Heath v. Colvin

Filing 22

ORDER granting 20 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Senior Judge Graham Mullen on 1/17/2017. (kby)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
STATESVILLE DIVISION
5:15-cv-00008-GCM
TRAVIS L. HEATH
Plaintiff,
v.
CAROLYN W. COLVIN,
ACTING COMMISSIONER
OF SOCIAL SECURITY,
Defendant.

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ORDER

THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT on Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for
approval of attorney fees under section 206(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), in
the amount of $8,182.25. Attorney fees under section 206(b) are paid from past-due benefits
awarded to a successful claimant. 42 U.S.C. § 406(b).
Defendant filed a response, stating that, under Gisbrecht v. Barnhart, 535 U.S. 789
(2002), it is the duty of the Court to determine a reasonable fee.
It is ORDERED that Plaintiff’s counsel be awarded fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) in the
amount of $8,182.25.
SO ORDERED, this 17th day of January 2017,
Signed: January 17, 2017