IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

Civil Action No. 11-cv-01974-AP

CHARLES D. DUNHAM, 

Plaintiff, Pro Se,

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:

Charles D. Dunham

Plaintiff, Pro Se

12801 Lafayette St. A102

Thornton, CO 80241

(480) 313-6145

 

For Defendant:

M. Thayne Warner

Special Assistant United States Attorney

Assistant Regional Counsel

Office of the General Counsel

Social Security Administration

1001 17th Street

Denver, CO 80202

(303) 844-7237

(303) 844-0770 (fax)

thayne.warner@ssa.gov

2. STATEMENT OF LEGAL BASIS FOR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION

This is an appeal of a Social Security benefits application. The Court has jurisdiction pursuant to

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: August 1, 2011

B. Date Complaint was Served on U.S. Attorney’s Office: November 26, 2011

C. Date Answer and Administrative Record Were Filed: January 24, 2012

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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

Plaintiff may intend to submit additional evidence.

Defendant does 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 this case raises any unusual claims or

defenses.

7. OTHER MATTERS

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

8. BRIEFING SCHEDULE

A. Plaintiff’s Opening Brief: March 24, 2012

B. Response Brief due: April 23, 2012

C. Reply Brief due: May 8, 2012

9. STATEMENTS REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT

A. Plaintiff’s Statement: The Plaintiff does not request oral argument.

B. Defendant’s Statement: The Defendant does not request oral argument.

10. CONSENT TO EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE

A. ( X ) All parties have consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United States

Magistrate Judge.

B. ( ) All parties have not consented to the exercise of jurisdiction of a United

States Magistrate Judge.

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11. OTHER MATTERS

THE PARTIES FILING MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME OR CONTINUANCES

MUST COMPLY WITH D.C.COLO.LCivR 7.1(C) BY SUBMITTING PROOF THAT A COPY

OF THE MOTION HAS BEEN SERVED UPON THE MOVING ATTORNEY’S CLIENT, 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 14th day of February, 2012

BY THE COURT:

s/John L. Kane _____________

U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

APPROVED:

/s/ Charles D. Dunham 1

Charles D. Dunham

12801 Lafayette St. A102

Thornton, CO 80241

(480) 313-6145

Plaintiff, Pro Se

JOHN F. WALSH

United States Attorney

WILLIAM PHARO

Chief, Civil Division

United States Attorney's Office

District of Colorado

william.pharo@usdoj.gov

/s/ M. Thayne Warner 

M. Thayne Warner

Special Assistant United States Attorney

1001 17th Street

Denver, CO 80202

(303) 844-7237

(303) 844-0770 (fax)

thayne.warner@ssa.gov

Attorneys for Defendant

1 Attorney for Defendant contacted pro se Plaintiff by telephone on February 13, 2012, and secured his agreement on

each JCMP term. Pro se Plaintiff was asked, and did not object to Attorney for Defendant typing his name in the

signature field of this document to represent his agreement on the terms of the JCMP.

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