of postage and printing provided by certificateofservice.com 

aka BK Attorney Services, LLC.

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 10 of 15
Page 1 of

5

Wernick Law, PLLC

2255 Glades Rd

Ste 324A

Boca Raton, FL 33431

5616138306

07-09-2020

Kranitz

Invoice Number: 149

Invoice Period: 04-01-2020 - 07-09-2020

Payment Terms: Upon Receipt

RE: European Foreign Domestic Auto Repair Centre Inc. Boca East

Time Details

Date Professional Description Hours Rate Amount

04-02-2020 Aaron Wernick B110 - Case Administration Call w Steve, Burt re sale

process, cleaning of site, closing of business

0.90 500.00 450.00

04-04-2020 Aaron Wernick B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement (including

Business Plan) Continued revising DS, Plan

1.40 500.00 700.00

04-05-2020 Lenore Parr B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement (including

Business Plan): Reviewing Sale Motion in European

 and preparing Plan & D.S., Liquidation Analysis,

Claims Analysis, and Budget.

3.80 325.00 1,235.00

04-08-2020 Theresa Keenan B110 - Case Administration - Motion and Order to

Sub/ Filing/ Service

0.30 150.00 45.00

04-09-2020 Aaron Wernick B110 - Case Administration Attendance at hearing on

cc

1.50 500.00 750.00

04-11-2020 Lenore Parr B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement (including

Business Plan): In European, Reviewing cash

collateral motion/orders, employment applications/

orders to employ bankruptcy counsel, accountant,

1.70 325.00 552.50

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 11 of 15
Page 2 of

5

Date Professional Description Hours Rate Amount

and bookkeeper, motion for adequate assurance of

utilities, substitution of counsel motion/order, motion

for turnover of funds, motion for interim payment of

professionals, and preparing Disclosure Statement

provisions relating to events during chapter 11 cases

04-13-2020 Lenore Parr B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement (including

Business Plan): In European, reviewing case docket,

motion to lease business premises pending sale,

motion to approve sale contract, and preparing Plan

provisions and Disclosure Statement provisions

relating to events during chapter 11 cases

0.70 325.00 227.50

04-13-2020 Lenore Parr B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement (including

Business Plan): In European, reviewing motion to

reject agreement with Transworld and preparing

executory contract provision of Plan and Disclosure

Statement

0.20 325.00 65.00

04-21-2020 Lenore Parr B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement (including

Business Plan): Reviewing claims register, sale

motion, and preparing Plan, Disclosure Statement,

and Claims Analysis

1.40 325.00 455.00

05-05-2020 Lenore Parr B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement: Reviewing

estoppel interest calculation letter and administrative

claims and preparing Plan of Reorganization,

Disclosure Statement, and exhibits to Disclosure

Statement

4.20 325.00 1,365.00

05-06-2020 Aaron Wernick B110 - Case Administration: Calls w BOTW reps,

Kranitz re machinery pickup

0.60 500.00 300.00

05-06-2020 Aaron Wernick B110 - Case Administration: Receipt and review of

BOTW docs, UCC;s, drafted notes for follow up.

1.30 500.00 650.00

05-07-2020 Aaron Wernick B110 - Case Administration: Conducted research as

to UCCs, county records, legal desc, orders in prep

for sale

1.30 500.00 650.00

05-09-2020 Aaron Wernick B110 - Case Administration: Reviewed initial drafts of

documents for closing including bill of sale; reviewed

claims to determine closing allocations; compared

with notes in file; drafted notes/comments for follow

up; correspondence with buyer and client re same.

1.90 500.00 950.00

05-25-2020 Aaron Wernick B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement: Continued

revising/drafting plan, ds, exhibits; compared with

notes, file; reviewed POCs.

3.40 500.00 1,700.00

05-26-2020 Aaron Wernick B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement: continued

drafting/revising plan, ds, exhibits

2.20 500.00 1,100.00

06-02-2020 Aaron Wernick B110 - Case Administration: 2 calls w IRS agent re

trust fund taxes, liabilities to pursue and to pay;

missing returns.

