Cooper v. Astrue

Filing 35

NOTICE OF REFERENCE AND ORDER re 31 MOTION for Attorney Fees. Signed by Judge Maria-Elena James on 12/17/2014. (cdnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/17/2014)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MICHAEL C. COOPER,

Case No. 10-cv-04299-EMC (MEJ)

Plaintiff,
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ORDER RE: MOTION FOR
ATTORNEY FEES

v.
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MICHAEL J. ASTRUE,

Re: Dkt. No. 31

Defendant.
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United States District Court
Northern District of California

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This case has been referred to the undersigned magistrate judge to prepare a report and

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recommendation on the pending Motion for Attorney Fees brought by Steven G. Rosales, counsel

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for Plaintiff Michael C. Cooper. Dkt. No. 31. No opposition has been filed. To assist the

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undersigned in preparation of the report and recommendation, the Court ORDERS as follows:

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1)

Mr. Rosales shall confer with his client, preferably in person, by December 31,

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2014, to determine whether Plaintiff opposes the request for an award of 25% of

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past due benefits.

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2)

Mr. Rosales shall file a declaration by January 2, 2015, stating (a) whether he

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conferred with Plaintiff after receiving this notice and (b) whether they conferred in

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person or by some other means. As part of his declaration, Mr. Rosales shall also

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provide a detailed accounting of the $92,954.00 past due benefits figure referenced

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in his motion. Mr. Rosales shall include all documentation in support of this

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amount.

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3)

Plaintiff may file a declaration stating his position on the request by January 12,
2015.

IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: December 17, 2014

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MARIA-ELENA JAMES
United States Magistrate Judge