Application for Award of Attorney's Fees

U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Rule Set: Local Civil Rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Rule: 54.5

Jurisdiction: DNM

Bluebook Citation: D.N.M. L.R. 54.5

All Rules: D.N.M. Local Civil Rules, complete index

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(a) Filing of Motion. A motion for attorney's fees not brought pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d), must be filed and served within thirty (30) days after entry of judgment. Failure to file and serve within this time constitutes waiver of a claim to attorney's fees. Movant must submit supporting authority and evidence (affidavits and time records).

The motion must comply with D.N.M.LR-Civ. 7. (b) Time Records. An attorney must keep concurrent time records in 42 U.S.C. § 1983 cases and in other actions where there is a potential for an award of attorney fees. Time records are kept by the attorney and are not filed until after final judgment unless otherwise ordered.

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Application for Award of Attorney's Fees

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