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Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, E.D. New York

400 approved rates from 143 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Sep 25, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.

RoleMedianMiddle halfRangeRates
Partner $400 $325 to $496 $90 to $1,683 100
Of counsel $400 $375 to $800 8
Associate $275 $200 to $350 $100 to $1,441 121
Attorney $350 $300 to $400 $100 to $935 66
Paralegal $100 $100 to $125 $50 to $225 77
Law clerk $100 $75 to $110 $75 to $300 15

Approved rates by year

YearPartnerAssociateParalegal
2026 $450 (45)$300 (46)$120 (28)
2025 $400 (49)$250 (66)$100 (41)
2024 $450 (48)$278 (44)$100 (36)

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.

Attorney rates by years of experience

ExperienceMedianMiddle halfRates
0-4 years$210$175 to $32816
5-9 years$325$300 to $39112
10-19 years$400$400 to $58025
20+ years$450$399 to $50020

Only rates where the opinion states the attorney's years of experience.

The court approved a lower rate than requested for 104 of 395 timekeepers (26%), by a median 37.5%.

Cite these rates

$400/hr

In E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $400 an hour (100 rates).

Based on 100 rates. Rates approved in E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$400/hr

In E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved of counsel rate was $400 an hour (8 rates).

Based on 8 rates. Rates approved in E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$275/hr

In E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved associate rate was $275 an hour (121 rates).

Based on 121 rates. Rates approved in E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$350/hr

In E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $350 an hour (66 rates).

Based on 66 rates. Rates approved in E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$100/hr

In E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved paralegal rate was $100 an hour (77 rates).

Based on 77 rates. Rates approved in E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$100/hr

In E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved law clerk rate was $100 an hour (15 rates).

Based on 15 rates. Rates approved in E.D. New York fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

Copy these rulings as citations

Recent E.D. New York rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.

Wang v. Keeper Holdings, Inc., No. 1:24-cv-00672 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 25, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $125 for a paralegal with 12 years' experience); R & K Produce Inc. v. Marnock LLC, No. 1:25-cv-05570 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 10, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $485 for an attorney); Trustees of the Local 7 Tile Industry Welfare Fund v. ELA Stone Corp., No. 1:25-cv-03671 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 9, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $340 for a partner; $340 for an associate; $120 for a paralegal); In re Whaleco/Potter Handy Data Privacy Mass Actions, No. 1:25-cv-04916 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 9, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $1,683 for a partner with 25 years' experience; $1,683 for a partner with 13 years' experience; $1,441 for an associate with 9 years' experience); In re Whaleco Privacy Litigation, No. 1:25-cv-05854 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 9, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $1,683 for a partner with 25 years' experience; $1,683 for a partner with 13 years' experience; $829 to $1,441 for associates); Dilfanian v. The New York City Department of Education, No. 1:12-cv-06012 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 8, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $250 for an attorney); Han v. Shang Noodle House, Inc., No. 1:20-cv-02266 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 8, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $150 for a partner); Everyday People NYC LLC v. Ali, No. 1:23-cv-02436 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 27, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $580 for a partner with 13 years' experience); Bonkoungou v. Royal Protective Services, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-06553 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 25, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $400 for of counsel; $500 for a partner); Olivares Ojeda v. 18th Ave. Food Market, Inc., No. 1:24-cv-03691 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 25, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $450 for a partner; $350 for an associate; $125 for a paralegal); Gesualdi v. Webster Plumbing Supply Inc., No. 1:26-cv-00480 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 25, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $450 for partners); Miami Home LLC v. Bijoux, No. 1:24-cv-03143 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 24, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $150 for attorneys).

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.

  • Wang v. Keeper Holdings, Inc. et al

    Sep 25, 2026 · Wage and hour · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Associate $350
    Paralegal 12 years $120 $125
    The court's words
    Counsel seeks $350 per hour for work completed by Youngchae Cho, an associate at the firm who was not yet admitted to the bar at the time of the trial
    seeks between $120 and $200 per hour for work completed by Jia Choi, a paralegal with approximately 12 years of experience in labor and employment litigation

  • R & K Produce Inc. v. Marnock LLC et al

    Sep 10, 2026 · Commercial

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $485 $485
    The court's words
    Plaintiff seeks attorneys' fees at a rate of $485.00 per hour. (Brown Decl. ¶ 16.) Mr. Brown stated that he has "concentrate[d] [his] practice on matters related to PACA and [has] been practicing since 2006." (Id.) Accordingly, I find that $485.00 is a reasonable hourly rate.

  • Trustees of the Local 7 Tile Industry Welfare Fund et al v. ELA Stone Corp.

    Sep 9, 2026 · ERISA benefits

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $450 $340
    Associate $340 $340
    Paralegal $160 $120
    The court's words
    Plaintiffs seek fees of $8,204 for 22.9 hours worked by counsel, with Ms. Moosnick billing at a rate of $450 per hour and Ms. Iorfino billing at a rate of $340 per hour.
    While this Court finds Ms. Iorfino’s rate to be reasonable, Ms. Moosnick’s rate is excessive. Both attorneys graduated law school in 2021, notwithstanding Ms. Moosnick’s title as partner.
    Plaintiffs also seek to recover additional fees of $1,312 for 8.2 hours of work performed by paralegals (or legal assistants) billing at the rate of $160 per hour.

