Pichon v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

Filing 17

JUDGMENT on Attorney Fees in favor of Joseph Pichon, Jr against Social Security Administration Commissioner, ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 16 Report and Recommendations, 13 Motion for Attorney Fees filed by Joseph Pichon, Jr. Signed by Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren on May 11, 2010. (src)

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

JOSEPH PICHON, JR. v. CIVIL NO. 09-5011

PLAINTIFF

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner ORDER

DEFENDANT

On this 11th day of May,2010, 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 February 26, 2010, the Court finds that the Magistrate's recommendations should be adopted in toto and hereby awards Plaintiff attorney's fees in the amount of $2,850.95, representing 16.75 hours of work at a rate of $167.00 and $53.70 in expenses. 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)