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Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, N.D. Texas

199 approved rates from 72 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Oct 16, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.

RoleMedianMiddle halfRangeRates
Partner $495 $395 to $600 $175 to $1,000 27
Associate $378 $319 to $400 $175 to $725 24
Attorney $330 $260 to $475 $100 to $750 99
Paralegal $115 $95 to $175 $85 to $355 43

Approved rates by year

YearPartnerAssociateParalegal
2026 $550 (11)$400 (13)$115 (21)
2025 $445 (14)$340 (11)$115 (20)
2024 $550 (34)$210 (19)$175 (59)

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 18 of 173 timekeepers (10%), by a median 61.1%.

Cite these rates

$495/hr

In N.D. Texas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $495 an hour (27 rates).

Based on 27 rates. Rates approved in N.D. Texas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$378/hr

In N.D. Texas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved associate rate was $378 an hour (24 rates).

Based on 24 rates. Rates approved in N.D. Texas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$330/hr

In N.D. Texas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $330 an hour (99 rates).

Based on 99 rates. Rates approved in N.D. Texas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$115/hr

In N.D. Texas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved paralegal rate was $115 an hour (43 rates).

Based on 43 rates. Rates approved in N.D. Texas fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

Copy these rulings as citations

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

Huang v. University of Texas Arlington, No. 4:25-cv-00181 (N.D. Tex. Oct. 16, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $695 for an attorney; $95 for a paralegal); G&G Closed Circuit Events LLC v. Taco City Y Mas LLC, No. 3:26-cv-00015 (N.D. Tex. Oct. 14, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $300 for an attorney); Dugan v. Reservoir Restaurant Inc, No. 4:23-cv-01219 (N.D. Tex. Oct. 9, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $495 to $550 for attorneys); Spaniel v. Monsanto Company, No. 3:24-cv-02748 (N.D. Tex. Oct. 5, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $495 for partners; $345 to $380 for associates); Mobu Enterprises Pty Ltd v. John Galt Solutions Inc, No. 3:23-cv-00617 (N.D. Tex. Sept. 18, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $350 to $447 for attorneys); Quiktech LLC v. H & R Block Enterprise LLC, No. 3:24-cv-01672 (N.D. Tex. Sept. 15, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $330 to $525 for attorneys; $190 for paralegals); US Bank National Association v. Micheaux, No. 3:23-cv-02692 (N.D. Tex. Sept. 14, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $245 to $330 for attorneys; $95 to $100 for paralegals); Shree Veer Corporation v. OYO Hotels Inc, No. 3:20-cv-03268 (N.D. Tex. Sept. 2, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $650 for an attorney with 40 years' experience; $550 for an attorney with 10 years' experience; $325 for an attorney); Bank of America NA v. Ztar Mobile Inc, No. 3:23-cv-00826 (N.D. Tex. Aug. 27, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $471 for another timekeeper); Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company v. Bullnose Masonry LLC, No. 3:24-cv-02516 (N.D. Tex. Aug. 7, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $225 to $275 for attorneys); Rodriguez v. 3CS2 LLC, No. 3:25-cv-00693 (N.D. Tex. July 16, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $520 for an attorney with 27 years' experience); Air Vent Inc v. Powermax Electric Co Ltd Guangdong, No. 3:23-cv-01476 (N.D. Tex. July 10, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $200 to $450 for attorneys; $100 to $115 for paralegals).

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.

  • Huang v. University of Texas Arlington

    Oct 16, 2026 · Employment · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $695 $695
    Paralegal $95 $95
    The court's words
    The hourly rates span from $695 for Mr. Hill to $95 for Hill Gilstrap's legal assistants.
    The hourly rates span from $695 for Mr. Hill to $95 for Hill Gilstrap's legal assistants.

  • G&G Closed Circuit Events LLC v. Taco City Y Mas LLC et al

    Oct 14, 2026 · Other

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $300 $300
    The court's words
    The Court finds his hourly rate of $300 an hour for anti-piracy litigation (given his experience in the field) and his 10 hours worked on the matter (proven by line-item entries) reasonable and necessary.

