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Date: 01-27-2023
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Timothy M. v. Social Security Administration
Case Number: 6:21-cv-01708
Judge: Jeffrey Armistead
Court: United States District Court for the District of Oregon (Lane County)
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Defendant's Attorney: Renata Gowie
Description: Eugene, Oregon social security disability lawyer represented Petitioner seeking review of the denial of his applicaiton for SSID benefits by HHS.
Before the court is plaintiff Timothy M.'s (last name omitted for privacy) motion for attorney fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). Plaintiffs counsel, Kevin Kerr, seeks, approval of an award of $18,816.50. (Pl.'s Mot. for Att'y Fees at 3, ECF No. 23.) The Commissioner opposes the motion, contending that the award should be reduced because it will result in a windfall. As explained below, the motion for fees is granted.
Outcome: Judgement in favor of Petitioner plus attorney fees.
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