Teal v. Berryhill, 5:14-3841-RMG. (2019)
Court: District Court, D. South Carolina
Number: infdco20190612e62
Visitors: 11
Filed: Jun. 11, 2019
Latest Update: Jun. 11, 2019
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. 28). Plaintiff seeks approval of an attorney's fee for his services on behalf of Plaintiff in federal court in the amount of $42,989.00, which represents 25% of the total back award obtained on behalf of Plaintiff. Plaintiff's contract with his counsel provides for a 25% contingency fee. The Defendant has advised the Court
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. 28). Plaintiff seeks approval of an attorney's fee for his services on behalf of Plaintiff in federal court in the amount of $42,989.00, which represents 25% of the total back award obtained on behalf of Plaintiff. Plaintiff's contract with his counsel provides for a 25% contingency fee. The Defendant has advised the Court s..
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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. 28). Plaintiff seeks approval of an attorney's fee for his services on behalf of Plaintiff in federal court in the amount of $42,989.00, which represents 25% of the total back award obtained on behalf of Plaintiff. Plaintiff's contract with his counsel provides for a 25% contingency fee. The Defendant has advised the Court she has no objection to this motion. (Dkt. No. 30).
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 $42,989.00. Upon receipt of this award, Plaintiff's counsel is directed to reimburse to Plaintiff $4,393.75 previously awarded under the Equal Access to Justice Act. (Dkt. No. 27).
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Source: Leagle
