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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELA WARE InRe: Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, et al., (Jointly Administered) Debtors. 6TH monthly fee application for compensation and reimbursement of expenses of PEPPER HAM
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELA WARE InRe: Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, et al., (Jointly Administered) Debtors. 6TH monthly fee application for compensation and reimbursement of expenses of PEPPER HAM
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELA WARE InRe: Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, et al., (Jointly Administered) Debtors. 6TH monthly fee application for compensation and reimbursement of expenses of PEPPER HAM
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InRe: Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, et al., (Jointly Administered) Debtors. Objection Deadline: 10/15/09 at 4:00 pm Hearing Date: To Be Scheduled only If Necessary SIXTH MONTHLY FEE APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF PEPPER HAMILTON LLP, AS DELAWARE COUNSEL FOR THE OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF UNSECURED CREDITORS, FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2009 Name of Applicant: Pepper Hamilton LLP Authorized to Provide Professional Services to: The Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors Date of Retention: April 29, 2009 nunc pro tunc March 19,2009 Period for which compensation and/or reimbursement is sought: August 1-31, 2009 1 This is a monthly interim _ final application. Summary of Monthly Fee and Expense Invoice Statements for Compensation Period: The total time expended for preparation of this fee application will be reflected in subsequent fee applications. 1 The Applicant reserves the right to include any time expended in the time period indicated above, and any expenses, in future application(s) if it is not included herein. 1110922359 v6 PRIOR FEE APPLICATIONS FILED Requested Approved Approved Dated Filed Period Covered Requested Fees Expenses Expenses Fees 5/22/09 3/19109 3/31109 $15,942.50 $0.00 I 6/23/09 4/1/09 4/30/09 $35,383.50 ITI:3 7/6/09 5/1/09 5/31109 $16,947.00 $657.68 6/1109 - 6/30/09 $17,725.50 $2,288.35 7/1/09 - 7/31/09 $1,455.17 9/9/09 $16,609.50 PROFESSIONALS I Hourly Total ~ o s i t i o n With the Applicant Name of Billing Rate Total Billed , and Number of Years Professional Individual I (Including Compensation In That Position Hours Changes) Partner (15 yrs) .60 $ 357.00 Francis 1. Lawall Associate (7 yrs) $375.00 $ 4,875.00 James C. Carignan 13.00 Senior Paralegal $215.00 3.10 $ 666.50 Jayme H. Cook i Senior Paralegal $200.00 .70 $ 140.00 I Christopher Lano $220.00 $ 1,496.00 Senior Paralegal 6.80 Judith P. Matour $ 22.00 ' $ 55.00 .40 Bankruptcy Assistant Angeline Shields $ 50.00 5.50 $ 275.00 Document Clerk I David Smith $ 75.00 $150.00 Paralegal .50 Cynthia M. Vernon Grand Total: $7,906.50 Total Hours: 30.60 Blended Rate: $232.50 -2 #10922359 v6 COMPENSATION BY CATEGORY Project Categories Total Hours Total Fees B11 0 Case Administration 3.90 $ 277.00 B 130 Asset Sales/Disposition 6.80 $ 2,616.00 B 150 Creditors' Committee .60 $ 225.00 B 155 Court Hearings 4.10 $ 839.50 B160 Fees 6.80 $ 1,490.50 B 170 Employment Application .10 $ 37.50 I B 175 Fee Applications - Others 4.50 $ 930.00 I B 190 Contested MatterslMotions 3.80 T,491.OO i Total 30.60 $ 7,906.50 -3 #10922359 v6 EXPENSE SUMMARY Expense Summary Service Provider (if applicable) Total Expenses Meals $ 5.90 Duplicating $ 81.00 Messenger Service Messenger Service Postage g Service Overnight Courier I.]) ,.su i..p IVO.j) $ 15.92 $ 55.40 I Total T334.07 -4 #10922359 v6 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE InRe: Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, aI., (Jointly Administered) Debtors. Objection Deadline: 10/15/09 at 4:00 pm Hearing Date: To Be Scheduled only If Necessary SIXTH MONTHLY APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF PEPPER HAMILTON LLP, DELAWARE COUNSEL FOR THE OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF UNSECURED CREDITORS Pursuant to sections 330 and 331 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), Rule 2016 ofthe Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (collectively, the "Bankruptcy Rules"), and the Court's "Administrative Order under U.S.C. Sections 105(A) and 331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Expense Reimbursement of Professionals and Committee Members," signed on or about April 8, 2009 (the "Administrative Order"), Pepper Hamilton LLP ("Pepper" or "Applicant"), Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee"), hereby submits it Sixth Monthly Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for the Period from August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 (the "Application"). By this Application, Pepper seeks a monthly interim allowance of compensation in the amount of $7,906.50 and actual and necessary expenses in the amount of$334.07 for a total allowance of $8,240.57 and payment of$6,325.20 (80% of the allowed fees) and reimbursement of$334.07 (100% of the allowed expenses) for a total payment of$6,659.27 for the period #10922474 v6 August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 (the "Interim Period"). In support of this Application, Pepper respectfully represents as follows: Background 1. On March 9, 2009 (the "Filing Date"), Pacific Energy Resources Ltd., Petrocal Acquisition Corp., Pacific Energy Alaska Holdings, LLC, Cameros Acquisition Corp., Pacific Energy Alaska Operating LLC, San Pedro Bay Pipeline Company, Cameros Energy, Inc. and Gotland Oil, Inc. (collectively, the "Debtors") each filed a voluntary petition for relief pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors have continued to manage their businesses and properties as debtors-in-possession pursuant to Sections 11 07(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. 2. On March 19,2009 (the "Committee Formation Date"), the United States Trustee appointed the Committee to represent the unsecured creditors of the Debtors pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 1102(a)(l). 3. Pursuant to Section 1103 of the Code, the Committee selected Pepper Hamilton LLP to serve as Delaware counsel for the Committee. On April 14,2009, the Committee filed an application with this Court for approval to employ Pepper Hamilton LLP. 4. On April 29, 2009, this Court entered an Order authorizing the Committee to employ Pepper Hamilton LLP as Delaware counsel for the Committee, effective as of March 19, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. S. On April 8, 2009, the Administrative Order Establishing Procedures for Allowance and Payment of Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses to Professionals was entered. Summary of Services Rendered and Expenses Incurred -2 #10922474 v6 6. Applicant has rendered services from August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 in the amount of 30.60 hours. 7. Applicant maintains contemporaneous records of the time expended for the professional services and expenses related thereto performed in connection with this Chapter 11 case and such records are maintained in the ordinary course of its business. These records provide a detailed description of the services rendered and expenses incurred during the period for which this Application is being made. A summary of Applicant's time records in the sum of $7,906.50 is attached hereto as Exhibit B. This summary is broken down according to specific task categories relating specifically to this Chapter 11 case. In some cases, Applicant found a situation where the task of a professional may fit into two or more categories. In these cases, Applicant has tried to categorize the time expended into the most appropriate category. If the Court requires any further descriptions on these time entries, Applicant will provide additional information. 8. Applicant believes that the post-petition services for the period August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 are reasonably worth the sum of $7,906.50 as set forth in the summary identified as Exhibit B. Applicant notes that these costs are customary charges made to other firm clients in the ordinary course of its billing practice. To assist the Court in its review of the fees sought by Applicant, Applicant has separated its time entries in Exhibit B into the following categories: (a) Case Administration (Total hours: 3.90, total fees $277.00) This category includes time spent by Applicant attending to coordination and compliance activities in connection with the performance ofits duties as Delaware counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors. -3 #10922474 v6 (b) Asset Sales/Disposition (Total hours: 6.80, total fees $2,616.00) This category includes time spent by Applicant attending sale hearing and communications with counsel re same. (c) Creditors' Committee (Total hours: .60, total fees $225.00) This category includes time spent by Applicant participating in Committee conference call. (d) Court Hearings (Total hours: 4.10, total fees $839.50) This category includes time spent by Applicant preparingfor and attending omnibus hearing. (e) Fees (Total hours: 6.80, total fees $1,490.50) This category includes time spent by Applicant finalizing andfiling 4th monthly application, drafting andfiling certificate ofno objection re previous interim fee application, drafting of5 th monthly fee application and related tasks. (t) Employment of Professionals (Total hours: .10, total fees $37.50) This category includes time spent by Applicant reviewing