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Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, S.D. Florida

285 approved rates from 99 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Sep 29, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.

RoleMedianMiddle halfRangeRates
Partner $450 $338 to $588 $150 to $750 42
Associate $360 $243 to $400 $125 to $635 66
Attorney $400 $325 to $450 $100 to $963 115
Paralegal $150 $125 to $175 $75 to $250 49

Approved rates by year

YearPartnerAssociateParalegal
2026 $430 (19)$363 (35)$175 (21)
2025 $495 (23)$350 (31)$135 (25)
2024 $450 (36)$295 (34)$135 (56)

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$3857
5-9 years$325$285 to $43017
10-19 years$400$356 to $40022
20+ years$500$425 to $57019

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

The court approved a lower rate than requested for 43 of 275 timekeepers (16%), by a median 20%.

Cite these rates

$450/hr

In S.D. Florida fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $450 an hour (42 rates).

Based on 42 rates. Rates approved in S.D. Florida fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$360/hr

In S.D. Florida fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved associate rate was $360 an hour (66 rates).

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

$400/hr

In S.D. Florida fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $400 an hour (115 rates).

Based on 115 rates. Rates approved in S.D. Florida fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

$150/hr

In S.D. Florida fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved paralegal rate was $150 an hour (49 rates).

Based on 49 rates. Rates approved in S.D. Florida fee rulings since October 20, 2024, checked against each opinion. Statutory rates are left out.

Copy these rulings as citations

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

Global Approach, Inc. v. Scottsdale Insurance Company, No. 1:24-cv-22531 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 29, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $300 for a partner with 23 years' experience; $260 for an associate with 6 years' experience; $120 for a paralegal with 28 years' experience); PNC Bank, N.A. v. Foretag D.S.M. Corp, No. 1:26-cv-25417 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 28, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $325 for attorneys; $185 for a paralegal); Valley National Bank v. CaptiveOne Services, LLC, No. 9:24-cv-81491 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 16, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $400 for an associate; $200 for a paralegal with 7 years' experience; $150 for a law clerk); Ivory v. Genesis Educational Services of Florida, Inc., No. 9:26-cv-80456 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 11, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $300 to $400 for attorneys; $175 for a paralegal); Chapman-Reese v. Genesis Educational Services of Florida, Inc., No. 9:26-cv-80446 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 10, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $300 to $400 for attorneys; $175 for a paralegal); Williams v. Genesis Educational Services of Florida, Inc., No. 9:26-cv-80445 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 4, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $300 to $400 for attorneys; $175 for a paralegal); XYZ Corporation v. The Individuals, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A, No. 0:24-cv-61886 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 3, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $450 for an attorney); Romspen Investment LP v. Dibert, No. 9:23-cv-80992 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 27, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $700 for an attorney); Caron v. Unlimited Health Care Services, Inc., No. 0:24-cv-60506 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 18, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $400 for an attorney with 13 years' experience; $375 for an associate); Bank of America NA v. BURRELL DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENTS LLC, No. 0:24-cv-60736 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 14, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $300 for partners; $290 for an attorney); Prime Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Kepali Group, Inc., No. 9:21-cv-81787 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 11, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $450 for an attorney); Bernard v. Integrated Event and Parking Services, LLC, No. 9:24-cv-81384 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 6, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $400 for an attorney; $150 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.

  • Global Approach, Inc. v. Scottsdale Insurance Company

    Sep 29, 2026 · Commercial · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner 23 years $300 $300
    Associate 6 years $260 $260
    Paralegal 28 years $120 $120
    The court's words
    the attorneys' rates ($290 to $300 for a partner with 23 years of experience, and $250 to $260 for an associate with six years' experience) sit at the low end of the approved range in this District.
    the attorneys' rates ($290 to $300 for a partner with 23 years of experience, and $250 to $260 for an associate with six years' experience) sit at the low end of the approved range in this District.
    Second, Ms. Sadusky's rate of $120 is likewise in step with the market, especially considering her twenty-eight years of experience.

