Silliman v. Barnhart

DECISION AND ORDER

LARIMER, District Judge.

On February 15, 2006, plaintiff, in this action for Social Security benefits, moved for an order awarding attorney’s fees pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b)(1). Plaintiffs attorney, William J. McDonald, Jr. (“McDonald”), seeks fees in the amount of $21,544.00 on the basis of a contingent-fee agreement between plaintiff and McDonald. The Commissioner responded to plaintiffs motion by letter dated March 21; 2006.

For the reasons set forth below, plaintiffs motion (Dkt.# 23) is granted.

Applying the factors enunciated by the Supreme Court in Gisbrecht v.…