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This case concerns Mohammad Aslam's complaint against Malen & Associates for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). After a settlement agreement, the court was tasked with determining reasonable attorneys' fees for the plaintiff's counsel, James Bahamonde. The court applied the 'presumptively reasonable fee' method, analyzing Bahamonde's hourly rate and the hours reasonably expended. The court made several reductions to the requested hours for tasks such as researching jury instructions, preparing exhibits, preparing billing records, and trial preparation. Ultimately, the court awarded Bahamonde $63,927.50 in attorneys' fees and $1,162.50 in costs, affirming the plaintiff's significant success in the FDCPA claim.
Aslam v. Malen & Associates, P.C. is a workers' compensation case decided in District Court, E.D. New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in District Court, E.D. New York.
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This case concerns Mohammad Aslam's complaint against Malen & Associates for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). After a settlement agreement, the court was tasked with determining reasonable attorneys' fees for the plaintiff's counsel, James Bahamonde. The court applied the 'presumptively reasonable fee' method, analyzing Bahamonde's hourly rate and the hours reasonably expended. The court made several reductions to the requested hours for tasks such as researching jury instructions, preparing exhibits, preparing billing records, and trial preparation. Ultimately, the court awarded Bahamonde $63,927.50 in attorneys' fees and $1,162.50 in costs, affirming the plaintiff's significant success in the FDCPA claim.
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