  • Dugan et al v. Reservoir Restaurant Inc

    Oct 9, 2026 · Wage and hour

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $550 $550
    Attorney $495 $495
    The court's words
    Plaintiffs voluntarily discounted from $650 per hour for lead counsel Drew N. Herrmann and $595 per hour for Pamela G. Herrmann to $550 and $495 per hour respectively.
    Plaintiffs voluntarily discounted from $650 per hour for lead counsel Drew N. Herrmann and $595 per hour for Pamela G. Herrmann to $550 and $495 per hour respectively.

  • Spaniel v. Monsanto Company

    Oct 5, 2026 · Other

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $495 $495
    Partner $495 $495
    Associate $380 $380
    Associate $345 $345
    The court's words
    26 hours, at a rate of $495 per hour, for work performed by its attorney, Benjamin W. Walther, a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
    9.3 hours, at a rate of $495 per hour, for work performed by its attorney Ryan S. Killian, a partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon
    12.1 hours, at a rate of $380 per hour, for work performed by its attorney, Farhan Mohiuddin, a former associate at Shook Hardy & Bacon
    30.3 hours, at a rate of $345 per hour, for work performed by its attorney, Erika Medina, a former associate at Shook Hardy & Bacon

  • Mobu Enterprises Pty Ltd v. John Galt Solutions Inc

    Sep 18, 2026 · Commercial · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $447 $447
    Attorney $350 $350
    The court's words
    the approximate blended rate Mobu puts forward prior to its self-imposed haircut is just over $446.71 per hour. In the Court's opinion ... that's a reasonable rate for business litigation in federal court in Dallas, Texas
    it seeks fees totaling $133,952, based on 382.72 hours at a reasonable rate of $350 per hour

  • Quiktech LLC v. H & R Block Enterprise LLC

    Sep 15, 2026 · Other · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $330 $330
    Attorney $525 $525
    Paralegal $190 $190
    Attorney $330 $330
    Attorney $525 $525
    Paralegal $190 $190
    The court's words
    26 hours for Attorney Stephan L. Skepnek at a rate of $330 per hour
    3.5 hours for Attorney Anthony J. Durone at $525 per hour
    1.5 hours for Paralegal Rebekah Smith at $190 per hour
    44 hours for Mr. Skepnek at a rate of $330 per hour
    3.7 hours for Mr. Durone at $525 per hour
    0.7 hours for Ms. Smith at $190 per hour

  • US Bank National Association v. Micheaux et al

    Sep 14, 2026 · Commercial

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $245 $245
    Attorney $270 $270
    Attorney $300 $300
    Attorney $330 $330
    Paralegal $95 $95
    Paralegal $100 $100
    The court's words
    the sum of 8.5 hours of work at $245 an hour ($2,082.50)
    19.1 hours of work at $270 an hour ($5,157)
    3 hours of work at $300 an hour ($900)
    19.7 hours of work at $330 an hour ($6,501)
    18.60 hours of work at $95 an hour ($1,767)
    44.9 hours of work at $100 an hour ($4,490)

  • Ramirez v. Commissioner of Social Security

    Sep 14, 2026 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $250 $250
    The court's words
    an appropriate hourly rate for the work performed and the results achieved – $250 per hour, for time billed in 2026, see Dkt. No. 21 at 2, for 28.7 hours

  • Shree Veer Corporation et al v. OYO Hotels Inc

    Sep 2, 2026 · Commercial

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney 40 years $650 $650
    Attorney 10 years $550 $550
    Attorney $325 $325
    The court's words
    21.5 hours for Mr. Shaw at an hourly rate of $650 (for a total of $13,975)
    33.75 hours for Mr. Powell at an hourly rate of $550 (for a total of $18,562.50)
    5 hours for Mr. Desai at an hourly rate of $325 (for a total of $1,625)

  • Bank of America NA v. Ztar Mobile Inc et al

    Aug 27, 2026 · Commercial · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    other $471
    The court's words
    the appropriate lodestar here to be calculated as 235.10 hours at a blended hourly rate of approximately (or just over) $470.72, for a total of $110,667.30.

  • Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company v. Bullnose Masonry LLC

    Aug 7, 2026 · Commercial

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $275
    Attorney $225
    Attorney $225
    The court's words
    7.2 hours billed by Emory Allen at the hourly rate of $275
    42 hours billed by Wesley Osborn at an hourly rate of $225
    8.2 hours billed by Hollis Nix at an hourly rate of $225

  • Ramos v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration

    Aug 5, 2026 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $256 $256
    The court's words
    the fees requested are reasonable considering that they are comprised of an appropriate hourly rate for the work performed and the results achieved – $256.13 per hour, for time billed in 2025 and 2026

  • Rodriguez v. 3CS2 LLC et al

    Jul 16, 2026 · Employment

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney 27 years $520 $520
    The court's words
    His rate is $520 an hour, which Vaught states "is a reasonable and customary rate for [his] employment law legal services in and around Dallas County, Texas."

  • Air Vent Inc v. Powermax Electric Co Ltd Guangdong

    Jul 10, 2026 · Other

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $200
    Attorney $215
    Paralegal $115
    Attorney $300
    Attorney $450
    Paralegal $100
    The court's words
    58.8 hours billed by California counsel Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman at the hourly rate of $200 to $215 for attorney time and $115 for paralegal time
    58.8 hours billed by California counsel Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman at the hourly rate of $200 to $215 for attorney time and $115 for paralegal time
    58.8 hours billed by California counsel Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman at the hourly rate of $200 to $215 for attorney time and $115 for paralegal time
    39.6 hours billed by Heygood, Orr & Pearson at the hourly rate of $300 to $450 for attorney time and $100 for paralegal time
    39.6 hours billed by Heygood, Orr & Pearson at the hourly rate of $300 to $450 for attorney time and $100 for paralegal time
    39.6 hours billed by Heygood, Orr & Pearson at the hourly rate of $300 to $450 for attorney time and $100 for paralegal time

  • Air Vent Inc v. Powermax Electric Co Ltd Guangdong

    Jul 10, 2026 · Other

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $200
    Attorney $215
    Paralegal $115
    Attorney $400
    Attorney $450
    Paralegal $100
    The court's words
    53.7 hours billed by California counsel Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman at the hourly rate of $200 to $215 for attorney time
    53.7 hours billed by California counsel Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman at the hourly rate of $200 to $215 for attorney time
    at the hourly rate of $200 to $215 for attorney time and $115 for paralegal time
    17 hours billed by Heygood, Orr & Pearson at the hourly rate of $400 to $450 for attorney time
    17 hours billed by Heygood, Orr & Pearson at the hourly rate of $400 to $450 for attorney time
    at the hourly rate of $400 to $450 for attorney time and $100 for paralegal time

