Local Rule LR 54.2: AWARD OF STATUTORY ATTORNEY'S FEES

LR 54.2 AWARD OF STATUTORY ATTORNEY'S FEES The Court will not consider a motion to award statutory attorney's fees until moving counsel shall first advise the Court in writing that after consultation the parties are unable to reach an agreement in regard to the fee award. The statement of consultation shall set forth the date of the consultation, the names of the participating attorneys, and the specific results achieved.

Within 60 days after the entry of final judgment, (i) the parties shall file an appropriate stipulation and request for an order if they have reached an agreement on an award of statutory attorney's fees; or (ii) if the parties have not reached such an agreement, the moving party shall file the statement of consultation required by this rule and a motion, supported by affidavits, time records, or other evidence, setting forth the factual basis for each criterion which the Court will consider in making such an award.

Motions to award statutory attorney's fees shall be governed by LR 7.3, which provides the opportunity for adversary submissions contemplated by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d)(2)(C).