“Packed with shrewd techniques for making the government pay.”—The Wall Street Journal

This practical guide explains federal fee-shifting statutes and how to take full advantage of them. It offers specific guidance on winning fees from the federal government under such statutes as the Equal Access to Justice Act; the Freedom of Information Act; the Civil Service Reform Act; the Civil Rights Laws; the Criminal Justice Act; and various environmental laws.

Winning Attorneys' Fees from the U.S. Government covers eligibility requirements under the various acts, standards for recovery, roles of the administrative agencies, and computation of fees. Extensive appendices contain sample motions, affidavits, attorneys' logs and more.