Earlier rulings

CaseDateApproved rates
Air Vent Inc v. Powermax Electric Co Ltd Guangdong Jul 10, 2026 Attorney $200, Attorney $215, Paralegal $115, Attorney $400, Attorney $450, Paralegal $100
Wareka v. ALO Aesthetics LLC Jul 2, 2026 Attorney $450
Shamoun & Norman LLP v. General Radar Corp et al Jun 22, 2026 Attorney $575
Marathon Ventures LLC v. Media Culture Inc Jun 18, 2026 Attorney $525, Attorney $375, Attorney $250
CrossFirst Bank v. Johnson Jun 9, 2026 Partner $770, Partner $925, Associate $635, Associate $725, Associate $500, Associate $650, Paralegal $335, Paralegal $355
Gilbreath v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration May 28, 2026 Attorney $245
Prime Insurance Company v. Front Line Protective Services et al May 15, 2026 Partner $550, Paralegal $90
Gilbreath v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration May 12, 2026 Attorney $245
Myers v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration Apr 29, 2026 Attorney $256, Attorney $260
Salt and Light Energy Equipment LLC v. Origin Bancorp Apr 20, 2026 Attorney $750, Attorney $400, Attorney $750, Paralegal $200, Paralegal $175
Broadspire Services, Inc. v. First Bank Texas Apr 8, 2026 Attorney $475
G&G Closed Circuit Events, LLC v. Triple D Bar and Grill LLC et al Apr 7, 2026 Attorney $300
Trustees of the IBEW-NECA Southwestern Health and Benefit Fund et al v. Rockey Electric Inc Mar 19, 2026 Attorney $443
Amarillo Medical Specialists, LLP et al v. AKOS MD IPA, LLC et al Mar 13, 2026 Attorney $450
Frenotec LLC et al v. Texas Motorsports and Design LLC et al Mar 12, 2026 Attorney $600, Associate $375
Sheets v. Martin Marietta Materials Inc Mar 9, 2026 Attorney $554, Attorney $429, Attorney $250
Joe Hand Promotions Inc v. J Whiskey's LLC et al Jan 28, 2026 Attorney $250
Citizens Defending Freedom et al v. Arlington Independent School District et al Jan 23, 2026 Attorney $280, Attorney $225, Paralegal $115
Viral DRM, LLC v. DTX Media Group, LLC Jan 9, 2026 Attorney $750
Energy Alchemy Inc v. Sagrero Nambo et al Jan 8, 2026 Partner $450, Partner $485, Partner $495
Megatel Homes LLC et al v. Moayedi et al Jan 5, 2026 Partner $1,000, Partner $650, Partner $650, Associate $400, Associate $400, Associate $400, Associate $400, other $150, Paralegal $150
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. King-Johnson et al Jan 5, 2026 Attorney $250, Attorney $175, Associate $250, Associate $175, Paralegal $95, Paralegal $85, Paralegal $95
Moseti v. Mary Kay Dec 16, 2025 Attorney $535
JTH Tax LLC v. Brown et al Dec 12, 2025 Partner $450, Associate $325, Paralegal $125
Camacho v. Sajeda Inc et al Nov 12, 2025 Attorney $400
Ayangbile et al v. Children's Health Services of Texas Nov 3, 2025 Attorney $345, Attorney $300
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. King-Johnson et al Oct 31, 2025 Partner $250, Partner $175, Associate $175, Paralegal $85, Paralegal $95
US Bank National Association v. White et al Oct 22, 2025 Attorney $270, Attorney $330
Megatel Homes LLC et al v. Moayedi et al Oct 16, 2025 Partner $1,000, Partner $650, Associate $400, Associate $400, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150
US Bank National Association v. White et al Oct 3, 2025 Attorney $270, Attorney $330
G&G Closed Circuit Events LLC v. Bar Sante Fe LLC et al Oct 3, 2025 Attorney $300, Attorney $300
Chappa v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration Oct 3, 2025 Attorney $241, Attorney $245, Paralegal $125
Salt and Light Energy Equipment LLC v. Origin Bancorp Aug 12, 2025 Attorney $650, Attorney $550, Attorney $500, Attorney $400, Paralegal $200, Paralegal $175
Tyson v. Commissioner of Social Security Jul 14, 2025 Attorney $240, Attorney $244, Paralegal $120
Colhouer v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company et al Jul 3, 2025 Associate $200, Partner $235
Amaya-Aldaba v. Fifth Third Bank Jun 10, 2025 Attorney $270, Attorney $330, Paralegal $100
Adams v. Chime Solutions, Inc. Jun 2, 2025 Attorney $475
Jackson v. Chick and Seafood Inc et al Jun 1, 2025 Of counsel $500, Attorney $500
Brady v. QuikTrip Corporation et al May 29, 2025 Partner $230, Associate $200, Paralegal $105
G&G Closed Circuit Events LLC v. Dallas Tacos Pancho Inc et al May 15, 2025
Martin v. Penske Logistics LLC Apr 28, 2025 Attorney $600
Amaya-Aldaba v. Fifth Third Bank Apr 24, 2025 Attorney $330, Paralegal $100
G&G Closed Circuit Events LLC v. La Sirena Restaurant, LLC et al Apr 11, 2025 Attorney $300
Santry et al v. Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC Apr 10, 2025 Attorney $300, Attorney $330, Paralegal $95, Paralegal $100
Wilmington Savings Fund Society v. King-Johnson et al Apr 9, 2025 Attorney $175, Attorney $250, Paralegal $85, Paralegal $95
