Jackson v. Social Security Administration

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS NORTHERN DIVISION

ROBERT JACKSON PLAINTIFF Case No. 3:21-cv-00027-JTK KILOLO KIJAKAZI, Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration DEFENDANT ORDER Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney’s Fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”). (Doc. No. 21) Plaintiff requests a total of $3,811.17 (which includes $3,791.10 in fees and $20.07 in expenses). (Doc. Nos. 21 and 22) Defendant does not object to this award. (Doc. No. 23) After careful consideration, the Court finds that Plaintiff should be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees. EAJA fees are payable to Plaintiff, not Plaintiff's attorney, and such fees are subject to an offset when the Plaintiff has outstanding federal debts. See Astrue v. Ratliff; 560 U.S. 586, 589 (2010). Therefore, subject to any offset, payment by check to the order of the Plaintiff, in care of his attorney, will issue to Plaintiffs attorney. Accordingly, the Motion for Attorney’s Fees pursuant to the EAJA (Doc. No. 21) is GRANTED. Plaintiff is awarded $3,811.17. SO ORDERED THIS 14th day of January, 2022. : -

JEROMET.KEARNEY UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE