Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, D. Connecticut
21 approved rates from 10 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Sep 29, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | $225 | $150 to $342 | 6 | |
| Attorney | $385 | $175 to $550 | 6 |
Approved rates by year
| Year | Partner | Associate | Paralegal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $475 (7) | $225 (7) |
Median approved rate by the year of the ruling (number of rates in brackets). A year shows a median at 5 or more rates. Not adjusted for inflation.
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 2 of 20 timekeepers (10%).
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$225/hr
In D. Connecticut fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved associate rate was $225 an hour (6 rates).
$385/hr
In D. Connecticut fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $385 an hour (6 rates).
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent D. Connecticut rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Loiseau v. Bozzuto's Inc, No. 3:22-cv-01485 (D. Conn. Sept. 29, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $370 for an attorney; $300 for another timekeeper); Doctor's Associates LLC v. Beri, No. 3:25-cv-01661 (D. Conn. June 2, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $185 for a paralegal with 10 years' experience); Miceli v. Wearable Health Solutions, Inc., No. 3:23-cv-01294 (D. Conn. May 29, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $475 for an attorney with 30 years' experience; $175 for an attorney; $75 for a law clerk); Stewart v. Love Tender Care Home Care LLC, No. 3:25-cv-00289 (D. Conn. Mar. 11, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $400 for a partner; $275 for an associate; $175 for another timekeeper); Lal Dagami Magar v. Tika Indian Restaurant LLC, No. 3:24-cv-01564 (D. Conn. May 13, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $225 for an associate with 5 years' experience; $150 for an associate with 2 years' experience; $400 for an attorney); Cojom v. Roblen, LLC, No. 3:23-cv-01669 (D. Conn. Apr. 9, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $350 for an attorney); Purcell v. Scient Federal Credit Union Split Dollar Agreement Plan, No. 3:22-cv-00961 (D. Conn. Dec. 13, 2024) (approving hourly rates of $550 for an attorney); Presto v. Presto, No. 3:23-cv-00668 (D. Conn. Nov. 6, 2024) (approving hourly rates of $225 for an associate); Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Kowalski, No. 3:21-cv-00541 (D. Conn. Nov. 1, 2024) (approving hourly rates of $450 to $665 for partners; $342 for an associate); Mazurek v. Presto, No. 3:24-cv-00241 (D. Conn. Oct. 31, 2024) (approving hourly rates of $500 for a partner; $225 for an associate).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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Sep 29, 2026 · Employment · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $370 $370 other $300 The court's words
The Plaintiffs are also represented by local counsel, Attorney Nitor Egbarin, a Hartford solo practitioner, and they seek to recover $370 for each hour of his work.
the Court concludes that $300 is an appropriate rate for each hour reasonably expended by the Plaintiffs’ expert witness, Dr. David Lang.
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Doctor's Associates LLC et al v. Beri et al
Jun 2, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Paralegal 10 years $185 $185 The court's words
Paralegal Monzon possesses 10 years of experience as a paralegal and is asking for an hourly rate of $184.50. This rate is granted.
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Miceli v. Wearable Health Solutions, Inc. et al
May 29, 2026 · Wage and hour
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 30 years $475 $475 Attorney $175 $175 Law clerk $75 $75 The court's words
Mr. Minchella has 30 years of legal experience. ... Mr. Michella's billing rate, for this matter, was $475.00 per hour, a rate below his usual billing rate.
The requested rate of $175.00 for Mr. Borden is reasonable. Mr. Borden billed minimal time and below his current rate of $275. It appears at the time of his billing in this case he had just begun practicing law.
The requested rate of $75 per hour for legal assistants, law students, or clerks is reasonable.
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Stewart v. Love Tender Care Home Care LLC et al
Mar 11, 2026 · Wage and hour
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $400 $400 Associate $275 $275 other $175 $175 Paralegal $125 $125 The court's words
Stewarts’ attorneys claim hourly rates of $400 an hour for the work of a law firm partner; $275 an hour for the work of an associate; $175 an hour for the work of data entry associates; and $125 an hour for the work of paralegals.
Stewarts’ attorneys claim hourly rates of $400 an hour for the work of a law firm partner; $275 an hour for the work of an associate; $175 an hour for the work of data entry associates; and $125 an hour for the work of paralegals.
$175 an hour for the work of data entry associates; and $125 an hour for the work of paralegals. ... I will award Stewarts’ counsel attorneys’ fees at the rate of ... $175 an hour for the work of data entry associates
$125 an hour for the work of paralegals. ... I will award Stewarts’ counsel attorneys’ fees at the rate of ... $125 an hour for the work of paralegals and other staff.
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Lal Dagami Magar et al v. Tika Indian Restaurant LLC et al
May 13, 2025 · Wage and hour
Role Experience Requested Approved Associate 5 years $225 $225 Associate 2 years $150 $150 Attorney $400 $400 The court's words
the plaintiffs request an hourly rate of (1) $225 for Attorney Meghan Koushik, "who has five years of practice experience;"
(2) $150 for Attorney Erum Kidwai, "who has two years of practice experience;"
(3) $400 for Attorneys Elizabeth Koo and James Bhandary-Alexander, "who are both experienced practitioners in FLSA cases."
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Apr 9, 2025 · Wage and hour
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 $350 The court's words
Thus, the court concludes that Attorney Rapice’s requested rate of $350 per hour is reasonable.