  • In re Whaleco/Potter Handy Data Privacy Mass Actions

    Sep 9, 2026 · Other · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner 25 years $1,683 $1,683
    Partner 13 years $1,683 $1,683
    Associate 9 years $1,441 $1,441
    Associate 8 years $1,441 $1,441
    Associate $1,122 $1,122
    Associate 4 years $1,122 $1,122
    Associate 3 years $973 $973
    Associate 1 years $829 $829
    Paralegal $383 $150
    The court's words
    Serrin Turner, partner, $1,683 per hour
    Alexander C.K. Wyman, partner, $1,683 per hour
    Matthew Valenti, associate, $1,441 per hour
    Kathryn Running, associate, $1,441 per hour
    Panya Gupta, associate, $1,122 per hour
    Alexandra van Doren, associate, $1,122 per hour
    Saisha Mediratta, associate, $973 per hour
    Christina Williams, associate, $829 per hour
    Hannah Kim, paralegal, $383 per hour

  • In re Whaleco Privacy Litigation

    Sep 9, 2026 · Consumer protection · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner 25 years $1,683 $1,683
    Partner 13 years $1,683 $1,683
    Associate $1,441 $1,441
    Associate $1,441 $1,441
    Associate $1,122 $1,122
    Associate $1,122 $1,122
    Associate $973 $973
    Associate $829 $829
    Paralegal $383 $150
    The court's words
    Serrin Turner, partner, $1,683 per hour
    Alexander C.K. Wyman, partner, $1,683 per hour
    Matthew Valenti, associate, $1,441 per hour
    Kathryn Running, associate, $1,441 per hour
    Panya Gupta, associate, $1,122 per hour
    Alexandra van Doren, associate, $1,122 per hour
    Saisha Mediratta, associate, $973 per hour
    Christina Williams, associate, $829 per hour
    Hannah Kim, paralegal, $383 per hour

  • Dilfanian v. The New York City Department of Education et al

    Sep 8, 2026 · Employment · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $250 $250
    The court's words
    the Court awards attorney travel time fees for nine hours (ninety percent of the ten hours requested) at $250.04 per hour (half of counsel’s $500.08 hourly rate)

  • Han v. Shang Noodle House, Inc. et al

    Sep 8, 2026 · Wage and hour · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $350 $150
    The court's words
    The Court accordingly reduces John Troy’s non-partner-level rate to $150 per hour.

  • Everyday People NYC LLC v. Ali

    Aug 27, 2026 · Intellectual property · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner 13 years $830 $580
    Partner 30 years $630
    Associate 4 years $360
    Associate 8 years $510
    Associate 7 years $390
    Associate $460
    Paralegal $275
    The court's words
    Mr. Sholder is a partner who has been practicing trademark litigation for at least 13 years. (Id.) He billed 44.7 hours to this matter at rates between $580 and $830 per hour.
    Mr. Sessler is a partner with 30 years of experience. (Id. ¶ 9). He billed 2.1 hours to this litigation at a rate of $630 per hour.
    Ms. Gunther is an associate who has been in practice for approximately 4 years. (Id. ¶ 9). She billed 90.8 hours to this matter at rates between $280 and $360 per hour.
    Ms. Cole was an associate at the firm and has been in practice for approximately 8 years. (Id. ¶ 9). She billed 60.8 hours on this litigation at rates between $345 and $510 per hour.
    Ms. Safran is a staff associate with approximately 7 years of experience. (Id. ¶ 9). She billed 8.4 hours to this litigation at rates ranging between $320 and $390 per hour.
    Mr. Greenberg was an associate at the firm, but Plaintiff did not provide details as to Mr. Greenberg's years of experience. (Id. ¶ 9). He billed 3.8 hours to this litigation at a rate of $460 per hour.
    Ms. Chan-Lee is a paralegal. (Id. ¶ 9). Plaintiff does not provide details as to the years of experience. She billed 11.8 hours to this litigation at a rate of $275 per hour.

  • Bonkoungou et al v. Royal Protective Services, Inc.

    Aug 25, 2026 · Wage and hour

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Of counsel $400 $400
    Partner $500 $500
    The court's words
    Mr. Beresin is counsel to the Samuel Law Firm, has been admitted to practice in New York since 1992, and has been litigating wage and hour cases for at least five years. (Id. ¶ 8.) Mr. Beresin’s billing rate is $400 and he billed 11:48 hours.
    Attorney Michael Samuel is the founder of the Samuel Law Firm, has been admitted in New York since 1993, and his practice has almost exclusively consisted of wage-and-hour cases. (Id. ¶¶ 6, 12.) His billing rate is $500 and he billed 2:30 hours.

  • Olivares Ojeda et al v. 18th Ave. Food Market, Inc. et al

    Aug 25, 2026 · Wage and hour

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $450 $450
    Associate $350 $350
    Paralegal $125 $125
    The court's words
    Mr. Faillace is the Managing Member of Michael Faillace & Associates P.C. and has practiced law since 1983. ... Mr. Faillace's billing rate is $450 and he billed 1.7 hours.
    Attorney Robert Jun is an associate attorney at Michael Faillace & Associates P.C. and has practiced since 2014. ... Mr. Jun's billing rate is $350 and he billed 0.7 hours.
    A paralegal ("PL") with a rate of $125 billed 5.2 hours.

