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breakdown of hours reflects that the bulk of the time was spent
in brief preparation and consultation with her supervisor. A
review of the breakdown of hours spent on this matter by the
paralegal reflects that the majority of time was allocated to
research and consultation with Ms. Zimmerman. Almost the entire
time allocated to this case by Messrs. Rubin and Becker relate to
advice, discussions, and review provided to Ms. Zimmerman. Given
that Ms. Zimmerman, the attorney who had primary responsibility
for this case, only commenced employment with respondent's Office
of Chief Counsel and was only admitted to practice in this Court
in January 1995, we conclude that Mr. Ray should not be
responsible for all of the excess time claimed. Based on the
entire record, including our substantial experience with
"protestor cases", we hold that Mr. Ray is liable for 16 hours
and 45 minutes of attorney and paralegal time as follows:
Name Time Rate Lodestar Amount
Jill R. Zimmerman 8 hrs., 30 min. $100/hr. $ 850.00
Kenneth J. Rubin 1 hr., 45 min. $150/hr. 262.50
John E. Becker 3 hrs. $150/hr. 450.00
Lori A. Feldish 3 hrs., 30 min $75/hr. 262.50
TOTAL: $1,825.00
Therefore, respondent's motion for award of damages against
petitioners' counsel is granted in the amount of $1,825.
To reflect the foregoing,
An appropriate order will
be issued, and decisions for
respondent will be entered.
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