Award of Attorney’s Fees

A motion for attorney’s fees under Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(d)(2) must: (a) state the amount requested; (b) set forth the authority for the award, whether a federal statute, Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 82, a contractual provision, or other grounds; and (c) be accompanied by a declaration or affidavit that demonstrates the reasonableness of the requested award and includes: (1) the total number of hours worked and billing rate for each lawyer and paraprofessional; (2) the customary fee charged in similar matters in the District of Alaska; (3) the amount charged to the client, if any; and (4) itemized billing records. Local Civil Rules for the District of Alaska Effective October 15, 2025 Page 30