Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, D. Guam
3 approved rates from 3 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Jul 1, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
Fewer than 5 approved rates for any one role in the last two years. Each ruling is listed below.
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent D. Guam rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Hoie v. Lee, No. 1:25-cv-00027 (D. Guam July 1, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $320 for an attorney); Ryan v. Mansapit-Shimizu, No. 1:23-cv-00015 (D. Guam Feb. 13, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $350 for an attorney); Philips v. Berman, No. 1:23-cv-00017 (D. Guam Mar. 10, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $250 for an attorney).
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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Jul 1, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $500 $320 The court's words
Petitioner seeks a rate of $250 for his local counsel on Guam, Daron J. Berman; and a rate of $500 for his lead counsel based in Florida, Andrew M. Bonderud.
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Ryan v. Mansapit-Shimizu et al
Feb 13, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 $350 The court's words
The Parties do not dispute Plaintiff's claimed reasonable hourly rate of $350.00 for his two attorneys. The Court is also satisfied that $350.00 per hour is "in line with those [rates] prevailing in the community for similar services by lawyers of reasonably comparable skill, experience and reputation."
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Mar 10, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $250 $250 The court's words
Defendants calculated a total of $19,437.50 in legal fees, which consists of 77.75 hours at $250.00 per hour from June 26, 2023, through August 19, 2024.
FAQ
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the D. Guam?
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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