supplemental reports in connection with retention application. (g) Fee Applications - Others (Total hours: 4.50, total fees $930.00) This category includes time spent by Applicant filing co-counsel's fee application and drafting andfiling ofcertificate ofno objection re previous application; drafting andfiling of accountant's certificate ofno objection re previous application andfiling ofcounsel's certificate ofno objection re Committee's expense application. (h) Contested Matters/Motions (Total hours: 3.80, total fees $1,491.00) This category includes time spent by Applicant communicating with counsel and reviewing miscellaneous motions and related stipulations and agreements. -4 1110922474 v6 9. The attorneys who primarily worked on this case occasionally found it necessary to consult with other attorneys in the firm on various aspects of the case. A brief biography of each of the primary attorneys, along with a description of their areas of expertise, are set forth in the summary identified as Exhibit C. 10. As outlined above, the attorneys who worked on this case from August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 have various levels of expertise. From time to time these attorneys consulted with each other and other attorneys on different aspects of the case. It is submitted that this is a more efficient way to run a case than to expect a single attorney to be an expert in all applicable areas of law. If a single attorney were to attempt to run a case such as this, the attorney would have to learn through research what other attorneys know and can tell him based on their years of knowledge and experience. 11. Applicant requires reimbursement of costs expended August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 in the sum of $334.07 as set forth in the summary identified as Exhibit D. Applicant notes that these costs are customary charges made to other firm clients in the ordinary course of its billing practice. 12. In accordance with the factors enumerated in section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, it is respectfully submitted that the amount requested is fair and reasonable given (a) the complexity of the case, (b) the time expended, (c) the nature and the extent of the services rendered, (d) the value of such services, and (e) the costs of comparable services other than in a case under the Bankruptcy Code. Moreover, Applicant has reviewed the requirements of Del. Bankr. LR 2016 and the Administrative Order and believes that this Application complies with such Rule and Order. -5 #10922474 v6 WHEREFORE, your Applicant respectfully requests, for the period August 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009, an interim allowance be made for compensation in the amount of $7,906.50 and actual and necessary expenses in the amount of$334.07 for a total allowance of $8,240.57 and payment of $6,325.20 (80% ofthe allowed fees) and reimbursement of $334.07 (100% ofthe allowed expenses) be authorized for a total payment of$6,659.27 for such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and proper. Respectfully submitted, Dated: September 25,2009 PEPPER HAMILTON LLP /s/ Francis J. Lawall Francis J. Lawall (PA No. 43932) 3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth and Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 Telephone: (215) 981-4000 Facsimile: (215) 981-4750 And David B. Stratton, Esq. (DE No. 960) James C. Carignan, Esq. (DE No. 4230) Hercules Plaza, Suite 5100 1313 N. Market Street P.O. Box 1709 Wilmington, Delaware 19899-1709 Tel: (302) 777-6500 Delaware Counsel for The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors -6 #10922474 v6 AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA Francis J. Lawall, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is a Partner in the law firm of Pepper Hamilton LLP, Applicant herein; that he is authorized to take this Affidavit on behalf of the law firm; that the facts set forth in the foregoing Application are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief; that they have no agreement, directly or indirectly, and that no understanding exists in any form or guise with any person for a division of the fee or compensatio erein requested. FRANCIS J. LA WALL Sworn to and subscribed ./rt before me this ;<'0 day of September, 2009.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA I Notarial Seal I Florence M. Cohen, Notary Public City of Philadelphia. Philadelphia County My Commission expires Feb. 21. 2012 Member, Pennsylvania ASSociation of Notaries #10928534 vi Exhibit A IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In re: Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTO. t ef al. (Jointly Administered) Debtors. Related Docket No. 190 ORDER AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF PEPPER HAMILTON LLP AS DELAWARE COUNSEL TO TIlE OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF UNSECURED CREDITORS NUNC PRO TUNC TO MARCH 19. 