Brett Byler, a Single Man v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 12-544V Filed: June 6, 2013 Not for Publication

************************************* BRETT BYLER, a single man, * * Petitioner, * Attorneys’ Fees & Costs Decision v. * Based on Stipulation of Fact * SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * ************************************* Jay A. Bansal, Tempe, AZ, for petitioner.

Darryl R. Wishard, Washington, DC, for respondent.

MILLMAN, Special Master

DECISION AWARDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS1 On June 6, 2013, the parties filed a stipulation of fact in which they agreed on an appropriate amount for attorneys’ fees and costs in this case.

In accordance with the General Order #9 requirement, petitioner’s counsel asserts that petitioner did not incur any costs in pursuit of his petition.

Petitioner informally submitted a draft Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs to respondent requesting $19,615.65 in attorneys’ fees and costs. During informal discussions, respondent raised objections to certain items. Based on these objections, petitioner now amends his request for attorneys’ fees and costs and requests $15,500.00 in attorneys’ fees and costs.

Respondent does not object to the reduced amount. The undersigned finds this amount to be reasonable. Accordingly, the court awards $15,500.00, representing reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs. The award shall be in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and Law Offices of Jay A. Bansal in the amount of $15,500.00.

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: June 6, 2013 /s/ Laura D. Millman Laura D. Millman Special Master