Lawer v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

Filing 31

ORDER granting 28 Motion for Attorney Fees per Rule 406b, awarding $11,934.00 in fees. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 02/08/2019.(bshr, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Maureen G. Lawer,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner
of Social Security Administration,
Defendant.

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Civil Action No. 1: 16-3739-RMG

ORDER

This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiffs motion for approval of attorney's fees
under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). (Dkt. No. 28). Plaintiff seeks approval of an attorney's fee for his
services on behalf of Plaintiff in federal court in the amount of $11,934.00, which represents
25% of the total back award obtained on behalf of Plaintiff. (Dkt. No. 28-1 ). Plaintiffs contract
with his counsel provides for a 25% contingency fee. The Defendant has advised the Court that
she does not oppose approval of the attorney fee request of Plaintiff. (Dkt. No. 29).
The Court has reviewed the Plaintiffs motion in light of the standards set forth in

Grisbrecht v. Barnhart, 535 U.S. 789, 808 (2002). The Court finds that pursuant to the
Grisbrecht standards the proposed fee is reasonable and grants the Plaintiffs motion to approve
the fee in the amount of $11 ,934.00.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

United States District Judge

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February ~ , 2019
Charleston, South Carolina

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