1202, or 1108 of this title, and if the debtor has regularly employed attorneys, accountants, or other professional persons on salary, the trustee may retain or replace such professional persons if necessary in the operation of such business. 11 U.S.C. § 327(a) and (b) (emphasis added). While there is authority for the proposition that a professional may not be compensated for services rendered prior to the date of the professional’s employment, see Lavender v. Wood Law Firm, 785 F.2d 247 (8th Cir.1986), there is also considerable authority for the proposition that retroactive employment is permissible. See Matter of Triangle Chemicals, Inc., 697 F.2d 1280 (5th Cir.1983); Matter of Laurent Watch Co., Inc., 539 F.2d 1231 (9th Cir.1976); In re TJN, Inc., 194 B.R. 396 (Bankr.D.S.C.1996) (<HOLDING>); see also Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 327.02, p.
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