Rich v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

Filing 34

ORDER granting 31 Motion for Attorney Fees per Rule 406b in the amount of twenty thousand seven hundred thirty one and 35/100 dollars ($20,731.35). Signed by Honorable Patrick Michael Duffy on 07/23/2012.(alan, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
AIKEN DIVISION
ROGER D. RICH,
Plaintiff,

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vs.
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MICHAEL J. ASTRUE,
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COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
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SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, )
Defendant.
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C/A No. 1:09-2033-PMD

ORDER

On June 15, 2012, Counsel for the Plaintiff, W. Daniel Mayes, filed a motion for
attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §406(b). The
motion seeks reimbursement for counsel’s representation in the captioned matter in the
amount of $20,731.35, which amounts to less than twenty-five percent of the past-due
benefits withheld by the Social Security Administration for attorney’s fees. The Court has
reviewed Counsel’s fee petition and the signed fee agreement that was submitted with the
petition, and finds Counsel’s request for fees reasonable. Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff’s motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to the Social
Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §406(b), be granted in the amount of $20,731.35.

July 23, 2012
Charleston, South Carolina