  • Gesualdi et al v. Webster Plumbing Supply Inc. et al

    Aug 25, 2026 · ERISA benefits

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $510 $450
    Partner $525 $450
    The court's words
    Plaintiffs request $4,138.50 in attorney’s fees, which represents 0.6 hours billed at $510 per hour for partner time in 2025 and 7.3 hours billed at $525 per hour for partner time in 2026, all for Mr. Adler.
    Plaintiffs request $4,138.50 in attorney’s fees, which represents 0.6 hours billed at $510 per hour for partner time in 2025 and 7.3 hours billed at $525 per hour for partner time in 2026, all for Mr. Adler.

  • Miami Home LLC v. Bijoux et al

    Aug 24, 2026 · Commercial

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $215 $150
    Attorney $500 $150
    The court's words
    Plaintiff’s counsel, Hasbani & Light, P.C., requests an hourly rate of $215 per attorney and $500 flat fee for each court appearance.
    Although Plaintiff’s counsel also seeks a $500 flat fee for each court appearance, the Court does not find, nor does counsel provide, any reason to distinguish time spent in court from other legal work.

  • T.M.W. v. Nassau County Police Department et al

    Aug 24, 2026 · Civil rights

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $350 $350
    The court's words
    Accordingly, Counsel’s hourly rate of $350.00 is eminently reasonable considering his background and experience and is likewise in line in with this District’s forum rule.

  • Trustees of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 154 Welfare, Pension, Annuity, and Apprenticeship and Training Funds v. DME Construction Associates Inc.

    Aug 21, 2026 · ERISA benefits

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $300 $300
    Associate $200 $200
    The court's words
    the $300 hourly rate for Michael S. Adler, a partner, with a practice that focuses on multiemployer employee benefit plans in ERISA litigation, is reasonable as compared to the $450 to $650 range for partners in this District.
    the $200 hourly rate for Allison Herstic, a junior associate with a primary practice area of labor and ERISA litigation, is reasonable as compared to the $150 - $300 range for junior associates in this District.

  • Trustees of the Local 7 Tile Industry Welfare Fund, Local 7 Tile Industry Annuity Fund, and Tile Layers Local Union 52 Pension Fund et al v. StoneAge LLC

    Aug 20, 2026 · ERISA benefits

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $450 $340
    Associate $340 $340
    Paralegal $160 $120
    The court's words
    Ms. Moosnick, a 2021 law school graduate, billed $450 per hour for work with respect to the Tile Funds and $390 per hour for work with respect to the Marble Funds.
    Ms. Iorfino, also a 2021 law graduate, billed $340 per hour for work with respect to the Tile Funds and $290 per hour for work with respect to the Marble Funds.
    Several paralegals billed at $160 per hour for work with respect to the Tile Funds and at a rate of $130 per hour for work with respect to the Marble Funds.