PNC Bank National Association v. Yoo Apr 4, 2025 other $545
United Healthcare Services Inc et al v. Rossel et al Mar 28, 2025 Partner $475, Partner $440, Partner $340, Associate $340
Coleman v. Swift Transportation Mar 19, 2025 Partner $350
Cadence Bank v. Green Mar 19, 2025 Partner $465, Attorney $430, Associate $380
G&G Closed Circuit Events, LLC v. 21 Cigar Lounge, LLC et al Mar 13, 2025 Attorney $300
Gore v. Trans Union LLC et al Mar 10, 2025 Attorney $230
Gore v. The Higher Education Loan Authority of The State of Missouri et al Mar 10, 2025 Attorney $231
Kenan Advantage Group et al v. Bell Mar 6, 2025 Attorney $210, Attorney $200
Rojo v. Burger One LLC et al Mar 4, 2025 Attorney $390, Attorney $425
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. SkyWest Airlines Inc Mar 4, 2025 Attorney $550, Partner $550, Paralegal $90
Ferrari Financial Services Inc v. Yoo et al Feb 19, 2025 Paralegal $190
Davidson v. DFW Drug Rehab, L.L.C. Feb 10, 2025 Associate $375, Associate $350, Associate $300, Paralegal $200, Paralegal $275
Gore v. Trans Union LLC et al Jan 31, 2025 other $230
Reilly v. Online Land Market LLC Jan 24, 2025 Attorney $350, Attorney $375, Paralegal $150, other $125
Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Cuellar Jan 15, 2025 Attorney $250
Joe Hand Promotions Inc v. Collins et al Jan 14, 2025 Attorney $250
Jolie et al v. Nick's Management Inc et al Jan 8, 2025 Partner $525, Attorney $475, Attorney $425, Paralegal $175
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland v. West Infrastructure Construction LLC et al Nov 25, 2024 Attorney $100, Attorney $225, Partner $300
Jolie et al v. Nick's Management Inc et al Nov 5, 2024 Partner $525, Attorney $475, Attorney $425, Paralegal $175
Kunze et al v. Baylor Scott & White Health et al Oct 29, 2024 Paralegal $100
Whitworth v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration Oct 17, 2024 Attorney $256, Paralegal $100
United Healthcare Services Inc et al v. Rossel et al Oct 8, 2024 Partner $475, Partner $440, Partner $340, Associate $340
Coim USA Inc v. SjoBrand Inc Sep 18, 2024 Attorney $340, Attorney $225
Vigce LLC v. Level Eleven LLC Aug 19, 2024 Partner $405, Associate $250, Attorney $295, Attorney $275
Chrisman et al v. Austin et al Aug 16, 2024 Associate $875, Paralegal $240
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Okoji Home Visits MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Of counsel $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Partner $550, Of counsel $550, Associate $550, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Attorney $450, other $458, other $100, other $175, other $135
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Shafie Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Partner $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $150, other $210, Partner $550, Of counsel $210, Associate $210, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, Attorney $450, other $458, other $100, other $175
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Butt Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Partner $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Partner $550, Of counsel $210, Associate $210, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Attorney $458, Attorney $100, Attorney $450, other $175, other $135
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Patel Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Thi Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Partner $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $150, other $210, Partner $550, Of counsel $210, Associate $210, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, Attorney $450, other $175
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Woldegiorgis Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Partner $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Partner $550, Of counsel $210, Associate $210, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Attorney $458, Attorney $100, Attorney $450, other $175, other $135
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Siddiqui Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Partner $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Partner $550, Of counsel $210, Associate $210, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Attorney $450, Attorney $458, Attorney $100, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $135
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Ortega Home Visits MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Of counsel $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Partner $550, Associate $210, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Attorney $458, Attorney $100, Attorney $450, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $135