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Purcell v. Scient Federal Credit Union Split Dollar Agreement Plan et al
Dec 13, 2024 · ERISA benefits
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $550 $550 The court's words
the request for attorney’s fees comprising of a $550 hourly rate and 94.2 hours expended to be reasonable, in light of attorney David S. Rintoul’s more than thirty years of experience
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Nov 6, 2024 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Associate $250 $225 The court's words
Since Plaintiffs’ submission fails to explain Attorney Nesheiwat’s level of experience, but states only that she is a “junior associate,” the Court finds that a rate of $225 per hour for her services is more reasonable than $250 per hour.
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Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Kowalski
Nov 1, 2024 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $665 $665 Partner $450 $450 Associate $342 $342 The court's words
the hourly rates charged by Joseph E. Wolfson (a partner), Jonathan Orleans (a partner), and Paige Hogan (an associate)—$665 ($625 earlier in the case), $450, and $342 respectively—are either within the realm of reasonable hourly rates
the hourly rates charged by Joseph E. Wolfson (a partner), Jonathan Orleans (a partner), and Paige Hogan (an associate)—$665 ($625 earlier in the case), $450, and $342 respectively—are either within the realm of reasonable hourly rates
the hourly rates charged by Joseph E. Wolfson (a partner), Jonathan Orleans (a partner), and Paige Hogan (an associate)—$665 ($625 earlier in the case), $450, and $342 respectively—are either within the realm of reasonable hourly rates
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Oct 31, 2024 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $500 $500 Associate $250 $225 The court's words
Beginning with Attorney Lathouris, the requested rate of $500 per hour falls within the range recognized as reasonable.
the Court finds that a rate of $225 per hour for her services is more reasonable than $250 per hour.
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Lliguicota v. Diamond Nail & Spa CT Inc et al
Oct 11, 2024 · Wage and hour · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $450 Associate $300 Attorney $150 Paralegal $200 The court's words
As a result, John Troy will be awarded an hourly rate of $450; Aaron Schweitzer will be awarded an hourly rate of $300, and half rate of $150; Preethi Kilaru will be awarded an hourly rate of $150; and Tiffany Troy will be awarded an hourly rate of $200.
As a result, John Troy will be awarded an hourly rate of $450; Aaron Schweitzer will be awarded an hourly rate of $300, and half rate of $150; Preethi Kilaru will be awarded an hourly rate of $150; and Tiffany Troy will be awarded an hourly rate of $200.
As a result, John Troy will be awarded an hourly rate of $450; Aaron Schweitzer will be awarded an hourly rate of $300, and half rate of $150; Preethi Kilaru will be awarded an hourly rate of $150; and Tiffany Troy will be awarded an hourly rate of $200.
As a result, John Troy will be awarded an hourly rate of $450; Aaron Schweitzer will be awarded an hourly rate of $300, and half rate of $150; Preethi Kilaru will be awarded an hourly rate of $150; and Tiffany Troy will be awarded an hourly rate of $200.
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Sep 16, 2024 · Employment · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $500 $475 Partner $550 $475 Associate $250 $250 Attorney $350 The court's words
Attorneys Amanda M. DeMatteis ("Attorney DeMatteis") and Betsy A. Ingraham ("Attorney Ingraham") billed at $500 per hour.
Attorney Joshua R. Goodbaum ("Attorney Goodbaum") billed at $550 per hour.
Attorney Meaghan Kirby ("Attorney Kirby") billed at $250 per hour.
Attorney Jordan Wheeler spent 12 minutes working on this case and that she billed at an hourly rate of $350.
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Charter Practices International, LLC et al v. Robb
Sep 13, 2024 · Commercial · Older than two years, not in medians · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $425 $425 Attorney $260 $260 Attorney $270 $270 Attorney $240 $240 The court's words
JHW: 30 hours @ $425
SRA: 25 hours @ $260
ACS: 10 hours @ $270
CH: 2 hours @ $240
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Trustees of the I.U.O.E. Local 478 Annuity Fund et al v. National Shoring, LLC
Jun 13, 2024 · ERISA benefits · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $250 $250 The court's words
Plaintiffs' counsel has also filed an invoice and an affidavit indicating that the firm expended eight hours on the litigation at an hourly rate of $250.00, resulting in $2,000.00 in attorneys' fees.
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Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable
May 22, 2024 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $196 $196 Attorney $204 $204 Attorney $205 $205 Paralegal $115 $115 The court's words
2016 $196.26 1.10 (WWZ) $215.89
2018 $203.58 1.40 (RDZ) $305.37 0.10 (WWZ)
2019 $204.78 5.30 (RDZ) $3,022.55 9.46 (WWZ)
The Court adds the paralegal’s fee of $92 (0.8 hours of work at a rate of $115)
Earlier rulings
| Case | Date | Approved rates |
|---|---|---|
| Mercado v. Bridgeport | Feb 29, 2024 | Attorney $350, Attorney $350 |
| Miro v. Bridgeport et al | Jan 26, 2024 | Attorney $400 |
| Lliguicota v. Diamond Nail Salon, LLC et al | Jan 5, 2024 | Partner $400, Associate $225, Law clerk $140, Associate $200 |
FAQ
What hourly rate does the D. Connecticut approve for associates?
A median of $225 an hour across 6 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
What hourly rate does the D. Connecticut approve for attorneys?
A median of $385 an hour across 6 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
How often does the D. Connecticut cut a requested hourly rate?
For 2 of 20 timekeepers (10%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the D. Connecticut?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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