Earlier rulings

CaseDateApproved rates
Golden Bridge LLC v. 150-30 Ave Realty LLC et al Aug 11, 2026 Attorney $350
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Aug 7, 2026 Attorney $248, Paralegal $100
Reyling et al v. Three Village Central School District et al Jul 22, 2026 Partner $450, Associate $150, Law clerk $100, Paralegal $100, other $100
Teoh v. Manhasset Restaurant, LLC et al Jul 21, 2026 Partner $400, Associate $300, Associate $225
Hammell v. Pilot Products, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan et al Jul 15, 2026
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable Jul 14, 2026 Attorney $263
Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company v. Wertzberger et al Jul 8, 2026 Paralegal $125
Trustees of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 154 Welfare, Pension, Annuity, and Apprenticeship and Training Funds v. DME Construction Associates Inc. Jul 3, 2026 Partner $300, Associate $200, Paralegal $100, Paralegal $100, Paralegal $100
Mejia v. Jose I. Landscaping Inc. et al Jul 2, 2026 Attorney $400, Associate $250, Associate $175, Paralegal $100
Teoh v. Manhasset Restaurant, LLC et al Jul 1, 2026 Partner $400, Associate $300, Associate $225
Wells Fargo Bank National Association v. 366 Realty LLC et al Jun 17, 2026 Partner $450, Paralegal $100
Dutan et al v. ODD Construction Inc. et al Jun 5, 2026 Attorney $500, Attorney $400, Associate $250, Paralegal $100
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable Jun 4, 2026 Attorney $263
Roman v. J.I.M.C. Restaurant Corp. et al May 28, 2026 Partner $350
Song v. Doperation, Inc. et al May 26, 2026 Partner $450, Paralegal $100
Chancy v. Moods Cafe I, Inc. et al May 26, 2026 Partner $450, Associate $350
Garcia Mejia v. The Bahche Inc. May 18, 2026 Associate $400, Paralegal $150
Midvale Indemnity Company v. Arevalos Construction Corp. et al May 13, 2026 Attorney $200, Paralegal $125
Gesualdi et al v. Adria Infrastructure LLC et al May 6, 2026 Partner $510
Guadalupe v. Chase Auto Finance Corp et al May 5, 2026 Attorney $340
Argila et al v. FAC Construction & Painting Corp. et al Apr 30, 2026 Partner $305, Associate $255, Associate $225, other $165, Paralegal $105
HANDL Capital 531, LLC v. New Generation Holdings, LLC et al Apr 27, 2026 Partner $450, Partner $500
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation v. US Mortgage Corporation Apr 27, 2026 Partner $325, Partner $350, Partner $360, Associate $250, Attorney $175, Law clerk $120, Paralegal $100, other $80
Crayola Properties, Inc. v. Jetson Electric Bikes LLC Mar 31, 2026 Partner $580, Of counsel $655, Associate $355
Herrera v. Star Masonary, Inc. et al Mar 31, 2026 Associate $350, Attorney $350, Paralegal $150
Garcia et al v. Magnotta et al Mar 31, 2026 Paralegal $100
Torres v. K & T Provisions, Inc. et al Mar 30, 2026 Attorney $400, Paralegal $100
The Annuity and Health & Welfare Funds of the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 2013, AFL-CIO v. 134-54 Maple Avenue Tenants Corp. Mar 27, 2026 Partner $318
Sanchez v. EZ Parking Corporation et al Mar 25, 2026 Attorney $152
Lin v. Rising Sun Restaurant, Inc. et al Mar 23, 2026 Partner $325, Associate $200, Associate $150, Associate $110, Associate $110, Attorney $100, Law clerk $75
Ammann v. Sharestates, Inc. et al Mar 20, 2026 Partner $550, Partner $550
In re Wang Litigation Mar 17, 2026 Partner $400, Associate $250, Associate $150, Law clerk $100, Law clerk $75, Law clerk $75
Crayola Properties, Inc. v. Jetson Electric Bikes LLC Mar 10, 2026 Partner $580, Of counsel $655, Associate $355
Ballard v. Dzurenda et al Mar 10, 2026 Partner $650
Trustees of the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund, Trade Education Fund, and 401(k) Savings Plan et al v. LG Elite Plumbing, Inc. et al Mar 6, 2026 Partner $410, Partner $450, Associate $200
Kimba Industries Inc. v. Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company Mar 5, 2026 Paralegal $175, Paralegal $150
Trustees of the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund, Trade Education Fund, and 401(k) Savings Plan et al v. LG Elite Plumbing, Inc. et al Feb 17, 2026 Attorney $410, Attorney $310, Paralegal $125
Roma v. David Carmili, Physician, P.C. et al Feb 10, 2026 Attorney $300, Attorney $300, Associate $100, Associate $100, Associate $100, Paralegal $70
IME WatchDog, Inc. v. Gelardi et al Feb 9, 2026 Attorney $300, Attorney $450, Attorney $300
Pointers, Cleaners & Caulkers Annuity Fund, Pension Fund and Welfare Fund, Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund, International Masonry Institute, Bricklayers International Pension Fund, Building Res et al v. Avalanche Construction Group, Inc. et al Feb 6, 2026 Partner $305, Partner $305
Amador et al v. 109-19 Food Corp. et al Jan 30, 2026 Partner $450, Associate $350, Associate $300, Paralegal $125
