Opinion
Case No. 3:15cv00383
05-18-2018
Krista E. Moser, Plaintiff, v. Commissioner Of The Social Security Administration, Defendant.
Magistrate Judge Sharon L. Ovington
DECISION AND ENTRY
This case is before the Court upon the Motion For Approval Of Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff's attorney (Doc. #18) and the Commissioner's Response (Doc. #20).
The Motion seeks an award of attorney fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)(1) in the total amount of $22,198.00. The Commissioner does not object to this amount. In the absence of objection by the Commissioner, the Motion and supporting Exhibits establish that an award of attorney fees is reasonable and warranted under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)(1) in the amount Plaintiff's counsel seeks.
Accordingly, the Court hereby ORDERS that:
1. The Motion For Approval Of Attorney Fees filed by Plaintiff's attorney (Doc. #18) is GRANTED;
2. The Commissioner shall pay attorney fees to Plaintiff's counsel pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)(1) in the amount of $22,198.00; and
3. The case remains terminated on the docket of this Court.
/s/_________
Walter H. Rice
United States District Judge