Legal Opinion
McClam v. Government of the District of Columbia
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided September 6, 2011No. Civil Action No. 2011-0381PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.
After prevailing in an administrative action under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act (collectively “IDEA”), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., Trinetta McClam and her son, N.M., brought this suit seeking attorney’s fees and costs. Plaintiffs have now filed a motion for summary judgment; the District of Columbia opposes and seeks entry of judgment, arguing, inter alia, that the attorney’s billing rate is excessive. As explained below, the motion for summary judgment…
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