  • PNC Bank, N.A. v. Foretag D.S.M. Corp et al

    Sep 28, 2026 · Commercial

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $325 $325
    Attorney $325 $325
    Paralegal $185 $185
    The court's words
    Affiant’s standard hourly rate is $365.00, which was reduced for this matter to $325.00.
    Aguilar’s standard hourly rate is $720.00, which was reduced for this matter to $325.00.
    Bowers’ standard hourly rate is $200.00, which was reduced for this matter to $185.00.

  • Valley National Bank v. CaptiveOne Services, LLC et al

    Sep 16, 2026 · Commercial · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Associate $610 $400
    Paralegal 7 years $380 $200
    Law clerk $355 $150
    The court's words
    He charges an hourly rate between $540.00 to $610.00 for litigation. ... a rate of $400.00 per hour for both Ms. Shaikh and Mr. Gounaris is reasonable for their services.
    Ms. Flores is a paralegal with seven years of experience who charges between $320.00 and $380.00 per hour. ... Their time should be billed at a blended rate of $200.00 per hour.
    Mr. Longenberger is a law clerk who charged $355.00 per hour. ... A reasonable hourly rate for him would be $150.00.

  • Ivory v. Genesis Educational Services of Florida, Inc.

    Sep 11, 2026 · Employment

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $400 $400
    Attorney $400 $400
    Attorney $300 $300
    Paralegal $175 $175
    The court's words
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $400 for Attorney AS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $400 for Attorney AS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $400 for Attorney AS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $400 for Attorney AS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.

  • Chapman-Reese v. Genesis Educational Services of Florida, Inc.

    Sep 10, 2026 · Employment

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $400 $400
    Attorney $300 $300
    Paralegal $175 $175
    The court's words
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.

  • Williams v. Genesis Educational Services of Florida, Inc.

    Sep 4, 2026 · Employment

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $400 $400
    Attorney $400 $400
    Attorney $300 $300
    Paralegal $175 $175
    The court's words
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $400 for Attorney AS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $400 for Attorney AS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $400 for Attorney AS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.
    The Court finds the hourly rates requested here ($400 for Attorney GS, $400 for Attorney AS, $300 for Attorney AG, and $175 for Paralegal Dilma) to be reasonable.

  • XYZ Corporation v. The Individuals, Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

    Sep 3, 2026 · Intellectual property

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $450 $450
    The court's words
    the Aliver Defendants seek $39,802.50 in attorney's fees, 57.7 hours for attorney Griffin Klema and 33.0 hours for attorney Di Li billed at an hourly rate of $450.00.

  • Romspen Investment LP v. Dibert et al

    Aug 27, 2026 · Other · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $700 $700
    The court's words
    I find that this Response could have been drafted in four hours or less by Mr. Boyle or a less experienced lawyer. Romspen will be awarded four hours at the rate of $700 per hour — $2800.

  • Caron et al v. Unlimited Health Care Services, Inc. et al

    Aug 18, 2026 · Wage and hour · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney 13 years $450 $400
    Associate $400 $375
    The court's words
    Elliot Kozolchyk, counsel in this case with over 13 years of experience, asks for $450 per hour for 217.4 hours of work.
    Dillon Cuthbertson, an associate and co-counsel in this case, requests a rate of $400 for 116.6 hours of work.

  • Bank of America NA v. BURRELL DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENTS LLC et al

    Aug 14, 2026 · Commercial

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $300 $300
    Partner $300 $300
    Attorney $290 $290
    The court's words
    Baris J. Okcular, a partner at Liebler, Gonzalez and Portuondo, requests compensation for 195.7 hours at a rate of $300.00 per hour.
    Reid A. Schaeffer, also a partner at Liebler, Gonzalez and Portuondo, requests compensation for 31.4 hours at a rate of $300.00 per hour
    Nicole Zimmerman, a Senior Attorney at Liebler, Gonzalez and Portuondo, requests compensation for 199 hours at a rate of $290.00 per hour.

  • Prime Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Kepali Group, Inc. et al

    Aug 11, 2026 · Commercial · Fee cut details

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $450 $450
    The court's words
    the Court will award Attorney Keith A. Graham and Attorney Marcos R. Marchena the hourly rates of $450 and finds that the rates are reasonable.

  • Bernard v. Integrated Event and Parking Services, LLC et al

    Aug 6, 2026 · Wage and hour

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $400 $400
    Paralegal $150 $150
    The court's words
    Mr. Bernard seeks $52,870 in attorney’s fees, representing 129.4 hours of attorney time at $400 per hour for $51,760
    7.4 hours of paralegal time at $150 per hour for $1,110

  • Caron et al v. Unlimited Health Care Services, Inc. et al

    Aug 3, 2026 · Wage and hour

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney 13 years $450 $400
    Associate $400 $375
    The court's words
    Elliot Kozolchyk, counsel in this case with over 13 years of experience, asks for $450 per hour for 217.4 hours of work.
    Dillon Cuthbertson, an associate and co-counsel in this case, requests a rate of $400 for 116.6 hours of work.

  • Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable

    Aug 3, 2026 · Social Security · Statutory rate, not in medians

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Attorney $258 $258
    Attorney $263 $263
    The court's words
    Paez seeks attorney’s fees for time billed by his counsel ... at a rate of $258.46 per hour for work performed in 2025 and $262.85 per hour for work performed in 2026.
    the Court finds Culbertson’s proposed hourly rates of $258.46 for 2025 and $262.85 for 2026 reasonable because each accurately reflects a factually warranted adjustment of the $125 statutory rate

  • Edmark Properties, LLC et al v. Argaman Group, LLC, et al

    Jul 31, 2026 · Commercial

    RoleExperienceRequestedApproved
    Partner $495 $495
    Associate $350 $350
    The court's words
    Laura M. Reich, a partner in the litigation and arbitration department of Harper Meyer LLP who was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006, requests a rate of $495.00 per hour.
    Juan B. Andrade Duenas, an associate in the litigation and arbitration department of Harper Meyer LLP who was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2023, requests a rate of $350.00 per hour.