2009 UPON THE APPLICATION of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Official Committee") of the above captioned debtors and debtors-in possession (the "Debtors") pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2014(a) for an Order under sections 328(a) and 1103(a) of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") authorizing the employment and retention of Pepper Hamilton LLP ("Pepper Hamilton") as Delaware counsel to the Offioial Committee !ll!!! J::!IQ !1m. to March 19, 2009 (the "Application"); and upon the affidavit of David B. Stratton, a member of Pepper, in support of the Application; and this Court possessing jUrisdiction to consider the Application; and venue being proper; and upon the Court finding that Pepper represents no adverse interests in connection with this case and that it is a disinterested person as that term is defined in Bankruptcy Cooe section 101(14). as modified by Bankruptcy Code section 1l07(b); and upon further finding that the employment of Pepper Hamilton effective as of March 19. 2009 is necessary and is in the best interests of the Official Committee; and notice of the Application having been proper; and the relief requested in the Application being warranted, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: _10722130 vI
1. The Application is GRANTED. 2. In accordance with Bankmptcy Code sections 328(a) and 1] 03(a), the Official Committee is hereby authorized to employ Pepper Hamilton effective as of March 19,2009. 3. Pepper Hamilton shalt be compensated in accordance with the Application, the procedures set forth in Bankruptcy Code sections 330 and 331, such of the Bankmptcy Rules as may be applicable from time to time, and such procedures as may be fixed by the Court. 4. This Court shall retain jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to this Order and the Application. ~ ' 19 Dated: ~ Wilmington, DE
#1072l830vl 2 Exhibit B Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Client/Matter Number: 136019..00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Summary of Attorney Hours Name Hours Rate Fees F. Lawall Partner 0.60 595.00 357.00 1. Carignan Associate 13.00 375.00 4,875.00 J.H. Cook Paralegal 3.10 215.00 666.50 e Lano Paralegal 0.70 200.00 140.00 1. Matour Paralegal 6.80 220.00 1,496.00 A. Shields Bankruptcy Asst 0.40 55.00 22.00 D. Smith Document Clerk 5.50 50.00 275.00 eM. Vernon Paralegal 0.50 150.00 75.00 30.60 7,906.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientJMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Summary of Time by Task Code Task BllO Case Administration Bl30 Asset Sales/Disposition B150 Creditors' Committee B155 Court Hearings B160 Fees B170 Employment of Professionals B175 Fee Applications and Invoices - Others B190 Contested MatterslMotions Total Hours 3.90 6.80 0.60 4.10 6.80 0.10 4.50 3.80 30.60 Invoice: 10575601 Page 2 Fees 277.00 2,616.00 225.00 839.50 1,490.50 37.50 930.00 1,491.00 7,906.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 Summary of time by Task Code TASK: B 110 Case Administration Name Title Carignan, J. Associate Cook, J.H. Paralegal Smith, D. Document Clerk Invoice: 10575601 Page 15 Hours 0.10 0.30 3.50 Rate 375.00 215.00 50.00 Fees 37.50 64.50 175.00 Total BIlO 3.90 277.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 3 Time Detail by Task Code TASK CODE: BII0 Case Administration Name Services Time 08/05/09 D. Smith Review docket and organize pleadings file. 2.00 50.00 100.00 08113/09 J.H. Cook Emails tolfrom various parties re service of materials and correction of service lists. 0.30 215.00 64.50 08118/09 D. Smith Review docket and organize pleadings file. 1.00 50.00 50.00 08124/09 D. Smith Review docket and organize pleadings file. 0.50 50.00 25.00 08125/09 1. Carignan Phone call from K. Kahn (general inquiry). 0.10 375.00 37.50 Total BII0 Case Administration 3.90 277.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 16 TASK: B 130 Asset Sales/Disposition Name Lawall, F. Carignan, J. Total B130 Title Partner Associate Hours 0.30 6.50 6.80 Rate 595.00 375.00 178.50 2,437.50 2,616.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 TASK CODE: B130 Asset Sales/Disposition Date Name Services 08/04/09 J. Carignan Multiple emails re sale developments. 08/07/09 J. Carignan Email from co-counsel re sale negotiations. 08112/09 J. Carignan Review sale order, abandonment order, AP A. 08/12/09 J. Carignan Attend sale hearing and confer with client re same. 08/18/09 F. Lawall Telephone call to J. Carignan re sale issues. 08/20109 J. Carignan Multiple emails re sale update and fee issues. 