Hunter v. Colvin

Filing 35

ORDER granting 33 Motion for Attorney Fees. It is ORDERED that Plaintiff's counsel be awarded fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) in the amount of $16,134.00, and refund to Plaintiff both of the EAJA awards, totaling $8,856.25. Signed by District Judge Terrence W. Boyle on 3/12/2015. (Marsh, K)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
No.4: 13-cv-235-BO
NOLA M. HUNTER,
Plaintiff,
vs.
CAROLYNW. COLVIN,
Acting Commissioner of
Social Security,
Defendant.

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ORDER

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Plaintiffs counsel filed a motion for approval of attorney's fees under section 206(b) of
the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), in the amount of$16,134.00. Attorney's fees under
section 206(b) are paid from past-due benefits awarded to a successful claimant. 42 U.S.C.
§ 406(b). Plaintiff has previously been awarded, on two occasions, attorney's fees under the
Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412, in the amounts of$4,000 and 4,856.25,
or $8,856.25 in total.
It is ORDERED that Plaintiffs counsel be awarded fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) in the

amount of $16,134.00, and refund to Plaintiff both of the EAJA awards, totaling $8,856.25.

SO ORDERED, this ~day of /11~

2015.

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United States District Judge