Earlier rulings

CaseDateApproved rates
Prime Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Kepali Group, Inc. et al Jul 24, 2026 Attorney $450, Attorney $450
Prosomnus Sleep Technologies, Inc. v. Penn et al Jul 16, 2026 Partner $580, Associate $365, Associate $445, Associate $375, Associate $360, other $220, Paralegal $225
Edmark Properties, LLC et al v. Argaman Group, LLC, et al Jul 16, 2026 Partner $495, Associate $350
PNC Bank, N.A. v. Floral Emporium, Inc. et al Jul 2, 2026 Partner $325
PNC Bank, N.A. v. Floral Emporium, Inc. et al Jun 3, 2026 Partner $325, Partner $325
Jetchill Ltd. v. Shenzhen Jiarui Minghui Trading Co., Ltd. et al May 22, 2026 Attorney $650, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $175, other $200
Bernard v. Integrated Event and Parking Services, LLC et al May 19, 2026 Attorney $400, Paralegal $150
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable May 6, 2026 Attorney $261
Conley v. Vacanti Apr 6, 2026 Partner $628, Associate $455, Partner $590, Partner $430, Associate $413, Associate $385, Associate $453, Associate $360, Associate $363
Pliteq, Inc. et al v. Mostafa Mar 31, 2026 Attorney $500, Attorney $500, Attorney $400, Paralegal $250, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $250, Attorney $895, Attorney $595
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Mar 20, 2026 Attorney $261
Derhem v. Bay House Miami Condominium Association et al Mar 6, 2026 Attorney $225, Associate $185, Associate $185, Associate $185, Associate $185, Associate $235, Partner $150, Associate $125, Paralegal $75, Paralegal $95, Paralegal $95
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 24, 2026 Attorney $255, Paralegal $100
John v. Bolinder et al Feb 19, 2026
Med-Stop, Inc. v. Vandutch, Inc. et al Feb 9, 2026 Partner $450, Associate $400, Paralegal $150, Attorney $400, Attorney $450
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 9, 2026 Attorney $252, Attorney $257
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 6, 2026 Attorney $255, Paralegal $100
Fleuranville v. Miami-Dade County et al Feb 4, 2026 Attorney $350
Rogers v. W.R. Berkley Corporation Feb 3, 2026 Partner $290, Associate $240, Paralegal $135
John v. Bolinder et al Feb 2, 2026 Associate $440
Urban v. SB 2028 LLC et al Jan 29, 2026 Attorney $400, Associate $250
Conley v. Vacanti Jan 22, 2026 Partner $590, Partner $430, Associate $413, Associate $385, Associate $453, Associate $360, Associate $363
LongeviQuest, LLC v. Kroczek Jan 21, 2026 Partner $660, Associate $415, Associate $635, Paralegal $100
Urban v. SB 2028 LLC et al Jan 13, 2026 Attorney $400, Associate $250
Rogers v. W.R. Berkley Corporation Jan 13, 2026 Partner $290, Associate $240, Paralegal $135
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Jan 6, 2026 Attorney $234, Paralegal $100
Derhem v. Bay House Miami Condominium Association et al Dec 30, 2025 Partner $175, Associate $150, Paralegal $75, Paralegal $95, Paralegal $95
Derhem v. Bay House Miami Condominium Association et al Dec 29, 2025 other $235, Associate $225, Associate $185, Associate $185, Associate $185, Associate $235
Copeland et al v. BDC United LLC et al Dec 22, 2025 Attorney $375
Keefe v. Britt's Bow Wow Boutique, Inc et al Dec 3, 2025 Attorney $250
St. Charles v. International Security Guard Services, Inc. et al Dec 3, 2025 Attorney $400
Case Name in Immigration Case - Unavailable Nov 21, 2025 Attorney $152
Keefe v. Britt's Bow Wow Boutique, Inc et al Nov 17, 2025 Attorney $375, Attorney $250
Barberi v. Pio Pio Cuba, Corp. et al Nov 11, 2025 Paralegal $175
MSC Trading, S.A. v. Delgado Oct 27, 2025 Attorney $656, Attorney $656
Romspen Investment LP v. Dibert et al Oct 7, 2025 Attorney $963, Attorney $723, Attorney $531, Attorney $700
Rego v. High Risk Enforcement, LLC et al Sep 25, 2025 Attorney $400, Paralegal $195
Med-Stop, Inc. v. Vandutch, Inc. et al Sep 24, 2025 Partner $450, Associate $400, Paralegal $150, Attorney $400, Attorney $450
Haynes v. Red Coats, Inc. Sep 16, 2025 Attorney $375, Attorney $250
Rego v. High Risk Enforcement, LLC et al Sep 10, 2025 Attorney $400, Paralegal $195
Adderley v. Preferred Primary Care Associates LLC et al Sep 4, 2025 Partner $400
AKAI Custom Guns, LLC et al v. KKM Precision, Inc. et al Aug 29, 2025 Partner $495, Associate $375, Associate $275, Associate $250, Associate $225, Paralegal $125
