
Contractors often seek to recover attorney’s fees if they successfully present and resolve a claim, either through a negotiated settlement or litigation. In reality, of course, the government usually requires a waiver of Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) fees as part of a settlement. When winning or partially winning a case before a board or court, a contractor has the right to file an Application for Attorney’s Fees to recover attorney’s fees subject to the statutory limit of $125/hour and various upward adjustments for inflation. Unfortunately, winning is not always enough. Continue Reading The Hidden Hurdle: Why Recovering Legal Fees Under EAJA Is Not a Guarantee for Contractors