GODBOLT v. COLVIN, 4:13-69-RMG. (2015)
Court: District Court, D. South Carolina
Number: infdco20151028971
Visitors: 9
Filed: Oct. 22, 2015
Latest Update: Oct. 22, 2015
Summary: ORDER RICHARD MARK GERGEL , District Judge . This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's motion for approval of attorney's fees under 42 U.S.C. 406(b). (Dkt. No. 40). Plaintiff seeks approval of an attorney's fee for her services on behalf of Plaintiff in federal court in the amount of $10,056.00, which represents 25% of the total back award obtained on behalf of Plaintiff. (Dkt. No. 40-1 at 3). Plaintiff has provided the Court a copy of the attorney fee agreement with counsel, whic
Summary: ORDER RICHARD MARK GERGEL , District Judge . This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's motion for approval of attorney's fees under 42 U.S.C. 406(b). (Dkt. No. 40). Plaintiff seeks approval of an attorney's fee for her services on behalf of Plaintiff in federal court in the amount of $10,056.00, which represents 25% of the total back award obtained on behalf of Plaintiff. (Dkt. No. 40-1 at 3). Plaintiff has provided the Court a copy of the attorney fee agreement with counsel, which..
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ORDER
RICHARD MARK GERGEL, District Judge.
This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's motion for approval of attorney's fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). (Dkt. No. 40). Plaintiff seeks approval of an attorney's fee for her services on behalf of Plaintiff in federal court in the amount of $10,056.00, which represents 25% of the total back award obtained on behalf of Plaintiff. (Dkt. No. 40-1 at 3). Plaintiff has provided the Court a copy of the attorney fee agreement with counsel, which provides for payment of an attorney's fee of 25% of the back award obtained. (Dkt, No. 40-2). Plaintiff's counsel has further advised the Court that upon payment of the requested fee award under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), she will refund to her client $3,021.84 awarded under the Equal Access to Justice Act. The Defendant has advised the Court that she does not oppose the approval of Plaintiff's attorney fee under § 406(b). (Dkt. No. 42).
The Court has reviewed the Plaintiff's motion in light of the standards set forth in Grisbrecht v. Barnhart, 535 U.S. 789, 808 (2002). The Court finds that pursuant to the Grisbrecht standards the proposed fee is reasonable and grants the Plaintiff's motion to approve the fee in the amount of $10,056.00. Upon receipt of this award, Plaintiff's counsel is directed to reimburse to Plaintiff $3,021.84 previously awarded under EAJA. (Dkt. No. 39).
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
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