Avila Rueda v. A & G Iron Works Corp et al Jan 23, 2026
Trustees of the Pavers and Road Builders District Council Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Funds and the Trustees of the Local 1010 Apprenticeship, Skill Improvement and Training Fund v. Graci Paving Associates, Inc. Jan 22, 2026 Partner $333, Paralegal $132
Horizon Income Strategies LLC et al v. Shanley et al Jan 20, 2026 Partner $500, Associate $375
Gesualdi et al v. ARA Plumbing Corp. Jan 6, 2026 Partner $345
Trustees of the Pavers and Road Builders District Council Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Funds et al v. Toros Brothers Construction Corp. Nov 24, 2025 Partner $333, Associate $333
The Annuity, Pension, Welfare, Training and Labor Management Cooperation Trust Funds of The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14-14B, AFL-CIO et al v. Graci Paving Associates, Inc. Nov 21, 2025 Attorney $456
Mendez v. Natural Deli Corp. et al Nov 5, 2025 Of counsel $400, Partner $325
Vazquez v. Cousins Grocery And Grill, Inc. et al Nov 4, 2025 Attorney $250, Associate $175, Associate $175, Paralegal $75
Fanus v. 210 East 51st Street, LLC Nov 4, 2025 Attorney $400
Nolasco et al v. Sunrise Metal Inc. et al Oct 30, 2025 Attorney $500, Attorney $400, Paralegal $100
JTH Tax LLC v. Kukla et al Oct 28, 2025 Associate $208, Partner $264, Partner $336
Rafter et al v. Everlast Sign & Service Inc. et al Oct 17, 2025 Attorney $400
Restrepo v. Mechanical Electrical Corp. Oct 10, 2025 Partner $410, Paralegal $90
Satchel v. Kizzi Satchel Oct 10, 2025 Partner $750, Partner $600, Associate $350, Paralegal $225
Kim v. J & J Safetymate Corp. et al Sep 30, 2025 Partner $500, Associate $175, Paralegal $125
Hasemann et al v. Gerber Products Co. Sep 29, 2025
Shah v. Liston et al Sep 29, 2025 Attorney $600, Attorney $400, Paralegal $100, other $75
Fanus v. 210 East 51st Street, LLC Sep 29, 2025 Attorney $400
HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, Ltd. v. Real Green Management Corp. Sep 19, 2025 Attorney $460, Attorney $470, Associate $450, Law clerk $300
Lata et al v. Live Construction Corp. et al Sep 18, 2025 Attorney $400, Paralegal $100
Reyes v. Bellerose Halal Meat Inc. et. al. Sep 17, 2025 Attorney $400, Paralegal $70
Talmaci v. VEP Associates LLC et al Sep 11, 2025 Partner $450, Attorney $400
Chacha v. Nueva Era Flower Corp. et al Sep 8, 2025 Partner $450, Associate $325, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $100
Hart v. Kitchen Infinity, Inc. Sep 5, 2025 Partner $500, Associate $100
Kilkenny, et al., as Trustees of the Construction Council Local 175 Annuity Fund et al v. Manco Enterprises, Inc. et al Sep 2, 2025 Attorney $325, Attorney $325
Kim et al v. Kini LIC Corp et al Sep 2, 2025 Associate $150
Pagano et al v. HN & Sons LLC et al Aug 28, 2025 Attorney $400, Attorney $400
Restrepo v. New Phase Electrical Contractors, Inc. Aug 28, 2025
Stavola v. Macro Digital Technology Corp. et al Aug 27, 2025 Associate $320, Paralegal $100
Trustees of the Building Trades Educational Benefit Fund, The Building Trades Annuity Benefit Fund, Building Trades Welfare Benefit Fund and the Electrician's Retirement Fund v. Preferred Electric II Inc. et al Aug 26, 2025 Associate $250
Rodriguez v. MRC Bakery Corp. et al Aug 24, 2025 Partner $400, Paralegal $95
St Louis v. Sugar Rush Inc. Aug 18, 2025 Partner $450, Associate $300, Paralegal $125
Trustees of the Local 7 Tile Industry Welfare Fund, Trustees of the Local 7 Tile Industry Annuity Fund, Trustees of the Tile Layers Local Union 52 Pension Fund et al v. Top Stone & Tile, Inc. Aug 15, 2025 Partner $390, Associate $200, Paralegal $100
Sanchez Juarez et al v. 156-40 Grill LLC et al Aug 14, 2025 Paralegal $75, other $75
Durso et al v. Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Aug 14, 2025 Associate $450, Associate $450
Gil Moreno v. Capital Concrete NY Inc. et al Aug 13, 2025 Partner $550, Associate $400, Paralegal $150
Durso et al v. Casa Bella Contracting, Inc. Aug 12, 2025 Associate $360, Associate $450, Associate $450
Moses v. Gundo Designs Inc Aug 5, 2025 Partner $450, Associate $325, Law clerk $100, Paralegal $100
G & G Closed Circuit Events, LLC v. Lalmansingh et al Aug 4, 2025 Attorney $350
Durso et al v. Tirrenio, Inc. Jul 29, 2025 Associate $360, Associate $450
Miller v. Building Services Inc. et al Jul 11, 2025 Partner $450, Associate $300, Paralegal $100
Trustees of the North Atlantic States Carpenters Health, Pension, Annuity, Apprenticeship, and Labor Management Cooperation Funds v. BP Interiors, Corp. Jul 9, 2025 Partner $275, Associate $275, Paralegal $120
Mejia v. Ke Lai Xiang Number One Restaurant Inc. et al Jul 7, 2025 Partner $400, Paralegal $100
Teoh v. Manhasset Restaurant, LLC et al Jun 23, 2025 Associate $300, Associate $150, Associate $225, Associate $113, Law clerk $75, Law clerk $75
