U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
5 judges profiled from their own signed orders: how each rules on motions, with the orders quoted. Court-wide standing orders ↓
Edward EllingtonRetired 2019
Bankruptcy judge
Neil P. OlackRetired 2021
Bankruptcy judge
Edward R. GainesDeceased
Bankruptcy judge
Katharine M. Samson
Bankruptcy judge
Jamie A. Wilson
Bankruptcy judge
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 11, 2026). Courts revise these, so confirm the current version before you file. The court's local rules ↗
- Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing ↗
- Amended Standing Order Regarding Use of “No-Look” Fee in Chapter 13 Cases ↗
- Amended Standing Order Adopting Procedures for Obtaining Discharge in Chapter 13 Cases ↗
- Amended Standing Order Procedure for Modification of Chapter 13 Plan ↗
Filing
Complete ECF filings before midnight Central time to file on that day.
“All ECF filings must be completed prior to midnight Central Standard Time to be considered timely filed on that day.”
Filing
Pay ECF filing fees through PACER by midnight on the filing date.
“ECF Users must pay filing fees online through PACER by midnight of the day the documents are filed.”
Filing
For a filing over 100 MB, split it into PDFs smaller than 100 MB each and file an Exhibit List as the first attachment.
“For any ECF filing that will exceed 100 megabytes, the ECF User must separate the files into multiple PDF files of less than 100 megabytes each. The range of attachment numbers must be listed in the description of the attachment”
Filing
Include a certificate of service with each ECF filing that states the service method and identifies everyone served.
“A Certificate of Service is required when filing documents through the ECF system. The Certificate of Service must be attached to the filed document(s), must specify the method of service, and must identify all parties served.”
Filing
For both judges, upload the proposed order with the main filing; if revised, upload the final version through e-Orders.
“Upload proposed orders as an attachment to the main document at the time of filing. If the original proposed order changes in any way, upload the final proposed order to the ECF system through the e-Orders program.”
Filing
Format proposed orders with a 3-inch top margin on page one and 1-inch top margin on later pages.
“First Page Subsequent Page(s) • Top 3” • Top 1”
Motions
For Chapter 13 cases filed on or after May 1, 2025, the presumptively reasonable no-look attorney fee is up to $4,600.
“$4,600 Cased filed on or after May 1, 2025.”
Motions
Within 30 days after the trustee’s notice of completed plan payments, file and serve the signed Chapter 13 discharge certification and motion on all creditors and interested parties.
“The Motion must be signed by the debtor(s) and the attorney of record and filed with the Court. A copy of the Motion must be served by the debtor(s) on all creditors and parties in interest included on the Court's mailing matrix within thirty (30) days of the filing date of the Chapter 13 Trustee's Notice of Completion of Plan Payments.”
Motions
Before confirmation, serve notice of a Chapter 13 plan modification on the trustee, U.S. Trustee, and affected creditors.
“The attorney for the debtor (or the debtor) shall send a notice of such modification to the trustee, United States Trustee, and all creditors affected by the modification.”
Motions
The notice of a preconfirmation Chapter 13 plan modification must allow recipients 30 days to object.
“The notice must include a statement that recipients have 30 days to object to the proposed modification by filing an objection with the court.”
Motions
After confirmation, file a Motion and Notice to Modify Confirmed Plan and allow affected creditors 30 days to object.
“The moving party shall file a Motion and Notice to Modify Confirmed Plan. The moving party shall issue a notice, with the response date, to the trustee, the United States Trustee, and all creditors affected by the modification. The motion shall include a statement that recipients have 30 days to file an objection to the proposed motion.”