Legal Opinion
Reed v. District of Columbia
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided September 28, 2015No. Civil Action No. 2014-1887PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
JAMES E. BOASBERG, United States District Judge
Reasonable attorney fees must be “adequate to attract competent counsel,” but should not “produce windfalls to attorneys.” Blum v. Stenson, 465 U.S. 886, 893-94, 104 S.Ct. 1541, 79 L.Ed.2d 891 (1984) (citation omitted). Six Plaintiffs, who are parents and legal guardians acting on behalf of their children, have brought this action for the recovery of attorney fees and costs — pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq .—incurred in administrative proceedings against the District…
2Cases cited67 opinions
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- Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, Administratrix of the Estate of CatrettSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- Thomas v. ArnSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- Hensley v. EckerhartSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
- Blum v. StensonSupreme Court of the United States · 1984
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3Cited by25 opinions
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