Elizabeth Holland v. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services 1

In the United States Court of Federal Claims

OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS

No. 13-156V Filed: September 9, 2013

Not for publication ************************************* ELIZABETH HOLLAND, *

* Petitioner, *

* Attorneys’ fees and costs decision v. * based on stipulation of fact

* SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, *

* Respondent. *

* ************************************* Ronald C. Homer, Boston, MA, for petitioner. Claudia B. Gangi, Washington, DC, for respondent. MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1 On August 22, 2013, petitioner filed an application for attorneys’ fees and costs. Petitioner requested $11,503.60 in attorneys’ fees and costs. On August 22, 2013, in accordance with the General Order #9 requirement, petitioner filed a statement indicating that she incurred $150.25 in pursuit of her claim.

On September 6, 2013, the parties filed a stipulation of facts in which they agreed on this amount for attorneys’ fees and costs in this case. The undersigned finds the amount reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards:

a. $11,503.60, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C. in the amount of $11,503.60; and

b. $150.25, representing reimbursement for petitioner’s costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable to petitioner. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment herewith.2 IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: September 9, 2013 /s/ Laura D. Millman

Laura D. Millman Special Master