Smith v. Social Security Administration

Filing 17

ORDER granting in part 14 Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees; and awarding attorney's fees, costs and expenses in the amount of $6,376.50. Signed by Judge James M. Moody Jr. on 05/09/2022. (llg)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
CENTRAL DIVISION
MERANDA M. SMITH
V.

PLAINTIFF
4:21CV00868 JM

KILOLO KIJAKAZI,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security

DEFENDANT
ORDER

Plaintiff has filed a motion for attorney’s fees, docket # 14 under the Equal Access to
Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. The Commissioner has no objection to the hours requested but
suggests an hourly rate of $218 for 2021- 2022. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2412, the Court finds
that the Plaintiff is entitled to attorney’s fees, costs and expenses in the amount of $6,376.50.
The fees, costs and expenses in the amount of $6,376.50 should be payable directly to Plaintiff
and mailed to her attorney. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s motion, docket # 14, is GRANTED in part.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 9th day of May, 2022.

______________________________
James M. Moody Jr.
United States District Judge