Smith v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

Filing 23

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Attorney Fees Signed by Honorable Henry M Herlong, Jr on 5/23/2011.(aste)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA DIVISION

Lisa Way Smith,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of
Social Security Administration,
Defendant.

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C.A. No. 3:10-66-HMH-JRM

OPINION & ORDER

This matter is before the court on a motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to the Equal
Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”). See 28 U.S.C. § 2412 (a), (d). Lisa Way Smith (“Smith”)
seeks attorney’s fees for services rendered in the above-captioned social security action in the
amount of Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Seven Cents ($5,164.07)
(calculated at $163.42 per hour multiplied by 31.60 attorney hours). The Commissioner does
not object to the request for attorney’s fees. Further, the court finds the hourly rate and number
of hours to be reasonable.

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It is therefore
ORDERED that Smith is awarded a fee of Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Four
Dollars and Seven Cents ($5,164.07).
IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/Henry M. Herlong, Jr.
Senior United States District Judge
Greenville, South Carolina
May 23, 2011

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