IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI ABERDEEN DIVISION

CRAIG RHODES PLAINTIFF

NO. 1:19CV204-JMV

ANDREW SAUL Commissioner of Social Security DEFENDANT

ORDER BEFORE THE COURT are Plaintiff’s Motion for Award of Attorney Fees Pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”),

(d), [20] and the Commissioner’s response [21]. For the reasons stated in Plaintiff’s motion, and hearing no objection from Defendant, the Court finds Plaintiff’s request for attorney fees and expenses is reasonable, and the request for reimbursement for costs is well taken. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff’s motion with respect to attorney fees and expenses is granted, and Plaintiff is awarded $5,526.52. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff is awarded $400.00 as reimbursement for costs. However, consistent with Astrue v. Ratliff,

(2010), the EAJA award check should be made payable to Plaintiff for the benefit of his counsel and mailed to counsel pursuant to customary practice. SO ORDERED this 9th day of November, 2020.

/s/ Jane M. Virden United States Magistrate Judge