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Las Vegas Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024
Balboa Capital Corporation v. El-SalibI Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Partner $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $150, other $210, Partner $550, Of counsel $210, Associate $210, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, Attorney $450, other $458, other $100, other $175
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Poku Home Visits MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Of counsel $550, Paralegal $150, other $210, Partner $550, Paralegal $210, Attorney $458, Attorney $450
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Opaigbeogu MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Attorney $450
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Sozi Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Partner $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Partner $550, Of counsel $210, Associate $210, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Attorney $450, Attorney $458, Attorney $100, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $135
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Imran Transitions MHT, LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Of counsel $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Partner $550, Associate $210, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $150, Attorney $458, Attorney $100, Attorney $450, other $175, other $135
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Wahab Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024 Partner $550, Of counsel $350, Paralegal $150, other $210, Partner $550, Of counsel $210, Associate $210, Law clerk $210, Paralegal $210, other $458, Attorney $450
Balboa Capital Corporation v. Saghir Transitions MHT LLC et al Jul 29, 2024
Noonkester v. Elite Debt Brokers, LLC et al Jul 17, 2024 Attorney $400
Hill v. Enchantment Hotels, Inc. Jul 16, 2024 Attorney $550
Porras v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration Jul 11, 2024 Attorney $234, Attorney $246, Paralegal $100
Blalock v. Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Jul 11, 2024 Attorney $246
Rubin v. Carvi's Custom Painting, LLC Jul 10, 2024 Attorney $595, Attorney $375, Attorney $350, Paralegal $200
PNC Bank, National Association v. KFIM, LLC et al Jul 2, 2024 Attorney $275, Paralegal $150
Scoots Smashburgers Inc v. Young et al Jun 24, 2024 Attorney $490
Walter Auto Loan Trust et al v. Mansfield Financing Group Inc et al Jun 13, 2024 Attorney $500, Attorney $765
G&G Closed Circuit Events LLC v. Bar Sante Fe LLC et al Jun 6, 2024 Attorney $300
Flex LLC v. Stubblefield and Associates LLC Jun 4, 2024 Partner $250, Associate $200, Paralegal $175
Munck Wilson Mandala LLP v. Jordan et al May 20, 2024 Partner $340, Partner $300, Paralegal $185
Coggins v. Kijakazi May 2, 2024 Attorney $242
Brummett v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration Apr 25, 2024 Attorney $246
Partners & Friends Holding Corporation v. Cottonwood Minerals LLC et al Apr 3, 2024 Attorney $595, Attorney $525, Paralegal $280, Paralegal $280
Adler PC et al v. McNeil Consultants LLC et al Mar 28, 2024 Partner $558, Partner $473, Associate $338, Associate $378, Paralegal $210, Paralegal $275, Paralegal $290
Flying R Aviation LLC v. Bondio LLC Feb 22, 2024 Partner $640, Partner $550, Associate $465, Attorney $320
Gonzales, Jr. v. Commissioner of Social Security Jan 26, 2024 Attorney $224, Attorney $230
Gilman v. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Jan 18, 2024 Partner $350, Associate $240, Paralegal $105
Gonzales, Jr. v. Commissioner of Social Security Jan 11, 2024 Attorney $224, Attorney $230

FAQ

What hourly rate does the N.D. Texas approve for partners?

A median of $495 an hour across 27 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $395 to $600.

What hourly rate does the N.D. Texas approve for associates?

A median of $378 an hour across 24 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $319 to $400.

What hourly rate does the N.D. Texas approve for attorneys?

A median of $330 an hour across 99 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $260 to $475.

How often does the N.D. Texas cut a requested hourly rate?

For 18 of 173 timekeepers (10%) in recent fee rulings, by a median 61.1% when it did.

How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the N.D. Texas?

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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