Sidell T. PIRUS, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Otis R. BOWEN, Secretary of HHS, Defendant-Appellant

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• noting that Pirus’ attorneys were experts in Social Security law and uniquely situated to handle the claim due to recent experience litigating a similar case
• finding that knowledge of a complex statutory scheme such as social security laws may qualify as distinctive knowledge or skills
• requiring expertise with a complex statutory scheme and the service of a particular class of clients
• approving enhanced fees for attorneys who had devoted themselves to acquiring \familiarity and expertise\ with a specific, complex portion of the Social Security Act
• requiring expertise with a complex statutory scheme and the service of a particular class of clients
• approving enhanced fees for attorneys who had devoted themselves to acquiring “familiarity and expertise” with a specific, complex portion of the Social Security Act

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