Roberts v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

Filing 14

ORDER: granting attorney fees in favor of Michael R. Roberts and against Social Security Administration Commissioner, pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, and awarding fees in the amount of $1,229.53. ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS filed by Michael R. Roberts. Signed by Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren on December 29, 2009. (sh)

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

MICHAEL R. ROBERTS v. CIVIL NO. 08-03019

PLAINTIFF

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner Social Security Administration ORDER

DEFENDANT

NOW on this 29th day of December 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 the reasons set forth in the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation (document #13), filed on November 30, 2009, to which no objections have been filed, the Court finds that the Magistrate's recommendations should be adopted in toto and hereby awards Plaintiff's attorney fees in the total amount of $1,229.53. 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)