Lanham v. Secretary of Health & Human Services

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

PEPE, United States Magistrate Judge.

Plaintiff’s attorney has applied for approval of attorney’s fees in the amount *410of $5,136.00 pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)(1). Defendant has not objected to plaintiff's request. Despite the absence of an objection, however, a district court must review each case to determine the amount of a reasonable fee, and clearly state the basis for its determination. See, Glass v. Secretary of HHS, 822 F.2d 19 (6th Cir. 1987); Dearing v. Secretary, 815 F.2d 1082 (6th Cir.1987); In re Horenstein, 810 F.2d 73 (6th Cir.1986).

The combined…