Williams v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 42

ORDER granting 40 Motion for Attorney Fees: IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees pursuant to the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), is granted in the amount of $16,547.75. Counsel shall remit any EAJA fees awarded to plaintiff in light of this Order granting attorney fees under 406(b), in the amount of $5,719.80. Signed by Honorable Terry L Wooten on 9/15/2011.(gnan )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
FLORENCE DIVISION
Veola Williams,

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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,
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Defendant.
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Civil Action No. 4:08-1837-TLW
ORDER

On March 21, 2011, Counsel for the Plaintiff, Veola Williams, 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
$16,547.75, which represents twenty-five percent of the past-due benefits withheld by the Social
Security Administration for attorney’s fees. The defendant has indicated in his response to
plaintiff’s motion that he does not oppose plaintiff’s motion 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), is
granted in the amount of $16,547.75. Counsel shall remit any EAJA fees awarded to plaintiff in
light of this Order granting attorney’s fees under 406(b), in the amount of $5,719.80.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/ Terry L. Wooten
TERRY L. WOOTEN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
September 15, 2011
Florence, SC