Richlin Security Service v. Chertoff
Holding
A prevailing party that satisfies the Equal Access to Justice Act's other requirements may recover its paralegal fees from the government at prevailing market rates.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Samuel Alito on Jun 2, 2008. Justice Scalia joined the opinion except as to Part III-A. Justice Thomas joined the opinion except as to Parts II-B and III.
Certiorari filings
- Opinion below (Federal Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
- Petitioner’s reply
- Amicus brief of the National Association of Legal Assistants (in support of petitioner)
Merits briefs (via ABA)
- Brief for Petitioner Richlin Security Service Company
- Brief for Respondent Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Richlin Security Service Company
Amicus briefs
Recommended Citation: Richlin Security Service v. Chertoff, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/richlin-security-service-v-chertoff/