Ramsey v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

Filing 14

ORDER adopting 13 Report and Recommendations and awarding Attorney Fees in favor of Brian David Ramsey against Social Security Administration Commissioner in the amount of $3,802.05 with court costs in the amount of $29.40. This amount should be paid in addition to, and not out of, any past due benefits which plaintiff may be awarded in the future. Signed by Honorable Jimm Larry Hendren on September 18, 2012. (adw)

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

BRIAN DAVID RAMSEY

v.

PLAINTIFF

CIVIL NO. 10-5197

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner
Social Security Administration

DEFENDANT
ORDER

On this 18th day of September, 2012, 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 Erin L.
Setser, United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, on August 16, 2012,
the Court finds that the Magistrate's recommendations should be adopted in toto and hereby
awards Plaintiff's attorney fees in the amount of $3,802.05, representing 24.15 attorney hours of
work at a rate of $152.00 per hour, 1.75 paralegal hours at a rate of $75.00 per hour, and $29.40
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
JIMM LARRY HENDREN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

AO72A
(Rev. 8/82)