Gesualdi et al v. Cropsey Scrap Iron & Metal Corp. Jun 5, 2025 Partner $495
Restrepo v. Dynamic Fire, Inc. Jun 4, 2025 Partner $410
Trustees of the North Atlantic States Carpenters Health, Pension, Annuity, Apprenticeship, and Labor Management Cooperation Funds v. Greenebuild LLC May 22, 2025 Associate $275, Paralegal $120, other $120
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Local Union No. 290 v. T20 World Cup USA, Inc. May 19, 2025 other $230
Kilkenny, et al., as Trustees of the Construction Council Local 175 Annuity Fund et al v. Manco Enterprises, Inc. et al May 15, 2025 Attorney $325
McDevitt v. Suffolk County et al May 9, 2025 Attorney $500, Attorney $300
Blue Castle (Cayman) Ltd. v. Gallagher et al May 6, 2025 Attorney $225
Rouse v. Broadway & Cooper LLC et al Apr 30, 2025 Attorney $300, other $75
Financial Services Vehicle Trust v. Samaroo Apr 21, 2025 Partner $300, Associate $225
Restrepo v. Apache Legend Group Corp. Apr 18, 2025 Partner $410
Teoh v. Manhasset Restaurant, LLC et al Apr 10, 2025 Associate $150, Associate $113
Kmonicek v. ASAP Restoration Inc. Apr 3, 2025 Partner $750, Associate $500, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150
Holiday Park Drive LLC v. Newist Corp. et al Apr 2, 2025 Partner $450, Of counsel $395, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150
Torres v. K & T Provisions, Inc. et al Mar 28, 2025 Partner $400, Paralegal $100
LM Insurance Corporation v. Safety National Casualty Corporation et al Mar 24, 2025 Partner $95, Partner $190, Partner $95, Partner $180, Partner $90, Partner $190, Partner $95, Partner $185, Associate $180, Associate $190, Partner $210, Partner $210, Associate $210, Attorney $210, Associate $143, Associate $116, Associate $116, Associate $116, Associate $142, Attorney $163, Attorney $116, Associate $142, Attorney $144
Nicholas v. Franklin Finest Deli Corp et al Mar 18, 2025 Attorney $200
Trustees of the North Atlantic States Carpenters Health, Pension, Annuity, Apprenticeship, and Labor Management Cooperation Funds v. Greenebuild LLC Mar 18, 2025 Associate $275, Paralegal $120, Law clerk $120
Trustees of the Pavers and Road Builders District Council Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Funds et al v. Toros Brothers Construction Corp. Mar 16, 2025 Attorney $333, Associate $333
Harbus v. Vosa TV Inc Mar 14, 2025 Partner $650, Associate $250
Mecea v. Yid Info Inc Mar 11, 2025 Associate $325, Associate $200, Paralegal $100
Ghahremani v. Craft for Kids Imports, Inc. et al Mar 11, 2025 Partner $500, Associate $320, Associate $220
Herrera v. Boston Market Corporation Mar 7, 2025 Paralegal $115, Paralegal $100
Escobar v. Mahopac Food Corp. et al Mar 5, 2025 Associate $175, Law clerk $75
Holder v. G&A Flaggers LLC et al Mar 5, 2025 Paralegal $50
NextGear Capital, Inc. et al v. Tristate Auto Service Center, Inc. et al Feb 27, 2025 Attorney $335, Attorney $360, Attorney $290, Attorney $325
Miller v. Building Services Inc. et al Feb 26, 2025 Partner $450, Associate $300, Paralegal $100
Durso et al v. Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Feb 25, 2025 Associate $450, Associate $450
Guidice et al v. All Reliable Services, Inc. Feb 18, 2025 Partner $295, Associate $250, Associate $235
Davis v. Navada's Bar and Lounge, LLC et al Feb 16, 2025 Partner $350, Paralegal $125
Lawson et al v. Rubin et al Feb 14, 2025 Partner $1,000, Of counsel $800, Attorney $500, Attorney $400, Associate $350, other $225, Paralegal $150
Singh v. Anmol Food Mart, Inc. et al Feb 8, 2025 Associate $100
Abularach v. High Wing Aviation LLC Feb 5, 2025 Attorney $450
Ghahremani v. Craft for Kids Imports, Inc. et al Feb 5, 2025 Partner $500, Associate $320, Associate $220
Trustees of the North Atlantic States Carpenters Health, Pension, Annuity, Apprenticeship, and Labor Management Cooperation Funds v. WND Construction LLC et al Feb 4, 2025 Partner $275, Partner $350, Associate $275, Law clerk $275, Paralegal $120, Paralegal $120
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 3, 2025 Attorney $242, Paralegal $100
Lunnon v. Rigolo Productions LLC et al Jan 27, 2025 Associate $350, Paralegal $50
Trustees of the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund, Trade Education Fund, and 401(k) Savings Plan et al v. Recine & Sons Plumbing & Heating, Inc. et al Jan 27, 2025 Partner $410, Paralegal $100
Guidice et al v. All Reliable Services, Inc. Jan 26, 2025 Partner $250, Partner $295, Associate $200, Associate $250, Associate $185, Associate $235, other $125, other $135, Paralegal $80
Trustees of the Pavers and Road Builders District Council Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Funds et al v. Atlantic Specialty, Inc. et al Jan 15, 2025 Partner $333, Paralegal $90
Sanchez v. Top City Gourmet, Inc. et al Jan 13, 2025 other $75
Hammell v. Pilot Products, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan et al Jan 10, 2025 Attorney $935, other $170
