Parker v. Colvin

Filing 24

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS; plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees is granted by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (CDA)

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The Honorable Robert S. Lasnik
The Honorable Karen L. Strombom

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
SEATTLE DIVISION

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SHIRLEY S. PARKER,
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Plaintiff,
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v.
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CAROLYN W. COLVIN,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security,
Defendant.

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Based upon Plaintiff’s Motion for Attorney Fees, Expenses, and Costs Under the Equal Access

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to Justice Act and Plaintiff’s Contract for Attorney Representation in Federal Court, it is

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hereby ordered that attorney’s and paralegal’s fees in the amount of $4,910.47 and expenses

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in the amount of $20.21 pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d); and

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costs in the amount of $12.25 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1920; 31 U.S.C. §1304(a), shall:

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(1) Be awarded to Plaintiff pursuant to Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010)

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and delivered to Plaintiff's counsel, Robert A. Friedman; however,

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ROBERT A. FRIEDMAN and ASSOCIATES
3410 Broadway
Everett, Washington 98201
[phone]
FAX [phone]

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(2) If the U.S. Department of the Treasury determines that Plaintiff’s EAJA

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fees, expenses, and costs are not subject to any offset allowed under the

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Department of the Treasury’s Offset Program, then the check for EAJA fees,

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expenses, and costs shall be made payable to Plaintiff’s attorney, Robert A.

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Friedman, based upon Plaintiff's assignment of these amounts to him.

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Dated: July 6, 2016.

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Robert S. Lasnik
United States District Judge

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ROBERT A. FRIEDMAN and ASSOCIATES
3410 Broadway
Everett, Washington 98201
[phone]
FAX [phone]