Local Rule 54.5: Application for Award of Attorney's Fees
D.N.M. — Civil rule
54.5 Application for Award of Attorney's Fees.
(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.