Most bankruptcy cases are entirely administrative; in most cases, there are no disputes serious enough even to reach the judge.  In most cases, the lawyers make sure the forms are filled out correctly, the clerks make sure everybody gets proper notice, the trustees check to make sure everything is in order and tell the lawyers when there's a mistake that needs to be corrected, then the judge double-checks everything and approves the case.  Mos bankruptcy debtors never even visit the co trustee ensures everything is in order,