Opinion
Case No. 3:06cv00288.
September 2, 2009
ORDER
This case is before the Court upon Plaintiff's Motion For Allowance Of Attorney Fees Pursuant To 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), which the Commissioner does not oppose. (Doc. #17). The Court previously remanded this case to the Social Security Administration for further proceedings, which resulted in a decision favorable to plaintiff including an award of retroactive and ongoing disability benefits. (Doc. #17 at 2 and Exhibit B).
Plaintiff seeks an award of attorney fees in the total amount of $15,059.25. In the absence of opposition by the Commissioner, Plaintiff's Motion and supporting Exhibits establish that an award of attorney fees is warranted under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) in the amount the Motion he seeks.
Accordingly, the Court hereby ORDERS that:
1. Plaintiff's Motion For Allowance Of Attorney Fees Pursuant To 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) (Doc. #17) is GRANTED; and
2. The Commissioner shall pay Plaintiff's attorney fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) in the amount of $15,059.25.