(SS) Johnson v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 NICOL M. JOHNSON, No. 2:22-CV-0818-TLN-DMC Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 17 Plaintiff, who is proceeding with retained counsel, brought this action for judicial review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Final judgment has been entered. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). See ECF No. 20. Defendant has filed an opposition. See ECF No. 21. Plaintiff’s counsel has filed a reply. See ECF No. 22. In the initial motion, counsel seeks an award of $13,194.93 in attorney’s fees and $113.12 in expenses. In the reply brief, Plaintiff’s counsel seeks an additional $2,638.98 in fees and an additional $82.50 in expenses. Counsel seeks a total award under the EAJA of $15,833.91 in attorney’s fees and $195.62 in expenses. / / / / / / 1…