Mohr v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

Filing 28

ORDER granting 26 Motion for Attorney Fees: The Court hereby grants an EAJA award to Plaintiff in the amount of $3,792.50 in attorney fees and $22.37 in expenses. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 8/18/2016.(gnan )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Victoria Mohr,

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

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Civil Action No.4: 15-427-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. 26). The parties
have jointly stipulated to an award of $3,792.50 in attorney fees and $22.37 in expenses. (Dkt.
No. 27).
The Court has reviewed the proposed stipulation, as well as the supporting underlying
documentation, and finds that the total fee is reasonable and authorized under applicable law.

Barber v. Kimbrell's, Inc. 577 F.2d 216 (4th Cir. 1978); Local Rule 54.02 (D.S.C.). Therefore,
the Court hereby grants an EAJA award to Plaintiff in the amount of $3,792.50 in attorney fees
and $22.37 in expenses. This award is subject to the Treasury Offset Program, 31 U.S.C. §
3716(c)(1)(B). In the event Plaintiff has no present debt subject to offset and Plaintiff has
executed a proper assignment to her counsel, Defendant is directed to make the payment due
herein to Plaintiff s counseL If Plaintiff has no present debt subject to offset and no proper
assignment has been made by Plaintiff to her counsel, Defendant is directed to make the check
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due pursuant to this Order payable to Plaintiff and to deliver the check to Plaintiffs counsel.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

United States District Judge
August l'}l, 2016
Charleston, South Carolina

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