Vick’s NY-based bankruptcy lawyers seek reduced fees of $1.5M at hearing in Virginia

Vick bankruptcy lawyers seek $1.5M for their fees

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Michael Vick’s New York-based bankruptcy lawyers are asking a judge to approve $1.5 million for their fees, a reduction of more than $1 million from what they originally sought.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Santoro will consider the matter at a hearing Thursday in Newport News, Va.

The Crowell and Moring law firm originally asked for nearly $2.7 million. The firm cut the request after the U.S. trustee and one of Vick’s major creditors filed court papers saying the amount was excessive.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally reinstated Vick on Monday, a week after the former Atlanta Falcons star completed his 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring. Vick is free to sign with a team and could be playing by week six.