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4 C.F.R. § 28.89

Attorney's fees and costs

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Within 20 days after service of a final decision by the Board, or within 20 days after the date on which an initial decision becomes final pursuant to § 28.87(d), the petitioner, if they are the prevailing party, may submit a request for the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs. GAO may file a response within 20 days after service of the request. Motions for attorney's fees shall be filed in accordance with § 28.21 of these regulations. Rulings on attorney's fees and costs shall be consistent with the standards set forth at 5 U.S.C. 7701(g). The decision of the administrative judge concerning attorney's fees and costs shall be subject to review and shall become final according to the provisions of § 28.87.

[68 FR 69302, Dec. 12, 2003, as amended at 89 FR 51399, June 18, 2024]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2006–2006 · leading case: Willis v. Gov't Acct. Off., 448 F.3d 1341 (Fed. Cir. 2006).
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Willis v. Gov't Acct. Off., 448 F.3d 1341 (Fed. Cir. 2006). · cites it 4× “Willis has no independent right to file a Request for Attorney Fees because 4 C.F.R. § 28.89 provides that ‘the petitioner, if he or she is the prevailing party, may submit a request for the award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.”
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