Adderley v. Preferred Primary Care Associates LLC et al Aug 25, 2025 Partner $400
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Aug 19, 2025 Attorney $252
Chavarria v. Miami Management, Inc. et al Aug 8, 2025 Attorney $400
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Aug 8, 2025 Attorney $255, Paralegal $100
Marano v. TBC Multimedia LLC Aug 8, 2025 Partner $700, Associate $400, Paralegal $150
Barbera v. Hola TV US, LLC Aug 8, 2025 Partner $750, Associate $400, Paralegal $150
Johnson v. J.M.B. Auto Care, Inc. et al Aug 4, 2025 Attorney $375, Attorney $250
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Jul 30, 2025 Attorney $255, Paralegal $100
Centennial Bank v. Sokol et al Jul 30, 2025 Partner $450, Associate $375, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $100, Paralegal $100
Chavarria v. Miami Management, Inc. et al Jul 23, 2025 Attorney $400
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. v. Bright Mountain Media, Inc. Jul 14, 2025 Associate $350, Partner $500
Securities and Exchange Commission v. BKCoin Management, LLC et al Jul 3, 2025 Attorney $465
Securities and Exchange Commission v. BKCoin Management, LLC et al Jul 3, 2025 Attorney $465
Securities and Exchange Commission v. BKCoin Management, LLC et al Jun 26, 2025 other $550, Attorney $465
RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC v. M/Y Ocean Drive et al May 28, 2025 Attorney $400, Attorney $450, Attorney $365
TAMARA WAREKA p/k/a TAMARA WILLIAMS v. GM BELLE INSTITUTE CORP. et al May 22, 2025 Attorney $250
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. v. Bright Mountain Media, Inc. May 21, 2025 Associate $350, Partner $500, Paralegal $150
PNC BANK, N.A. v. Kool Stuff Designs, LLC et al Apr 30, 2025 Attorney $280, Attorney $250, Paralegal $135
RMK Merrill Stevens, LLC v. M/Y Ocean Drive et al Apr 30, 2025 Attorney $400, Attorney $450, Attorney $365
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Apr 17, 2025 Attorney $251
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Apr 16, 2025 Attorney $251
PNC BANK, N.A. v. Kool Stuff Designs, LLC et al Apr 14, 2025 Attorney $280, Attorney $250, Paralegal $135
MSC Trading, S.A. v. Delgado Apr 9, 2025 Attorney $656
O'Byrn v. Allied Home Improvement, Inc. Apr 7, 2025 Attorney $216
mCom IP, LLC v. City National Bank of Florida Mar 28, 2025 Attorney $550, Attorney $450, Attorney $450, Associate $350, Associate $325, Paralegal $135
Godonou v. Allied Transportation Group LLC Mar 27, 2025 Attorney $285, Partner $400
McDonald v. City of Pompano Beach, Florida Mar 20, 2025 Attorney $550, Attorney $500, Attorney $400, Attorney $350, Law clerk $125, Paralegal $125
mCom IP, LLC v. City National Bank of Florida Mar 11, 2025 Attorney $550, Attorney $475, Attorney $450, Associate $350, Associate $325, Paralegal $200
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Mar 11, 2025 Attorney $245
Godonou v. Allied Transportation Group LLC Mar 11, 2025 Partner $400, Attorney $285
Tynes v. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Mar 5, 2025 Attorney $450
Tynes v. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Feb 28, 2025 Attorney $500
Forbes v. Britt's Bow Wow Boutique, Inc et al Feb 27, 2025 Partner $375, Associate $200
Hybrid Pharma LLC v. Knispel et al Feb 25, 2025 Attorney $100, Attorney $150
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 21, 2025 Attorney $245
Lopez v. Fairwinds SB LLC et al Feb 21, 2025 Attorney $455, Paralegal $125
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 20, 2025 Attorney $235, Attorney $243
Sealver SAS v. Jetskiboat USA Inc. et al Feb 13, 2025 Partner $400, Associate $395, Associate $395
Anastasopoulos v. INK 477 LLC Feb 12, 2025 Attorney $500, Attorney $325, Paralegal $165
Roberto v. Addison Place Apartments Property Owner LLC et al Feb 11, 2025 Attorney $400, Attorney $350, Attorney $200
Espinoza v. QPS MRA LLC et al Feb 10, 2025 Attorney $400, Attorney $375
Blue Chip Alliance, LLC v. CHETU, Inc. Feb 6, 2025 Partner $500, other $250
Tecnoglass, LLC v. Paredes et al Feb 6, 2025 Partner $700, Partner $525, Associate $550, Partner $680, Associate $470, Paralegal $235
Doral Club, LLC v. Indian Harbor Insurance Company Feb 3, 2025 Attorney $260, Attorney $260, Paralegal $105
