Watson v. Commissioner Social Security Administration

Filing 26

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Chief Judge Terry L Wooten on 7/21/2015.(abuc)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ANDERSON/GREENWOOD DIVISION
JEREMY WATSON,

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Plaintiff,
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vs.
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COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL
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SECURITY ADMINISTRATION,
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Defendant.
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Case No. 8:14-cv-01310-TLW

ORDER
On July 14, 2015, Plaintiff Jeremy Watson brought a motion for attorney’s fees pursuant
to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. (Doc. #22). The motion seeks
reimbursement for counsel’s representation in the above-captioned matter in the amount of
$2,594.94 in fees. Id. On July 17, the parties filed a Joint Stipulation for Attorney Fees,
whereby the Commissioner and Plaintiff agreed that the Commissioner shall award Plaintiff
$2,250.00 in attorney’s fees. (Doc. #24).
Having reviewed the file and being fully advised, the Court hereby ORDERS that the
Joint Stipulation for Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act is APPROVED,
and the Commissioner is ordered to award Plaintiff $2,250.00 in attorney’s fees. (Doc. #24).
Although the EAJA fee award should be paid to Plaintiff rather than to his attorney pursuant to
Astrue v. Ratliff, 130 S. Ct. 2521, 2528-29 (2010), the check itself should be mailed directly to
the business address of Plaintiff’s counsel.

IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/ Terry L. Wooten
Terry L. Wooten
Chief United States District Judge
July 21, 2015
Columbia, South Carolina