0.80 500.00 400.00

06-05-2020 Aaron Wernick B330 - Prep/Review U.S. Trustee Reports: revised

latest MOR; compared w previous

0.30 500.00 150.00

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 12 of 15
Page 3 of

5

Date Professional Description Hours Rate Amount

06-11-2020 Aaron Wernick B110 - Case Administration: Email correspondence

with A Kroner status update on cases

0.10 500.00 50.00

06-13-2020 Aaron Wernick B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement: Finalized

revisions to plan, ds, exhibit; sent to client for signing

2.90 500.00 1,450.00

06-16-2020 Aaron Wernick B320 - Plan and Disclosure Statement: Made further

and final revisions to plan, ds, exhibits; prepared for

filing, filed.

2.90 500.00 1,450.00

07-09-2020 Aaron Wernick B160 - Fee/Employment Application: Reviewed all

billing entries; drafted fee app and filed.

1.60 500.00 800.00

07-09-2020 Aaron Wernick B310 - Claims Administration and Objections:

Reviewed all claims to determine OTCs

0.30 500.00 150.00

Total Fees 15,645.00

Time Summary

Professional Hours Amount

Aaron Wernick 23.40 11,700.00

Lenore Parr 12.00 3,900.00

Theresa Keenan 0.30 45.00

Total 15,645.00

Expenses

Expense Description Amount

E108 - Postage E108 - Postage COS for ASK & European Motion to Sub Counsel 54.00

E108 - Postage E108 - Postage Order Granting Motion to Sub COS 54.00

E108 - Postage E108 - Postage COS mMotion to Sub counsel on joint case- ASK and

European

54.00

E125 - Telephonic hearing 

appearance

Telephonic hearing appearance: Exclusivity hearing 50.00

E107 - Service of Documents 

- CertificateOfService.com

Service of Documents - CertificateOfService.com:119 45.05

E107 - Service of Documents 

- CertificateOfService.com

E107 - Service of Documents - CertificateOfService.com 45.05

E107 - Service of Documents 

- CertificateOfService.com

E107 - Service of Documents - CertificateOfService.com -ECF 135, 136, 138,

139

519.40

Total Expenses 821.50

Total for this Invoice 16,466.50

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 13 of 15
Page 4 of

5

Client Statement of Account

As of 07-09-2020

Matter Invoices /

Credits

Trust Balance Due

European Foreign Domestic Auto Repair Centre Inc. Boca East 16,466.50 16,466.50

Total Amount to Pay 16,466.50

European Foreign Domestic Auto Repair Centre Inc. Boca East

Transactions

Date Transaction Applied Invoice Amount

07-09-2020 Invoice 149 16,466.50

Balance 16,466.50

Open Invoices and Credits

Date Transaction Amount Applied Balance

07-09-2020 Invoice 149 16,466.50 16,466.50

Balance 16,466.50

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 14 of 15
Page 5 of

5

Kranitz

07-09-2020

Wernick Law, PLLC

2255 Glades Rd

Ste 324A

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Invoice Number: 149

Invoice Period: 04-01-2020 - 07-09-2020

REMITTANCE COPY

Please Include with Payment

RE: European Foreign Domestic Auto Repair Centre Inc. Boca East

Fees 15,645.00

Expenses 821.50

Total for this Invoice 16,466.50

Matter Invoices /

Credits

Trust Balance Due

European Foreign Domestic Auto Repair Centre Inc. Boca East 16,466.50 16,466.50

Total Amount to Pay 16,466.50

Open Invoices and Credits

Date Transaction Matter Amount Applied Balance

07-09-2020 Invoice 149 European Foreign Domestic Auto Repair 

Centre Inc. Boca East

16,466.50 16,466.50

Balance 16,466.50

Case 19-22870-EPK Doc 149 Filed 07/09/20 Page 15 of 15