IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

Civil Action No. 11-cv-02478-AP

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LACY ESTES,

Plaintiff,

v.

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security,

Defendant.

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CASES

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1. APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTIES

For Plaintiff: For Defendant:

Michael W. Seckar John F. Walsh

Attorney for Plaintiff United States Attorney

402 W. 12th St.

Pueblo, CO 81003 Kevin T. Traskos

(719) 543-8636 Deputy Civil Chief

Seckarlaw@mindspring.com United States Attorney’s Office

District of Colorado

William G. Pharo

United States Attorney’s Office

District of Colorado

Michael Howard

Special Assistant United States Attorney

Office of the General Counsel

Social Security Administration

1001 17th St.

Denver, Colorado 80202

(303) 844-7192

Michael.howard@ssa.gov

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2. STATEMENT OF LEGAL BASIS FOR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION

The Court has jurisdiction based on section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.

§ 405(g).

3. DATES OF FILING OF RELEVANT PLEADINGS

A. Date Complaint was filed: September 21, 2011

B. Date Complaint was served on U.S. Attorney’s Office: October 28, 2011

C. Date Answer and Administrative Record were filed: December 14, 2011

4. STATEMENT REGARDING THE ADEQUACY OF THE RECORD

The parties, to the best of their knowledge, state that the administrative record is

complete and accurate.

5. STATEMENT REGARDING ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE

The parties do not intend to submit additional evidence.

6. STATEMENT REGARDING WHETHER THIS CASE RAISES UNUSUAL CLAIMS

OR DEFENSES

The parties, to the best of their knowledge, do not believe the case raises unusual claims

or defenses.

7. OTHER MATTERS

The parties have no other matters to bring to the attention of the Court.

8. BRIEFING SCHEDULE

The parties respectfully request the following briefing schedule: 

A. Plaintiff’s opening brief due: February 12, 2012

B. Defendant’s response brief due: March 13, 2012 

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C. Plaintiff’s reply brief (if any) due: March 28, 2012

9. STATEMENTS REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT

The parties do not request oral argument.

10. CONSENT TO EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE

The parties consent to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge.

11. OTHER MATTERS

THE PARTIES FILING MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME OR

CONTINUANCES MUST COMPLY WITH D.C. COLO.L.CivR. 7.1(C) BY

SUBMITTING PROOF THAT A COPY OF THE MOTION HAS BEEN SERVED

UPON ALL ATTORNEYS OF RECORD AND ALL PRO SE PARTIES.

12. AMENDMENTS TO JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The parties agree that the Joint Case Management Plan may be altered or amended only

upon a showing of good cause.

DATED this 3rd day of January, 2012.

BY THE COURT:

s/John L. Kane 

U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

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APPROVED:

/s/ Michael W. Seckar

Michael W. Seckar John F. Walsh

Attorney for Plaintiff United States Attorney

402 W. 12th St.

Pueblo, CO 81003 Kevin T. Traskos

(719) 543-8636 Deputy Civil Chief

Seckarlaw@mindspring.com United States Attorney’s Office

District of Colorado

William G. Pharo

United States Attorney’s Office

District of Colorado

/s/ Michael S. Howard

Michael S. Howard

Special Assistant United States Attorney

Office of the General Counsel

Social Security Administration

1001 17th St.

Denver, Colorado 80202

(303) 844-7192

Michael.howard@ssa.gov

Attorneys for Defendant

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