Federal Circuit· 3/1/2012

Bywaters v. United States

Citations

670 F.3d 1221
2012 WL 678136
2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 4257

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recognizing that the lodestar may be adjusted based on the results obtained when it is not taken into account in calculating the lodestar figure in the first instance
recognizing that the lodestar may be adjusted based on the results obtained when it is not taken into account in calculating the lodestar figure in the first instance
explaining that the exception applies only when the local rates are “substantially lower” than the forum rates
explaining that “the ‘results obtained’ factor is generally subsumed within the lodestar calculation and thus normally should not provide an independent basis for a departure from the lodestar figure”
explaining that “the amount of attorneys’ fees to be awarded under the ‘lodestar’ approach” is calculated “by multiplying the number of hours reasonably expended by a reasonable hourly rate”
finding that such care includes a careful and thoughtful consideration of the billing records

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Judges: Rader, Plager, Dyk

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