Wilkins v. Social Security Administration

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

CENTRAL DIVISION

ROBERT ALLEN WILKINS PLAINTIFF VS. CASE NO. 4:20CV00938 PSH

KILOLO KIJAKAZI,

ACTING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DEFENDANT ORDER

Now before the Court is plaintiff Robert Allen Wilkins’ (“Wilkins”) motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. Defendant Kilolo Kijakazi (“Kijakazi”) does not oppose the motion. The motion is granted, and the EAJA award in the amount of $6,744.05 is approved. The Court finds nothing unreasonable about the hours of work performed or the hourly rate requested. Because the award belongs to Wilkins, and not his attorney, as set forth in Astrue v. Ratliff, 560 U.S. 586 (2010), the Department of Treasury shall issue payment of this award by check made payable to Wilkins, in care of his attorney, Martin W. Long, and shall mail the check to Mr. Long at his Wylie, Texas, address (P.O. Box 2333, Wylie, TX 75098).

IT IS SO ORDERED this 22nd day of September, 2021.

UNITED STATES De RATE JUDGE