HUNTER v. COLVIN, 4:13-cv-235-BO. (2015)
Court: District Court, E.D. North Carolina
Number: infdco20150313b45
Visitors: 1
Filed: Mar. 12, 2015
Latest Update: Mar. 12, 2015
Summary: ORDER TERRENCE W. BOYLE , District Judge . Plaintiffs counsel filed a motion for approval of attorney's fees under section 206(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 406(b), in the amount of $16,134.00. Attorney's fees under section 206(b) are paid from past-due benefits awarded to a successful claimant. 42 U.S.C. 406(b). Plaintiff has previously been awarded, on two occasions, attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. 2412, in the amounts of $4,000 and
Summary: ORDER TERRENCE W. BOYLE , District Judge . Plaintiffs counsel filed a motion for approval of attorney's fees under section 206(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 406(b), in the amount of $16,134.00. Attorney's fees under section 206(b) are paid from past-due benefits awarded to a successful claimant. 42 U.S.C. 406(b). Plaintiff has previously been awarded, on two occasions, attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. 2412, in the amounts of $4,000 and ..
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ORDER
TERRENCE W. BOYLE, District Judge.
Plaintiffs counsel filed a motion for approval of attorney's fees under section 206(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), in the amount of $16,134.00. Attorney's fees under section 206(b) are paid from past-due benefits awarded to a successful claimant. 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). Plaintiff has previously been awarded, on two occasions, attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412, in the amounts of $4,000 and 4,856.25, or $8,856.25 in total.
It is ORDERED that Plaintiffs counsel be awarded fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) in the amount of $16,134.00, and refund to Plaintiff both of the EAJA awards, totaling $8,856.25.
SO ORDERED.
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