Sealver SAS v. Jetskiboat USA Inc. et al Jan 29, 2025 Partner $400, Associate $395, Associate $395
Murphy et al v. Airway Air Charter, Inc et al Jan 27, 2025 Partner $225, Associate $175
Tecnoglass, LLC v. Paredes et al Jan 13, 2025 Partner $700, Partner $600, Associate $610, Partner $680, Associate $525, Paralegal $250
Toste v. The Beach Club at Fontainebleau Park Condominium Association, Inc. et al Jan 9, 2025 Attorney $375, Attorney $375, Associate $300
Federal Trade Commission et al v. Marcus et al Jan 8, 2025 Attorney $410, Attorney $300, Attorney $140, Attorney $425, Attorney $355
Alvarez v. Counter Tops of Broward Corp et al Jan 3, 2025 Attorney $450, Attorney $350, Attorney $285, Paralegal $150
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Dec 17, 2024 Attorney $245
Betancourt v. Buggy Technologies Inc et al Dec 9, 2024 Attorney $325
Dominguez v. Metro Preventive Plumbing Maintenance Inc. et al Nov 19, 2024 Attorney $400
Alvarez v. Counter Tops of Broward Corp et al Nov 19, 2024 Attorney $350, Attorney $285, Paralegal $150
Barney v. Goldoro Developments, Inc. et al Nov 15, 2024 Paralegal $125, Law clerk $75
Thompson v. Regions Security Services, Inc. Nov 8, 2024 Attorney $400, Attorney $375
Barney v. Goldoro Developments, Inc. et al Oct 31, 2024 Paralegal $125, Law clerk $75
Dominguez v. Metro Preventive Plumbing Maintenance Inc. et al Oct 25, 2024 Attorney $400
Securities and Exchange Commission v. BKCoin Management, LLC et al Oct 22, 2024 Attorney $710, Attorney $234, other $375, other $245, other $520, other $276
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Oct 16, 2024 Attorney $235, Attorney $245
In Re: Chiquita Brands International, Inc., Alien Tort Statute and Shareholders Derivative Litigation Oct 11, 2024 Paralegal $150
Thompson v. Regions Security Services, Inc. Oct 11, 2024 Attorney $400, Attorney $375
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Oct 10, 2024 Paralegal $80
Murphy et al v. Airway Air Charter, Inc et al Oct 2, 2024 Partner $225, Associate $175
Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. et al v. Timeshare Lawyers, P.A. et al Sep 26, 2024 Associate $425, Partner $460, Associate $385
McDonough et al v. The City of Homestead, Florida et al Sep 26, 2024 Attorney $219, Attorney $217
Bock v. Firstline Security, LLC et al Sep 11, 2024
Tejeda v. Costco Wholesale Corp. Sep 10, 2024 Partner $210, Associate $175, Paralegal $105
Movie Prop Rentals LLC et al v. The Kingdom of God Global Church et al Sep 9, 2024 Partner $270
Valdivieso Figuera v. VIP Care Inc. et al Sep 6, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $375, Attorney $350, Law clerk $150, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150
Infogroup Inc. v. Office Depot, Inc. Sep 6, 2024 Partner $900, Partner $1,050, Associate $800, Associate $850, Attorney $230
Kadiyala et al v. Pupke et al Aug 30, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $375, Attorney $400, Attorney $350, Attorney $275, Attorney $275, Attorney $275, Paralegal $135, Paralegal $135, other $155, other $150
Sepulveda v. City of Doral et al Aug 21, 2024 Attorney $475
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Aug 21, 2024 Attorney $235, Attorney $243
Infogroup Inc. v. Office Depot, Inc. Aug 21, 2024 Partner $900, Partner $1,050, Associate $800, Associate $850, Attorney $230
Meenan et al v. McDaniel Group Enterprises Inc et al Aug 20, 2024
Cohan v. Host 110 Atlantic Ave LLC Aug 19, 2024 Attorney $350
Valdivieso Figuera v. VIP Care Inc. et al Aug 15, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $375, Attorney $350, Law clerk $150, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150
Kadiyala et al v. Pupke et al Aug 15, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $375, Attorney $400, Attorney $350, Attorney $275, Attorney $275, Attorney $275, Paralegal $135, Paralegal $135, other $155, other $150
Valdes v. Kendall Healthcare Group, LTD Aug 14, 2024 Attorney $450
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Aug 13, 2024 Attorney $235, Attorney $245
Movie Prop Rentals LLC et al v. The Kingdom of God Global Church et al Aug 13, 2024 Partner $270
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Aug 13, 2024 Attorney $235, Attorney $245
Cohan v. Subculture Coffee PGA, Inc. Aug 9, 2024 Attorney $350
