Ruth v. Social Security Administration

Filing 22

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 19 Motion for Attorney Fees. The Court awards $3540.66--$23.16 in costs and $3,517.50 for counsel. The Court directs the Commissioner to make the check payable to Johnnie L. Ruth in care of his lawyer. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 1/4/12. (kpr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

WESTERN DIVISION

PLAINTIFF

JOHNNIE L. RUTH

v.

No.4:10-cv-292-DPM

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner,
Social Security Administration

DEFENDANT

ORDER

Ruth's motion for a reasonable attorney's fee and costs, Document No.
19, which is unopposed except for the requested hourly rate, is granted in part
and denied in part. $175.00 is, the Court concludes, the appropriate hourly
rate for 2010 and 2011, and results in a reasonable fee all material things
considered. The Court therefore awards $3540.66-$23.16 in costs and
$3,517.50 for counsel's good work. The Court directs the Commissioner to
make the check payable to Johnnie L. Ruth in care of his lawyer.
So Ordered.
D.P. Marshall Jr.
United States District Judge
4 January 2012
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