What is the test for determining a reasonable hourly rate for attorney fees?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Aoki v. Gilbert, No. 2:11-cv-2797 TLN CKD (E.D. Cal. 2017):
"In determining a reasonable hourly rate, the district court should be guided by the rate prevailing in the community for similar work performed by attorneys of comparable skill, experience, and reputation." Ingram v. Oroudjian, 647 F.3d 925, 928 (9th Cir. 2011) (quotation marks omitted).
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