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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
SHANE WILLIAM MATTHEWS
Plaintiff,
vs.
COMMISSIONER SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION,
Defendant
Case No. 3:25-cv-00316-SB
ORDER AWARDING ATTORNEY FEES
PER 28 U.S.C. §406(b)
Having reviewed and considered Plaintiff’s counsel’s Petition for Attorney fees per U.S.C.
§ 406(b)(1) and 1383(d)(2)(B), and all supporting documentation, IT IS ORDERED that
Plaintiff’s counsel’s request for attorney’s fees under 42 U.S.C. §§ 406(b) and 1383(d)(2)(B) is
GRANTED. Attorney fees are allowed in the amount of $24,254.50. To account for a refund of
the $9,000 already paid in EAJA attorney fees, SSA will pay a net fee award of $15,254.50 to
Plaintiff’s counsel, MARGARET LEHRKIND (Lehrkind Law Office, 2625 Alcatraz Ave., #208,
Berkeley, CA 94705-2756) out of Plaintiff’s past-due benefits in accordance with agency policy.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED this 9th day of October, 2026.
______________________________
HON. STACIE F. BECKERMAN
U.S. Magistrate Judge
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