Goins v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

Filing 17

ORDER ADOPTING 16 Report and Recommendations in toto, and awarding 13 Attorney Fees filed by Amanda J. Goins in the amount of $1,276.28; Further this amount shall be paid in addition to, and not out of, any past-due benefits plaintiff may be awarded in the future. Signed by Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren on April 14, 2009. (rw)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS HARRISON DIVISION

AMANDA J. GOINS v. CIVIL NO. 07-3052

PLAINTIFF

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner Social Security Administration ORDER

DEFENDANT

On this 14th day of April, 2009, the court has before it for consideration plaintiff's request for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. For reasons set forth in the report and recommendation filed by the Honorable James R. Marschewski, United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, on March 20, 2009, the court finds that the Magistrate's recommendations should be adopted in toto and hereby awards plaintiff's attorney fees in the amount of $1,276.28. This amount shall be paid in addition to, and not out of, any past-due benefits plaintiff may be awarded in the future. IT IS SO ORDERED.

/s/Jimm Larry Hendren HON. JIMM LARRY HENDREN UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

AO72A (Rev. 8/82)