08/25109 J. Carignan Review motion for approved of asset exchange and confer with debtor's counsel re same. Total B 130 Asset Sales/Disposition Time Rate 0.30 375.00 0.10 375.00 1.20 375.00 3.20 375.00 0.30 595.00 0.30 375.00 1.40 375.00 6.80 Invoice: 10575601 Page 4 Fees 112.50 37.50 450.00 1,200.00 178.50 112.50 525.00 2,616.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 17 TASK: B 150 Creditors' Committee Name Carignan, 1. Total B150 Title Associate 0.60 0.60 375.00 Fees 225.00 225.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 5 TASK CODE: B150 Creditors' Committee 08/03/09 J. Carignan Total B150 Creditors' Committee Services Committee call. 0.60 0.60 375.00 225.00 225.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 TASK: B155 Court Hearings Name Title Carignan, J. Associate Cook, J.H. Paralegal Smith, D. Document Clerk Invoice: 10575601 Page 18 Hours 1.80 0.30 2.00 Rate 375.00 215.00 50.00 675.00 64.50 100.00 Total B155 4.10 839.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 6 TASK CODE: B155 Court Hearings Date Name Services Time Rate Fees 08/03/09 J.H. Cook Review agenda re 8/4/09 and coordinate telephonic appearances re same. 0.30 215.00 64.50 08/03/09 D. Smith Review and pull documents from pleadings file and print documents from online docketing system and assemble agenda binder for court processing per J. H. Cook. 2.00 50.00 100.00 08/04/09 J. Carignan Prepare for and attend omnibus hearing. 1.80 375.00 675.00 Total B155 Court Hearings 4.10 839.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors Client/Matter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 19 TASK: B160 Fees Name Carignan, J. Cook, J.H. Matour, J. Shields, A. Total B 160 Title Associate Paralegal Paralegal Bankruptcy Asst Hours 0.40 0.30 5.70 0.40 6.80 Rate 375.00 215.00 220.00 55.00 Fees 150.00 64.50 1,254.00 22.00 1,490.50 Pacific Encrgy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 TASK CODE: B160 Fees Date Name Services 08/03109 J. Matour Email to K. Piper re June/July fees. 08104/09 J. Carignan Review and revise monthly fee application. 08/04/09 J. Matour Email to K. Piper with final totals for July 2009 fees and expenses. 08/04/09 J. Matour Email total fees and expenses to K. Piper for July 2009. 08/09/09 J.Matour Finalize PH 4th monthly fee application and forward to F. Lawall for signature. 08/09/09 J. Matour Create chart summarizing status of pending fee applications. 08/09/09 J. Matour Begin work on PH 5th monthly fee application. 08/09/09 J. Matour Draft certificate of no objection re PH 1st interim fee application and forward to F. Lawall for review. 08111/09 J. Matour Finalize PH 4th monthly fee application and prepare for efiling. 08/11109 J. Matour Monitor docket re responses to PH 1 st interim fee application and De10itte 1 st interim fee application. 08111/09 J. Matour Arrange for efiling and service of PH 4th monthly fee application. Time 0.10 0.30 0.20 Rate 220.00 375.00 220.00 0.20 220.00 0.30 220.00 0.50 220.00 0040 0040 220.00 220.00 0.70 220.00 0.10 220.00 0040 220.00 Invoice: 10575601 Page 7 Fees 22.00 112.50 44.00 44.00 66.00 110.00 88.00 88.00 154.00 22.00 88.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: September 15,2009 08111/09 J. Matour 08/11109 J. Matour 08111109 A. Shields 08/14/09 J. Matour 08/16/09 J. Matour 08/21109 J.H. Cook 08/25/09 J. Carignan 08/31109 J. Matour Total B160 Fees 136019.00002 Finalize certificate of no objection re PH 1 st interim fee application and forward to J. Carignan for signature. Email to fee auditor with time and expense detail on spreadsheets and related fee information. Prepared and served of Fourth Monthly Fee Application of Pepper Hamilton. Arrange for efiling of certificate of no objection re PH 1 st interim fee application. Receive and review filed copies of certificates of no objection re PH and Deloitte 1 st interim fee applications. Preparation of package of fee applications for fee auditor. Email from fee auditor re Pepper Hamilton quarterly fees. Continue work on PH 5th monthly fee application. 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.20 0.10 0.30 0.10 1.60 6.80 Invoice: 10575601 Page 8 220.00 44.00 220.00 66.00 55.00 22.00 220.00 44.00 220.00 22.00 215.00 64.50 375.00 37.50 220.00 352.00 1,490.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientiMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 20 TASK: B 170 Employment of Professionals Name Carignan, J. Total B170 Title Associate Hours 0.10 0.10 Rate 375.00 Fees 37.50 37.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors Client/Matter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 Invoice: 1057560 I Page 9 TASK CODE: B 170 Employment of Professionals 08/06/09 J. Carignan Services Receipt and review of supplemental conflicts search results. Total B170 Employment of Professionals 0.10 0.10 375.00 37.50 37.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientiMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 21 TASK: B 175 Fee Applications and Invoices - Others Name Cook, J.R. Lano, C. Matour, J. Vernon, C.M. Total B175 Title Paralegal Paralegal Paralegal Document Clerk Hours 2.20 0.70 1.10 0.50 4.50 Rate 215.00 200.00 220.00 150.00 Fees 473.00 140.00 242.00 75.00 930.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 10 TASK CODE: B175 Fee Applications and Invoices - Others Date Name Services Time Rate Fees 08107/09 J.R. Cook Preparation re filing and service of CONO re committee expense application. OAO 215.00 86.00 08/09109 1. Matour Draft certificate of no objection re Deloitte 1 st interim fee application and forward to F. Lawall for reView. OAO 220.00 88.00 08/11109 1. Matour Finalize certificate of no objection re Deloitte 1 st interim fee application. 0.20 220.00 44.00 08/13/09 J. Matour Email Steptoe's 1 st interim fee application to fee auditor. 0.20 220.00 44.00 08/14/09 1. Matour Arrange for efiling of certificate of no objection re Deloitte 1 st interim fee application. 0.20 220.00 44.00 08/18/09 J.R. Cook Preparation of CONO re Deloitte Fee Application and filing and service of same. OAO 215.00 86.00 08/19/09 1.R. Cook Review email from K. Piper re fee applications and emails tolfrom 1. Matour re same (0.2); review file re Steptoe fee applications (0.5). 0.70 215.00 150.50 08119/09 J. Matour Emails with R. Cook and K. Piper re delivery of fee applications to fee auditor. 0.10 220.00 22.00 08125/09 J.R. Cook Preparation of notices and certificate of services re Steptoe 5th Application. 0.30 215.00 64.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 11 08/25/09 lH. Cook Preparation re filing and service of Steptoe fee application (0.3); emails tolfrom K. Hollingsworth re same (0.1). OAO 215.00 86.00 08/28/09 C. Lano Receipt and review of Deloitte Fourth Monthly Fee Application (.2); Review docket and prepare Notice of Deloitte Fourth Monthly Fee Application (A); Confer with C.Vernon re Deloitte Fourth Monthly Fee Application (.1). 0.70 200.00 140.00 08/28/09 C.M. Vernon E-filing of Fourth Monthly Fee Statement of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP. 0.30 150.00 45.00 08/28/09 C.M. Vernon E-filing of Notice of Filing re Fourth Monthly Fee Statement of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP. 0.20 150.00 30.00 Total B175 Fee Applications and Invoices - Others 4.50 930.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientJMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 22 TASK: B 190 Contested Matters/Motions Name Lawall, F. Carignan, J. Total B190 Title Partner Associate Hours 0.30 3.50 3.80 Rate 595.00 375.00 Fees 178.50 1,312.50 1,491.00 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 TASK CODE: B 190 Contested MatterslMotions Date Name Services 08111109 J. Carignan Review and revise stipulation resolving Chevron adversary proceedings. 08116/09 J. Carignan Receipt and review of summary ofproposed KElP program. 08/18/09 J. Carignan Emails re KElP and tax advisors. 08118/09 J. Carignan Phone call from co-counsel re gas supply motion. 08125/09 J. Carignan Emails from OCUC members re KElP motion. 08/25/09 J. Carignan Email from counsel for CIRr and confer with co-counsel re same. 08/26/09 J. Carignan Emails re sale states and check states of Union Oil adversary proceeding. 08/26/09 J. Carignan Receipt of unredacted gas purchase agreement and confer with financial advisor re same. 08127/09 F. Lawall Review latest pleadings re sale and abandonment. 08/27/09 J. Carignan Email client re asset exchange motion. 08/29/09 J. Carignan Confer with counsel for crRI re multiple issues. 08129/09 J. Carignan Review facilities access agreement and email debtor's counsel re same. Time 0.80 Rate 375.00 0.30 375.00 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.10 375.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 0.20 375.00 0.30 375.00 0.30 0040 0.30 0.50 595.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 fuvoice: 10575601 Page 12 Fees 300.00 112.50 37.50 75.00 37.50 37.50 75.00 112.50 178.50 150.00 112.50 187.50 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15,2009 Invoice: 10575601 Page 13 08130/09 J. Carignan Review revised order authorizing abandonment of group 2 assets. 0.20 375.00 75.00 Total B 190 Contested MattersfMotions 3.80 1,491.00 Exhibit C BIOGRAPHIES Francis 1. Lawall - Francis 1. Lawall is a Partner in the Bankruptcy Practice Department in the Philadelphia office of Pepper Hamilton LLP and has been practicing law since 1985. He concentrates his practice in national bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters, including the representation of major oil companies in bankruptcy proceedings throughout the United States. He also has broad experience in the reorganization of companies plagued with massive toxic tort liabilities, as well as companies in the textile, automotive, clothing, and construction materials industries. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts ofNew York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits. David B. Stratton - Mr. Stratton is a Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group of Pepper Hamilton LLP and has been practicing law since 1978. He is co-chair of the firm's Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group. He is also a member of the American Bar Association Business Law Section and a member of the Bankruptcy Subcommittee of the Banking Committee. He is admitted to the bar of Delaware. James C. Carignan - Mr. Carignan is an Associate with the Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group of Pepper Hamilton LLP and has been practicing law since 2002. He is admitted to the bar of Delaware. #10928595 vI (136019.2) Exhibit D Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 September 15, 2009 Summary of Expenses Expenses Meals Duplicating Messenger Service Messenger Service - Overnight Courier Postage Filing Service Total Invoice: 10575601 Page 23 Value 5.90 81.00 7.50 168.35 15.92 55.40 334.07 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: September 15, 2009 136019.00002 Invoice: 10575601 Page 24 Detail of Expenses Date Code Description Units Cost Value 07128/09 MES4 FedEx: GERALD A TYWONIUK LONG BEACH 13.53 13.53 07/28/09 MES4 FedEx: ROBERT L L YND HOUSTON 1 12.20 12.20 07128/09 MES4 FedEx: ANTHONY C MARINO NEW ORLEANS 1 12.20 12.20 07/28/09 MES4 FedEx: JEFFREY S SABIN NEW YORK CITY 1 8.27 8.27 07128/09 MES4 FedEx: GREGG AMBER GARRETT COSTA MESA 1 13.53 13.53 07128/09 MES4 FedEx: FIL AGUSTI WASHINGTON 1 18.27 18.27 07/28/09 MES4 FedEx: SETH E JACOBSON CHICAGO 1 21.86 21.86 07/28/09 MES4 FedEx: SCOTT WINN MARK A C NEW YORK CITY 8.27 8.27 07128/09 MES4 FedEx: IRA D KHARASCH LOS ANGELES 13.53 13.53 07/28/09 MES4 FedEx: SCOTT WINN LONG BEACH 13.53 13.53 07128/09 MES4 FedEx: IRA KHARASCH, ESQ LOS ANGELES 13.53 13.53 08/04/09 MES4 FedEx: WARREN H SMITH DALLAS 1 19.63 19.63 08/10/09 MES Messenger Service - 7/31109 1 7.50 7.50 08111109 DUP DUP - Matour Judith P. - 0811112009 120 0.10 12.00 08111/09 DUP DUP - Shields Angeline L. - 08/1112009 290 0.10 29.00 08111109 POS Postage 1 15.48 15.48 08111109 SPD CARIGNAN 071409 PARCELS E-FILING- Filing Service 1 45.40 45.40 08/14/09 DUP DUP - Matour Judith P. 08114/2009 8 0.10 0.80 08114/09 08/19/09 POS CON Postage - 7/27/09 Meals - CAROLYN PIERCE BUXBAUM LUNCH FOR CO-COUNSEL BEFORE HEARING 0.44 5.90 0.44 5.90 Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors ClientlMatter Number: 136019.00002 Invoice: 10575601 September 15, 2009 Page 25 Date Code Description Units Cost Value 08/21/09 SPD Filing Service - 8114/09 - CARIGNAN 1 10.00 10.00 EFILE 2 CERTS OF NO OBJECTION 08/25/09 DUP DUP - Finney Maureen A. - 08/25/2009 49 0.10 4.90 08/25/09 DUP DUP - Finney Maureen A. - 08/25/2009 343 0.10 34.30 Total 334.07 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELA WARE InRe: Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, et ai., (Jointly Administered) Debtors. Objection Deadline: 10/15/09 at 4:00 pm Hearing Date: To Be Scheduled only If Necessary NOTICE OF FILING OF FEE APPLICATION TO: (i) The Debtors; (ii) Counsel to the Debtors; (iii) The United States Trustee; (iv) Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Notice Parties"): Pepper Hamilton LLP, Delaware counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the above-captioned case (the "Applicant") has filed its Sixth Monthly Application For Compensation and Reimbursement Of Expenses Of Pepper Hamilton LLP, as Delaware Counsel to the Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors For The Period August 1,2009 Through August 31, 2009, seeking compensation for services in the amount of $7,906.50 and reimbursement of costs incurred in the amount of $334.07 (the "Application"). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that objections, if any, to the Application, must be made in accordance with the Administrative Order Under 11 U.S.c. Sections 105(a) and 331 Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Professionals and Committee Members [Docket No. 147] (the "Administrative Order") and must be filed with the Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 and received by no later than 4:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) on October 15, 2009 (the "Objection Deadline"). #10921598 v6 Objections or other responses to the Application, if any, must be served so that they are received not later than October 15,2009 at 4:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time), by: (a) the Debtors, (1) Pacific Energy Resources, 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1240, Long Beach, CA 90802. Attn: Gerry Tywoniuk, Senior VP & CFO and (2) Zolfo Cooper, 1166 Sixth Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10036, Attn: Scott W. Winn, Senior Managing