Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, N.D. Georgia
14 approved rates from 4 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Sep 18, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | $898 | $850 to $1,100 | 6 | |
| Attorney | $575 | $400 to $1,100 | 6 |
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 3 of 14 timekeepers (21%).
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$898/hr
In N.D. Georgia fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $898 an hour (6 rates).
$575/hr
In N.D. Georgia fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $575 an hour (6 rates).
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent N.D. Georgia rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
United States of America, ex rel. v. Homestead Hospice, No. 1:15-cv-00840 (N.D. Ga. Sept. 18, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $875 for an attorney with 29 years' experience; $900 for of counsel with 23 years' experience; $850 for a partner with 16 years' experience); United States of America ex rel. v. Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta, LLC, No. 1:18-cv-03728 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 21, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $875 to $895 for partners); G.W. v. Northbrook Industries, Inc., No. 1:20-cv-05232 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 13, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $650 for an attorney); Harris v. NCR Corporation, No. 1:22-cv-00714 (N.D. Ga. Nov. 7, 2024) (approving hourly rates of $400 to $500 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.
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United States of America, ex rel. et al v. Homestead Hospice et al
Sep 18, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 29 years $875 $875 Of counsel 23 years $900 $900 Partner 16 years $1,000 $850 Partner 26 years $1,000 $1,000 Associate 13 years $500 $500 Attorney 38 years $1,100 $1,100 Partner 19 years $1,165 $900 Partner $1,210 $1,100 The court's words
David Bain Owner/ Sole Attorney 29 $875
John Gross Of Counsel 23 $900
The Court will reduce Mr. Ficaro’s rate to $850 per hour, which is more in line with the rates requested by Mr. Gross and Mr. Bucy.
Christopher Nelson Partner 26 $1,000
Ross Wolfe Associate 13 $500
Lee Tarte Wallace Owner/ Sole Attorney 38 $1,100
The Court will reduce his rate to $900 per hour, which is more in line with the rates requested by Mr. Gross and Mr. Bain.
The Court is unable to conclude that Mr. Barger’s request for $1,210 is reasonable ... The Court will thus reduce Mr. Weiser’s and Mr. Barger’s rates to $1,100 per hour.
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United States of America ex rel. et al v. Guardian Pharmacy of Atlanta, LLC et al
Feb 21, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $875 $875 Partner $895 $895 The court's words
KMK argues that the regular rates are those that Callow and Utter publicly represented that they charged in False Claims Act cases like this one: $875 per hour for Callow, and $895 per hour for Utter.
KMK argues that the regular rates are those that Callow and Utter publicly represented that they charged in False Claims Act cases like this one: $875 per hour for Callow, and $895 per hour for Utter.
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G.W. v. Northbrook Industries, Inc.
Feb 13, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $650 $650 The court's words
Plaintiff seeks an award of $24,375 in attorneys' fees for 37.5 hours of work at an hourly rate of $650.
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Nov 7, 2024 · Wage and hour
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $450 $450 Attorney $500 $500 Attorney $400 $400 The court's words
Benjamin Lee Williams: $450 per hour
Mitchell L. Feldman: $500 per hour
Jason Quintus: $400 per hour.
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Sep 26, 2024 · Civil rights · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $560 $560 Attorney $450 $450 Attorney $250 $250 The court's words
Gerald Weber: $43,176.00, for 77.1 hours at $560 per hour
Craig Goodmark: $36,945.00, for 82.1 hours at $450 per hour
Amith Gupta: $2,462.50, for 9.85 hours at $250 per hour
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Sanchez v. Bobo Intriguing Objects, LLC et al
May 23, 2024 · Wage and hour · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 $350 Attorney $360 $360 The court's words
Plaintiff’s counsel seeks to be compensated at an hourly rate of $350 for 2022 and an hourly rate of $360 for 2023.
Plaintiff’s counsel seeks to be compensated at an hourly rate of $350 for 2022 and an hourly rate of $360 for 2023.
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Marshall v. Tidal Wave Response, LLC et al
Mar 26, 2024 · Employment · Older than two years, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $575 $575 Attorney $450 $450 other $150 Paralegal $150 $150 other $350 Attorney $400 $400 The court's words
Edward D. Buckley: $37,087.50, for 64.5 hours at $575 per hour;
Joshua K. Brooks: $106,965.00, for 237.7 hours at $450 per hour;
Fatisha H. Martinez: $105.00, for 0.7 hours at $150 per hour;
Bernadette Seals: $16,515.00, for 110.1 hours at $150 per hour;
Camille Mashman: $1,295.00, for 3.7 hours at $350 per hour;
Paul J. Pontrelli: $4,440, for 11.1 hours at $400 per hour;
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Mar 6, 2024 · Employment · Older than two years, not in medians · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $485 $485 Partner $485 $485 Associate $250 $250 Paralegal $150 $150 Paralegal $150 $150 The court's words
Regan Keebaugh Partner 521.6 hours $485/hour
James Radford Partner 98.6 hours $485/hour
Jake Knanishu Associate 44.9 hours $250/hour
Ila Wade Paralegal 15 hours $150/hour
Edna Trutt Paralegal 5 hours $150/hour
FAQ
What hourly rate does the N.D. Georgia approve for partners?
A median of $898 an hour across 6 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
What hourly rate does the N.D. Georgia approve for attorneys?
A median of $575 an hour across 6 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
How often does the N.D. Georgia cut a requested hourly rate?
For 3 of 14 timekeepers (21%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the N.D. Georgia?
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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