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Amaratek

January 22, 2015Judge McIlmail
Partially SustainedEAJA / Attorney FeesSmall Business

Amaratek applied for expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) after partially prevailing in its appeals. The Board awarded Amaratek a portion of its claimed expenses.

Material Facts

  • Amaratek applied for expenses under the EAJA after the Board sustained its appeals in part.
  • The Board awarded Amaratek $58,947 with interest.
  • Amaratek claimed $104,246.81, including $104,213.34 for time spent by its president on legal matters.
  • The Board found that Amaratek could not recover attorney fees for time spent by its president.
  • Amaratek was allowed to recover $23.47 in FedEx expenses and $10 in notary expenses.

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Appellant
Amaratek
Respondent Agency
Department of the Army
Contract Number
W9124R-l 1-P-1054
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