Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court

Case number: 4:22-bk-41686 - Empire Countertops, LLC - Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
Case title
Empire Countertops, LLC
Chapter
7
Judge
Brenda T. Rhoades
Filed
12/05/2022
Last Filing
12/10/2025
Asset
Yes
Vol
v
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United States Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Texas (Sherman)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 22-41686

Assigned to: Chief Judge Brenda T. Rhoades
Chapter 7
Previous chapter 11
Original chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  12/05/2022
Date converted:  04/13/2023
341 meeting:  06/09/2023

Debtor

Empire Countertops, LLC

1137 Enterprise Dr.
Pilot Point, TX 76258
DENTON-TX
Tax ID / EIN: XX-XXXXXXX

represented by
Clayton L Everett

515 E. Border St.
Ste 163
76010
Arlington, TX 76010
817-704-3984
Email: [email protected]

Warren V. Norred

Norred Law PLLC
515 E. Border Street
Arlington, TX 76010
817-704-3984
Email: [email protected]

Trustee

Linda S Payne

Linda S. Payne, Trustee
11700 Preston Road
Suite 660-667
Dallas, TX 75230
214-558-7796

represented by
Bill F. Payne

Law Offices of Bill F. Payne, P.C.
11700 Preston Road
Ste 660-667
Dallas, TX 75230
214-562-6295
Email: [email protected]

U.S. Trustee

US Trustee

Office of the U.S. Trustee
110 N. College Ave.
Suite 300
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 590-1450
represented by
John M. Vardeman

UST Office
110 N. College St., Suite 300
Tyler, TX 75702
903-590-1450 x218
Fax : 903-590-1461
Email: [email protected]

Latest Dockets
Date Filed#Docket Text
12/10/2025221Docket Text
Order Discharging Chapter 7 Trustee and Closing Chapter 7 Case (RE: related document(s)[220] Chapter 7 Trustee's Final Account, Certification that the Estate has been Fully Administered and Application of Trustee to be Discharged filed on behalf of the Chapter 7 Case Trustee. The United States Trustee has reviewed the Final Account, Certification that the Estate has been Fully Administered and Application of Trustee to be Discharged. The Trustee approves all representations made to the court with the signed attachment pursuant to FRBP 9011. Filed by US Trustee (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by U.S. Trustee US Trustee). (kms)
12/04/2025220Docket Text
Chapter 7 Trustee's Final Account, Certification that the Estate has been Fully Administered and Application of Trustee to be Discharged filed on behalf of the Chapter 7 Case Trustee. The United States Trustee has reviewed the Final Account, Certification that the Estate has been Fully Administered and Application of Trustee to be Discharged. The Trustee approves all representations made to the court with the signed attachment pursuant to FRBP 9011. Filed by US Trustee (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Thompson, Christi)
08/31/2025219Docket Text
Certificate Of Mailing (RE: related document(s)[218] Order Granting Application of Chapter 7 Trustee For Compensation (Commission) and Reimbursement of Expenses. Granting Fees and Expenses to Linda S Payne. (RE: related document(s)[216] Application of Chapter 7 Trustee for Compensation (Commission) and Reimbursement of Expenses for Linda S Payne, Trustee Chapter 7, Fee: $6,895.76, Expenses: $1,818.78. Filed by Linda S Payne (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)). (kms) filed by Trustee Linda S Payne). Notice Date 08/31/2025. (Admin.)
08/29/2025218Docket Text
Order Granting Application of Chapter 7 Trustee For Compensation (Commission) and Reimbursement of Expenses. Granting Fees and Expenses to Linda S Payne. (RE: related document(s)[216] Application of Chapter 7 Trustee for Compensation (Commission) and Reimbursement of Expenses for Linda S Payne, Trustee Chapter 7, Fee: $6,895.76, Expenses: $1,818.78. Filed by Linda S Payne (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)). (kms)
07/07/2025217Docket Text
Certificate of Service Filed by Linda S Payne (RE: related document(s)[216] Application of Chapter 7 Trustee for Compensation (Commission) and Reimbursement of Expenses for Linda S Payne, Trustee Chapter 7, Fee: $6,895.76, Expenses: $1,818.78. Filed by Linda S Payne (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) filed by Trustee Linda S Payne). (Payne, Linda)
07/07/2025216Docket Text
Application of Chapter 7 Trustee for Compensation (Commission) and Reimbursement of Expenses for Linda S Payne, Trustee Chapter 7, Fee: $6,895.76, Expenses: $1,818.78. Filed by Linda S Payne (Attachments: # (1) Proposed Order)(Payne, Linda)
07/07/2025215Docket Text
Notice of Chapter 7 Trustee's Final Report and Application for Compensation. The Trustee approves all representations made to the court with the signed attachment pursuant to FRBP 9011. Filed by US Trustee (Russell, Jason)
07/07/2025214Docket Text
Chapter 7 Trustee's Final Report filed on behalf of the Chapter 7 Case Trustee. The United States Trustee has reviewed the Chapter 7 Trustee's Final Report. The Trustee approves all representations made to the court with the signed attachment pursuant to FRBP 9011. Filed by US Trustee (Russell, Jason)
12/05/2024213Docket Text
Notice of Change of Address for Creditor Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC Filed by Ford Motor Credit Company, LLC (Tandlekar, Shubham)
11/20/2024212Docket Text
Certificate Of Mailing (RE: related document(s)[211] Order Granting Trustee's Final Application For Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses. Granting Fees and Expenses to Linda S Payne (RE: related document(s)[209] Application for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses of Bill F. Payne, Attorney for Linda S Payne, Trustee Chapter 7, Fee: $8,850.00, Expenses: $311.10. Filed by Linda S Payne). (kms) filed by Trustee Linda S Payne). Notice Date 11/20/2024. (Admin.)