Melendez v. Jazeera Restaurant Inc. et al Dec 6, 2024 Partner $400, Associate $325, Associate $300, Associate $250, Paralegal $100
Serrano Perez v. Mesa Azteca Corp. et al Dec 5, 2024 Of counsel $375, Partner $350, Paralegal $125
Thomas Gesuladi, Louis Bisgnano, Michael OToole, Michel C. Bourgal, Darin Jeffers, Frank H. Finkel, Marc Herbst, Thomas Corbett, Robert G. Wessels and Rocco Tomassetti SR. v. GW Mechanical Inc. Dec 5, 2024 Partner $335, Associate $280
Huang v. Sunstone Pathology Services PC et al Nov 27, 2024 Partner $450, Attorney $350, Associate $200, Paralegal $125
Trustees of the Pavers and Road Builders District Council Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Funds et al v. Atlantic Specialty, Inc. et al Nov 26, 2024 Partner $333, Associate $300, Paralegal $90
Sanchez Juarez et al v. 156-40 Grill LLC et al Nov 20, 2024 Attorney $400, Associate $300, Law clerk $100, Paralegal $75, Law clerk $75
Holiday Park Drive LLC v. Newist Corp. et al Nov 15, 2024 Partner $545, Attorney $400, Associate $370, Paralegal $95
Regions Bank v. J1M Realty Inc. et al Nov 14, 2024 Of counsel $380, Associate $286
Alonso v. Spicy Pizza Corp. et al Oct 24, 2024 Paralegal $70, Paralegal $100
Long Island Roller Rebels v. County of Nassau et al Oct 24, 2024 Attorney $575, Attorney $500, Attorney $275
Santiago v. Agadjani et al Oct 11, 2024 Attorney $301
Knights v. City University of New York et al Oct 3, 2024
Erdemir v. Allstate Marble & Granite, Kitchens and Baths Inc. et. al. Sep 30, 2024 Attorney $400, Attorney $325
Ruiz v. MAP Foods Inc. et al Sep 30, 2024 Attorney $425, Attorney $250, Associate $175, Paralegal $75
Holloway v. City of New York et al Sep 27, 2024 Attorney $450
IME WatchDog, Inc. v. Gelardi et al Sep 25, 2024 Associate $300, Partner $450
The Annuity, Welfare and Apprenticeship Skill Improvement & Safety Funds of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15, 15A, 15C & 15D, AFL-CIO et al v. Baymen Industries Ltd. Sep 24, 2024 Attorney $410
Duffy III v. Illinois Tool Works, Inc. et al Sep 24, 2024 Partner $700, Partner $700, Partner $700, Partner $600, Partner $500, Partner $500, Partner $500, Partner $450, Partner $450, Associate $230, Associate $230, Paralegal $125, Partner $400
Andrade Solis v. Tropical Restaurant Bar Inc. et al Sep 19, 2024 Associate $325, Paralegal $50
Gayle v. Harry's Nurses Registry, Inc. et al Sep 13, 2024 Attorney $350, Paralegal $80
Gesualdi et al v. Rizzo Associates, Inc. Sep 11, 2024 Partner $305, Partner $325, Associate $280
Trustees of the Plumbers Local Union No. 1 Welfare Fund, Vacation & Holiday Fund, Trade Education Fund, and 401(K) Savings Plan et al v. Tri-C Mechanical Inc. et al Sep 10, 2024 Partner $375, Partner $410, Associate $285, Associate $310
Santander Bank, N.A. v. Little Fat Trucking et al Sep 9, 2024
Jaramillo v. Latino Regal Corp. et al Sep 4, 2024 Associate $275, Associate $300, Associate $250, Associate $250, Associate $200, Associate $300, Associate $200, Law clerk $85, Paralegal $100, Paralegal $85
Castillo v. Hollis Deli & Grill Corp. et al Aug 22, 2024 Attorney $350
Chavez v. Roosevelt Tropical, Corp. Aug 21, 2024 Attorney $250
Alzal Corp. v. Killer Carz, LLC et al Aug 19, 2024 Partner $450
Trustees of the Pavers and Road Builders District Council Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Funds et al v. Rici Corp. Aug 19, 2024 Associate $290
Trustees of the Building Trades Educational Benefit Fund, the Building Trades Annuity Benefit Fund, Building Trades Welfare Benefit Fund and the Electrician's Retirement Fund v. Demand Electric Inc. et al Aug 19, 2024 Attorney $250
Dominguez et al v. 4 Giron Construction Inc. et al Aug 15, 2024 Paralegal $50
Naraine v. Washdry Tech Inc et al Aug 15, 2024 Attorney $500
Demopoulos et al v. Showtime on the Piers, LLC Aug 13, 2024 Associate $325
Chalos & Co, P.C. v. SRAM & MRAM Resources Berhad et al Aug 9, 2024 Partner $500, Attorney $400
Hinson v. Tammys Nail Utopia LLC et al Jul 31, 2024 Associate $250, Paralegal $50
Restrepo v. National Maintenance, Inc. Jul 31, 2024
Trustees of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 154 Welfare, Pension, Annuity, and Apprenticeship and Training Funds v. Related Services, LLC Jul 29, 2024 Associate $200, Paralegal $100
Jimenez v. Green Olive Inc. et al Jul 28, 2024 Attorney $425, Paralegal $75
Blue Castle (Cayman) Ltd. v. Astudillo et al Jul 26, 2024 Attorney $150
Montiel v. Mi Esquina Deli Corp. et al Jul 23, 2024 Attorney $400, Attorney $500
Chalos & Co, P.C. v. SRAM & MRAM Resources Berhad et al Jul 19, 2024 Partner $500, Attorney $400
Duffy III v. Illinois Tool Works, Inc. et al Jul 18, 2024 Partner $700, Partner $700, Partner $700, Partner $600, Partner $500, Partner $500, Partner $500, Partner $450, Partner $450, Associate $230, Associate $230, Paralegal $125, Partner $400
EZ Pawn Corporation v. City of New York Jul 15, 2024 Attorney $375
Cooper v. Fire & Ice Trucking, Corp. et al Jul 9, 2024 Attorney $250, Paralegal $50
Roytlender v. D. Malek Realty, LLC et. al. Jun 10, 2024 Of counsel $350, Of counsel $400, Associate $275, Associate $300, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $175, other $100
Leo v. Province Therapeutics, LLC et al Jun 10, 2024 Partner $450, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $95, Law clerk $75, other $45
Gramajo v. Basari Market LLC et al May 29, 2024 Partner $425, Attorney $250, Paralegal $75
Perez v. 66 Meat Corp. et al May 28, 2024 Paralegal $50
Leo v. Province Therapeutics, LLC et al May 24, 2024 Partner $450, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $95, Law clerk $75
Emerson Electric Co. v. Holmes et al May 23, 2024 Partner $350, Partner $400, Associate $225, Associate $275
Trustees of the North Atlantic States Carpenters Health, Pension, Annuity, Apprenticeship, and Labor Management Cooperation Funds v. Dame Contracting, Inc. May 21, 2024 Associate $275
Sung v. Top System Alarm Inc. et al May 4, 2024 Attorney $400, Partner $400, Paralegal $170
Villegas et al v. Jorge's Restaurant Corp. et al Apr 24, 2024 Attorney $350, Attorney $325, Paralegal $125
Quintuna et al v. Caredama Contractors Incorporated et al Apr 18, 2024 Attorney $325, Attorney $325
Ruiz Perez v. E.P.E Enterprise Corp. et al Apr 15, 2024 Partner $375, Partner $188
Arsenal v. Star Nissan, Inc. et al Apr 8, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $350
Local 713, International Brotherhood of Trade Unions, U.M.D. I.L.A., AFL-CIO et al v. Ground Support Services LLC et al Mar 26, 2024 Associate $250
Escobar v. Variedades Belen Corp. et al Mar 25, 2024 Attorney $375
Argila et al v. Mach Group, Inc. et al Mar 23, 2024 Attorney $285, Associate $215, Attorney $155, other $95
Building Trades Benefit Funds, et al v. Unified Electric et al Mar 14, 2024 Attorney $250
local 807 Labor-Management Health Fund et al v. Showtime on the Piers LLC Mar 11, 2024 Associate $300
Trustees of the Pavers and Road Builders District Council Welfare, Pension, and Annuity Funds et al v. Site Fencing, Inc. Mar 11, 2024 Attorney $290
Cao et al v. Flushing Paris Wedding Center LLC et al Mar 9, 2024
Argila et al v. Mach Group, Inc. et al Mar 8, 2024 Attorney $285, Associate $215, Attorney $155, other $95
Yunganaula v. D.P. Group General Contractors/Developers Inc. et al Mar 4, 2024 Partner $400, Associate $300, Associate $225, Paralegal $85
Shuford v. New York City Department Of Corrections Feb 28, 2024 Attorney $450
Saavedra v. Montoya Feb 23, 2024 Attorney $300, Attorney $300
Pich v. Queens Garden Nursery Inc. et al Feb 20, 2024 Attorney $400
Henni v. Rotana Cafe & Restaurant Inc. et al Feb 20, 2024
Asseng v. County of Nassau et al Feb 19, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $400, Attorney $375, Attorney $300, Paralegal $100
Cao et al v. Flushing Paris Wedding Center LLC et al Feb 18, 2024 Attorney $375
Jane Doe v. Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill Inc. et al Feb 16, 2024 Attorney $300, Attorney $300
Braun v. Heights Advisors LLC et al Feb 15, 2024 Partner $500, Associate $350
Toyota Lease Trust v. Village of Freeport et al Feb 15, 2024 Partner $630, Partner $570
Laboy v. Quality Automotive Services, Inc. et al Feb 7, 2024 Associate $350
DMKA LLC v. Chandler W T LLC et al Feb 2, 2024 Attorney $275, Attorney $325
Flash 90 Ltd. v. Yevreiski Mir Feb 1, 2024 Attorney $350
Duan et al v. Studio M Bar & Lounge Inc. et al Jan 31, 2024 Law clerk $175
Finkel v. KS&SS Associates, Inc. Jan 29, 2024 Partner $410, Law clerk $310, Paralegal $155
Claud v. Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales, LLC et al Jan 23, 2024 Partner $550, Associate $450, other $100
Finkel v. O.H. & M. Electrical, Corp. Jan 19, 2024 Paralegal $100
Erdemir v. Allstate Marble & Granite, Kitchens and Baths Inc. et. al. Jan 19, 2024 Attorney $400
Kurtz v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation et al Jan 17, 2024
Honigman vs. Kimberly-Clark Jan 17, 2024
Vasquez v. Sylhet Motors Inc et al Jan 16, 2024

FAQ

What hourly rate does the E.D. New York approve for partners?

A median of $400 an hour across 100 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $325 to $496.

What hourly rate does the E.D. New York approve for of counsels?

A median of $400 an hour across 8 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.

What hourly rate does the E.D. New York approve for associates?

A median of $275 an hour across 121 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $200 to $350.

How often does the E.D. New York cut a requested hourly rate?

For 104 of 395 timekeepers (26%) in recent fee rulings, by a median 37.5% when it did.

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