Koester v. Astrue

DECISION AND ORDER

ADELMAN, District Judge.

Two years ago, I reversed the Social Security Commissioner’s decision denying plaintiff Jeffrey Koester’s application for disability benefits and remanded the case for further proceedings. I then awarded plaintiffs counsel fees in the amount of $5350 under the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. Following further administrative proceedings, the Commissioner recently awarded plaintiff and his family benefits, including $110,160 in past-due benefits. Plaintiffs lawyer now seeks approval pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b) of fees in the…