Kistler v. Social Security Administration

Filing 30

ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion for Attorney Fees 29 . Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 406(b), reasonable attorney fees in the amount of $13548.75 is hereby awarded to plaintiff's attorney, Karen Stolzberg. Previously, this court awarded M s. Stolzberg $9000.00, pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. 2412(d). When issuing the 406(b) check, therefore, the agency is directed to subtract the amount previously awarded under the EAJA and to send to Ms. Stolzberg the balance of $4548.75. Any withheld amount then remaining should be released to plaintiff as soon as practicable. Signed on 10/31/2016 by Magistrate Judge John Jelderks. (jtj)

KAREN STOLZBERG, OSB #83092
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11830 SW Kerr Parkway, #315
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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Attorney for Plaintiff
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
Civil No.: 3:14-CV-00942-JE

Tiffany Kistler
Plaintiff,
vs.

ORDER REGARDING
ATTORNEY FEES PURSUANT
TO 42 U.S.C. §406(b)

COMMISSIONER,
Social Security Administration,
Defendant.
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 406(b), reasonable attorney fees in the amount of $13548.75 is
hereby awarded to plaintiff's attorney, Karen Stolzberg. Previously, this court awarded Ms.
Stolzberg $9000.00, pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. 2412(d).
When issuing the 406(b) check, therefore, the agency is directed to subtract the amount
previously awarded under the EAJA and to send to Ms. Stolzberg the balance of $4548.75. Any
withheld amount then remaining should be released to plaintiff as soon as practicable.
IT SO ORDERED.
Dated _______________________
October 31, 2016

________________________________________
/s/ John Jelderks

Judge , Magistrate Judge

Order for Attorney Fees Under 42 USC 406(B)
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