Martin v. Berryhill

Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK we ee KX ADAM C. MARTIN, : Plaintiff, : v. : ORDER COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, : 19-CV-1831 (GBD) (KNF) Defendant. : we eK KEVIN NATHANIEL FOX UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE On May 5, 2021, the plaintiffs counsel filed an affirmation stating that he “intends to file a supplemental motion to award attorneys [sic] fees pursuant to the decision in Sinkler v. Berryhill, 932 F.3d 83, 88-89 (2d Cir. 2019).” Docket Entry No. 55. Attached to counsel’s affirmation is the Social Security Administration’s April 5, 2021 “Authorization to Charge and Collect Fee” directed to Timothy S. McAdam of Mc Adam & Fallon, P.C in the amount of $9,999.00, stating: “If the claimant thinks the fee is too high or you think the fee is too low, either party must write to us within 30 days from the date of this notice.” On June 28, 2021, the plaintiff shall: (a) file a status letter informing the Court whether the plaintiff or his counsel challenged the Social Security Administration’s April 5, 2021 authorization within the permitted time; and (b) propose a date for filing of a supplemental motion for attorney’s fees. Dated: New York, New York SO ORDERED: June 24, 2021 (levin. Cetanect Fine KEVIN NATHANIEL FOX UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE