Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, N.D. Alabama
12 approved rates from 3 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Jun 22, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $645 | $350 to $680 | 5 |
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 0 of 12 timekeepers (0%).
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$645/hr
In N.D. Alabama fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $645 an hour (5 rates).
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Recent N.D. Alabama rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Pennymac Loan Services, LLC v. Brown, No. 2:24-cv-00635 (N.D. Ala. June 22, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $350 to $680 for attorneys; $225 for an associate; $150 for a paralegal); Ball v. Experian Information Solutions Inc, No. 2:24-cv-00126 (N.D. Ala. July 31, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $450 for an associate; $725 for a partner; $150 for a paralegal); Larkin v. UAB Medicine Enterprise, No. 2:23-cv-00142 (N.D. Ala. June 20, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $565 for an attorney with 42 years' experience; $410 for an associate; $180 for a paralegal).
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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Pennymac Loan Services, LLC v. Brown et al
Jun 22, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $645 $645 Attorney $680 $680 Attorney $645 $645 Attorney $350 $350 Associate $225 $225 Paralegal $150 $150 The court's words
Daron Janis and Thomas Yoxall. Their hourly rates ranged from $330 and $530 per hour, respectively, in 2023 and increased to $645 and $680 per hour by early 2026
Daron Janis and Thomas Yoxall. Their hourly rates ranged from $330 and $530 per hour, respectively, in 2023 and increased to $645 and $680 per hour by early 2026
Steve Humeniuk, who billed at $645 per hour on post-bankruptcy collection strategy issues.
At Clark May Price, lead attorney Bryan Paul billed at $350 per hour throughout the engagement
while associate and paralegal timekeepers billed at $225 and $150 per hour, respectively.
while associate and paralegal timekeepers billed at $225 and $150 per hour, respectively.
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Ball v. Experian Information Solutions Inc et al
Jul 31, 2025 · Consumer protection
Role Experience Requested Approved Associate $450 $450 Partner $725 $725 Paralegal $150 $150 The court's words
a Senior Associate expended 14.8 hours at a rate of $450 per hour
the Managing Partner expended 5.1 hours at a rate of $725 per hour
the paralegals expended 4.4 hours at a rate of $150 per hour
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Larkin et al v. UAB Medicine Enterprise et al
Jun 20, 2025 · Wage and hour
Role Experience Requested Approved other $890 Associate $595 Associate $545 Paralegal $285 Paralegal $425 Attorney 42 years $565 $565 Associate $410 $410 Paralegal $180 $180 The court's words
At Berger Montague, senior counsel, who declared the firm’s “extensive background in complex commercial litigation, including collective actions under the [FLSA]” billed at $890
associates billed at $595 and $545
associates billed at $595 and $545
paralegals and legal assistants billed between $285 to $425 per hour
paralegals and legal assistants billed between $285 to $425 per hour
At Ragsdale, the senior attorney, who founded Ragsdale and declared that the firm has “an extensive background in complex commercial litigation, including collective actions under the [FLSA]” billed at $565
the associate billed at $410
the paralegal billed at $180 per hour
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Joe Hand Promotions Inc v. Carter
Jan 3, 2024 · Other · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $250 $250 The court's words
Joe Hand Promotions has shown that it expended or will expend $1,500 in attorney fees for six hours of work at $250 per hour
FAQ
What hourly rate does the N.D. Alabama approve for attorneys?
A median of $645 an hour across 5 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
How often does the N.D. Alabama cut a requested hourly rate?
For 0 of 12 timekeepers (0%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the N.D. Alabama?
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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