Lemke, Mark v. Colvin, Carolyn

Filing 23

ORDER granting 21 Unopposed Motion for Attorney Fees Pursuant to 42 U.S.C.A. Section 406(b). Plaintiff's counsel Barry Schultz awarded attorney fees in the amount of $17,360.00. Signed by District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on 2/7/2017. (kwf)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MARK LEMKE,
ORDER
Plaintiff,
14-cv-250-bbc
v.
CAROLYN W. COLVIN,
Defendant.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Plaintiff Mark Lemke’s counsel, Barry Schultz, has moved for authorization of
attorney fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), for the representation of plaintiff he provided in this
court. The motion is unopposed and will be granted.
According to counsel, plaintiff has been awarded $118,798.00 for social security
disability back pay by defendant Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social
Security. According to plaintiff’s fee agreement with counsel, counsel is entitled to 25% of
that award or $29,699.50. Counsel has previously been paid $6,000; he is due $23,699.50,
however counsel is requesting $17,360. Defendant does not oppose the payments or the
amounts.

ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that defendant Carolyn W. Colvin is directed to distribute

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$17,360.00 to plaintiff’s counsel, Barry Schultz, for attorney fees and costs.
Entered this 7th day of February, 2017.
BY THE COURT:
/s/
BARBARA B. CRABB
District Judge

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