Director; (b) counsel to the Debtors, (1) Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 919 North Market Street, 17th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19899-8705, Attn: Laura Davis Jones, Esq.; Fax 302-652-4400, email: ljonesia{pszilaw.com; (2) Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067-4100, Attn: Ira D. Kharasch, Esq.; Fax: 310-201-0760, e mail: ikharasch@pszjlaw.com (c) the Office of the United States Trustee, J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, 844 N. King Street, Suite 2207, Lock Box 35, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, Attn: Joseph McMahon, Esq. and (d) counsel to the Creditors' Committee (the "Committee"), (1) Steptoe & Johnson LLP, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, 28 th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067, Attn: Katherine C. Piper, Esq., Fax 310-734-3173, e-mail: kpiper@steptoe.com and (2) Pepper Hamilton LLP, Hercules Plaza, Suite 5100, 1313 Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Attn: James C. Carignan, Esq.; Fax: 302-421-8390, e-mail: carignaj@pepperlaw.com, (the "Notice Parties"). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE if any responses or objections to the Application are timely filed, served and received, a hearing on the Application will be held at the convenience of the Bankruptcy Court. Only those objections made in writing and timely filed and received in accordance with the Administrative Order and the procedures described herein will be considered by the Bankruptcy Court at such hearing. -2 #10921598 v6 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, pursuant to the Administrative Order, if no objection to the Application is timely filed, served and received by the Objection Deadline, the Applicant be paid an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 80 percent of the fees and 100 percent of the expenses requested in the Application or (ii) 80 percent of the fees and 100 percent ofthe expenses not subject to an objection without the need for further order of the Bankruptcy Court. Dated: September 25,2009 #J0921598 v6 PEPPER HAMILTON LLP lsi Francis 1. Lawall Francis 1. Lawall (PA No. 43932) 3000 Two Logan Square Eighteenth and Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 Telephone: (215) 981-4000 Facsimile: (215) 981-4750 And David B. Stratton, Esq. (DE No. 960) James C. Carignan, Esq. (DE No. 4230) Hercules Plaza, Suite 5100 1313 N. Market Street P.O. Box 1709 Wilmington, Delaware 19899-1709 Tel: (302) 777-6500 Delaware Counsel for The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors -3 #10921598 v6 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE InRe: Chapter 11 Case No. 09-10785 (KJC) PACIFIC ENERGY RESOURCES LTD, et ai., (Jointly Administered) Debtors. Objection Deadline: 10/15/09 at 4:00 pm Hearing Date: To Be Scheduled only If Necessary AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) ) ss: COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA ) Judith P. Matour, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is employed by the law firm of Pepper Hamilton LLP, Delaware counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the above-captioned action, and that on the 25th day of September, 2009 she caused a copy of the following document(s) to be served upon the parties on the attached service list via first class mail, postage prepaid: Sixth Monthly Fee Application ofPepper Hamilton LLPfor August 1-30,2009 Sworn to and Subscribed before me this,2( .J&t y
otary Public Commission Exp.: ,;:( /).. 1/ ;:L.OI :J-. I / SOMMONWEAlTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Notarial Seal Florence M. Cohen, Notary Public City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County My CommIssion Expires t:eb. 21. 2012 Mem!>21. Pennsylvania Association of Notaries #10928572 v6 Pacific Energy Resources LTD c/o Scott Winn, CRO 111 W. Ocean Boulevard Suite 1240 Long Beach, CA 90802 Pacific Energy Resources, LTD c/o Ira Kharasch, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, LLP 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard 11 th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067-4100 Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors c/o Katherine C. Piper, Esquire Steptoe & Johnson, LLP 2121 Avenue of the Stars 28 th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 1/ 10858072 vI Pacific Energy Resources LTD c/o Laura Davis Jones, Esquire Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, LLP 919 North Market Street 1i h Floor PO Box 8705 Wilmington, DE 19899 Joseph McMahon Office of the U. S. Trustee J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building Room 2207 844 N. King Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Warren H. Smith Warren H. Smith & Associates, P.C. Republic Center 325 N. St Paul, Ste 1250 Dallas, TX 75201