Trustees of the National Asbestos Workers Medical Fund v. A1 Mechanical Insulation LLC Aug 8, 2024 Attorney $300
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Aug 2, 2024 Attorney $235, Attorney $245
McDonough et al v. The City of Homestead, Florida et al Aug 1, 2024 Attorney $219, Attorney $217
Cohan v. Host 110 Atlantic Ave LLC Aug 1, 2024 Attorney $350
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Jul 31, 2024 Attorney $235, Attorney $245
Lemuz Perez v. Havana's Cuban Cuisine, Inc. et al Jul 30, 2024 Attorney $400
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Jul 27, 2024 Attorney $235, Attorney $245
Sepulveda v. City of Doral et al Jul 23, 2024 Attorney $475
Cohan v. Subculture Coffee PGA, Inc. Jul 23, 2024 Attorney $350
Trustees of the National Asbestos Workers Medical Fund v. A1 Mechanical Insulation LLC Jul 19, 2024 Attorney $290, Paralegal $150, Attorney $300
Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. et al v. Timeshare Lawyers, P.A. et al Jul 18, 2024 Attorney $425, Attorney $460, Attorney $385
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Jul 9, 2024 Attorney $241, Attorney $247
Gulf Building LLC v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company Jul 2, 2024 Partner $450
Avini Health Corporation v. BioGenus LLC Jul 1, 2024 Attorney $450
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Jun 26, 2024 Attorney $241, Attorney $247
Securities and Exchange Commission v. BKCoin Management, LLC et al Jun 24, 2024 Attorney $710, Attorney $234, other $375, other $245, other $520, other $276
Centennial Bank v. M/V Why Not et al Jun 20, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $375, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $100, Paralegal $100
McManus v. Amerijet International, Inc. Jun 17, 2024 Partner $350, Associate $260, Associate $260, Paralegal $160
Tynes v. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Jun 14, 2024 Attorney $450
AM CRESPI MIAMI, LLC v. Century Surety Company Jun 13, 2024 Partner $250, Partner $220, Associate $215, Of counsel $220, Paralegal $115, Paralegal $115
Head Kandy LLC v. McNeill Jun 11, 2024 Partner $600, Partner $500, Partner $450, Associate $290
Tynes v. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Jun 6, 2024 Attorney $500
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Jun 6, 2024 Attorney $218
ABDALLA v. KING'S FOOD SPOT INC et al May 31, 2024 Attorney $400, Attorney $450, Paralegal $75
AM CRESPI MIAMI, LLC v. Century Surety Company May 28, 2024 Partner $250, Partner $220, Associate $215, Of counsel $220, Paralegal $115, Paralegal $115
Epsilantis v. Scozzari Roof Services Contracting & Consulting, Inc. et al May 23, 2024 Attorney $375, Attorney $250, Law clerk $150, Paralegal $125
Marin v. Waste Pro USA, Inc. May 21, 2024 Attorney $400
Goldstein v. Fortador, LLC May 20, 2024 Attorney $300, Paralegal $150, other $100
GRAJEDA v. VERIFIED MOVING PROS, LLC et al May 17, 2024 Partner $375, Attorney $395, Associate $275, Law clerk $150, Associate $150, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150
Reger et al v. All Things Gel, LLC et al May 14, 2024
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable May 3, 2024 Attorney $243
Epsilantis v. Scozzari Roof Services Contracting & Consulting, Inc. et al May 3, 2024 Attorney $375, Attorney $250, Law clerk $150, Paralegal $125
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable May 2, 2024 Attorney $218
GRAJEDA v. VERIFIED MOVING PROS, LLC et al May 2, 2024 Partner $375, Attorney $395, Associate $275, Law clerk $150, Law clerk $150, Paralegal $150, Paralegal $150
McGlynn v. Miami Diario LLC et al May 1, 2024 Attorney $300, Attorney $250
Salerno v. TopDoc Clinics Miami, LLC Apr 30, 2024 Attorney $575
Jiangmen Benlida Printed Circuit Co., Ltd. v. Circuitronix, LLC Apr 26, 2024 Attorney $550, Attorney $675, Attorney $545, Paralegal $295, other $295, Law clerk $315, Law clerk $315
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Apr 26, 2024 Attorney $243
Noble House, LLC v. Derecktor Florida, Inc. Apr 17, 2024 Associate $245, Partner $295
TAMARA WAREKA v. EXCEL AESTHETICS LLC et al Mar 28, 2024 Attorney $350
Keefe v. Britt's Bow Wow Boutique, Inc et al Mar 26, 2024 Attorney $375, Attorney $250
Zuma Press, Inc. v. ALIVIA LLC Mar 26, 2024 Partner $700, Associate $450, Associate $250, Paralegal $125
