How is a bankruptcy judge's decision on attorney's fees reviewed?

The court reviews the bankruptcy court's conclusions of law de novo, and its findings of fact for clear error. Citibank v. Eashai (In re Eashai), 87 F.3d 1082, 1086 (9th Cir.1996). A bankruptcy court's decision to grant or deny a motion to dismiss for misconduct that constitutes cause is reviewed for abuse of discretion; however, whether a particular type of misconduct

can constitute cause under 707(a) is a question of law that is reviewed de novo. In re Sherman, 491 F.3d 948, 969 (9th Cir.2007). A bankruptcy court's decision on attorney's fees is reviewed for abuse of discretion. Hale v. United States Trustee, 509 F.3d 1139, 1146 (9th Cir.2007).