(SS) Ramirez v. Commissioner of Social Security
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Introduction
12 On April 10, 2020 Plaintiff Christy Ramirez (“Plaintiff”) sought judicial review of a final 13 decision of the Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner” or “Defendant”) denying her 14 applications for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income pursuant to Titles 15 II and XVI, respectively, of the Social Security Act. The Court found that substantial evidence and 16 applicable law did not support the ALJ’s decision. On June 28, 2021 the Court issued an opinion 17 directing entry of judgment in favor of Plaintiff and remanding the matter to the agency for further 18 proceedings. Doc. 22. Judgment was entered the same day. Doc. 23. 19 Plaintiff now moves for an award of attorneys’ fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice 20 Act (EAJA), 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d). Doc. 24. In support of the request for $10,668.77 in fees, 21 Plaintiff’s counsel filed a declaration containing billing and time records. Doc. 24-1. The 22 Commissioner opposes the motion arguing reductions are warranted for time spent on 23 unmeritorious arguments and clerical tasks. Doc. 25.