Powell v. Social Security Administration

Filing 17

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Attorney Fees. Mr. Powell is awarded $6,012.85 in fees and expenses, subject to offset, if he has outstanding government debt. Signed by Magistrate Judge Beth Deere on 3/1/2016. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
JONESBORO DIVISION
ROBERT LEE POWELL
V.

PLAINTIFF

CASE NO.: 3:15-CV-202-BD

CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Acting Commissioner,
Social Security Administration

DEFENDANT

ORDER
Plaintiff Robert Lee Powell has moved for an award of attorney’s fees under the
Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. (Docket entry #14) He seeks fees in the
amount of $6,012.85. The Commissioner does not object to the amount requested. (#16)
The Commissioner states, however, that payment should be subject to offset for any debt
Mr. Powell may owe to the Government. (#16)
Accordingly, Mr. Powell’s motion (#14) is GRANTED, and he is awarded
$6,012.85 in fees and expenses, subject to offset, if he has outstanding government debt.
DATED this 1st day of March, 2016.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE