Bermejo v. Commissioner of Social Security, No. 1:2018cv06926 - Document 32 (S.D.N.Y. 2022)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER for 31 Report and Recommendations, 27 Motion for Attorney Fees filed by Diana Bermejo. Having considered the factors relevant to granting the approval of attorney's fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b), thi s Court adopts the Report's recommendation. As the Report correctly found, the hours expended by Bermejo's counsel are reasonable given the nature of the services provided and the successful outcome obtained upon remand. (Report at 4-5.) Magistrate Judge Figueredo's findings were well-reasoned and grounded in fact and law. This Court has reviewed the Report, and finds no error, clear or otherwise. This Court therefore ADOPTS the Report's recommendation in full. Plaintif f's application for attorney's fees in the amount of $23,936.75 is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to close ECF No. 27 accordingly. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 10/17/22) (yv) Modified on 10/18/2022 (yv).