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Mar 19, 2024 Attorney $235, Attorney $244
Paul v. Sentinel Protection, LLC et al Mar 11, 2024 Attorney $350
McGlynn v. Miami Diario LLC et al Mar 7, 2024 Attorney $300, Attorney $250
Centennial Bank v. M/V Why Not et al Mar 6, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $375
Wahl Hungaria KFT. v. 4G Electronics Group Inc. Mar 1, 2024 Partner $540, Paralegal $243
Venus Concept USA Inc. v. Wilson Feb 22, 2024 Attorney $360, Attorney $360, Attorney $150, Attorney $200, Attorney $320, Attorney $250, Paralegal $150, Attorney $320, Attorney $355, Paralegal $150, Attorney $320
Viral DRM, LLC v. EVTV Miami Inc. Feb 22, 2024 Partner $700, Associate $450, Paralegal $125
Nogara v. Lynn Law Office, P.C. et al Feb 21, 2024 Attorney $500, other $250, Of counsel $350
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 20, 2024 Attorney $208, Attorney $218, Attorney $235, Attorney $243
Massive Transit Trasport, LLC v. Atlantic Coast Automotive, Inc. Feb 20, 2024 Attorney $400, Paralegal $150
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 20, 2024 Attorney $218, Attorney $235, Attorney $243
Social Athlete LLC v. Young Feb 13, 2024 Attorney $300
Mikail v. 24/7 Global Security Inc. et al Feb 12, 2024 Attorney $325, Attorney $200
Neary v. Global Gold Exchange LLC et al Feb 9, 2024 Associate $400, Partner $600
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 6, 2024 Attorney $218, Attorney $235, Attorney $243
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Feb 5, 2024 Attorney $208, Attorney $218, Attorney $235, Attorney $243
RMK MERRILL STEVENS LLC v. ANTHONY MONACO Feb 1, 2024 Partner $625, Partner $475, Associate $250, Paralegal $175
Massive Transit Trasport, LLC v. Atlantic Coast Automotive, Inc. Jan 31, 2024 Attorney $400, Paralegal $150
Landfall2, Inc. v. Datascore-AI, LLC et al Jan 30, 2024 Attorney $300, Attorney $340, Attorney $250, Attorney $500, Paralegal $125
Gulf Building LLC v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company Jan 26, 2024 Partner $450, Associate $325, Associate $250, Law clerk $125, Associate $350, Associate $325, other $125, Paralegal $125, Partner $700, Associate $300, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $125, Partner $425, Paralegal $125
Mikail v. 24/7 Global Security Inc. et al Jan 24, 2024 Attorney $325, Attorney $200
Case Name in Social Security Case - Unavailable Jan 19, 2024 Attorney $218, Attorney $235
PNC Bank, N.A. v. Colmenares Brothers, LLC et al Jan 17, 2024 Partner $250, Associate $250, Paralegal $135
Otto et al v. City of Boca Raton, Florida et al Jan 17, 2024 Attorney $375, Attorney $463, Attorney $563, Attorney $552, Paralegal $118, Law clerk $150
Pinero v. Cobre Corporation Jan 9, 2024
Gulf Building LLC v. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company Jan 8, 2024 Partner $450, Associate $325, Associate $250, Law clerk $125, Associate $350, Associate $325, other $125, Paralegal $125, Partner $700, Associate $300, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $125, Partner $425, Paralegal $125
RMK MERRILL STEVENS LLC v. ANTHONY MONACO Jan 8, 2024 Partner $625, Partner $500, Associate $250, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $150
Pinero v. JORGE ALBERTO ALVAREZ REVOCABLE TRUST et al Jan 8, 2024 Attorney $415, other $95
Crossroads Financial, LLC v. Alma-Mater Collection, Inc. et al Jan 3, 2024 Attorney $450, Attorney $350, Attorney $550, Attorney $320, Paralegal $130, Paralegal $140

FAQ

What hourly rate does the S.D. Florida approve for partners?

A median of $450 an hour across 42 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $338 to $588.

What hourly rate does the S.D. Florida approve for associates?

A median of $360 an hour across 66 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $243 to $400.

What hourly rate does the S.D. Florida approve for attorneys?

A median of $400 an hour across 115 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $325 to $450.

How often does the S.D. Florida cut a requested hourly rate?

For 43 of 275 timekeepers (16%) in recent fee rulings, by a median 20% when it did.

How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the S.D. Florida?

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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