Knight v. Astrue et al

Filing 40

ORDER granting 37 Motion for Attorney Fees under EAJA, award attorney's fees to Plaintiff under EAJA in the amount of $4,224.88. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 06/24/2013.(bshr, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Francine Knight,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner
of Social Security Administration,
Defendant.

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Civil Action No. 0: 11-3426-RMG

ORDER

This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's motion for an award of attorney's fees
under the Equal Access to Justice Act ("EAJA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. (Dkt. No. 37). Plaintiff
seeks an award of $4,224.88 for attorney's fees, based upon 23.15 hours of attorney time at a rate
of$182.50. (Dkt. No. 37-3). The Defendant has advised the Court that he has no objection to the
grant of the requested award to Plaintiff. (Dkt. No. 39).
The Court has reviewed the motion and memorandum of Plaintiff, as well as the
supporting underlying documentation, and finds that the total fee request, hours expended, and
hourly rate, are reasonable and authorized under applicable law. Gisbrecht v. Barnhart, 535 U.S.
789 (2002). Therefore, the Court hereby grants an attorney's fee award to Plaintiff under EAJA
in the amount of $4,224.88. Defendant is directed to make the check payable to Plaintiff and to
deliver the check to Plaintiff's counsel.

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AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

United States District Judge
JunJ., '-(,2013
Charleston, South Carolina

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