In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS Filed: January 9, 2019 * * * * * * * * * * * * * SCOTT V. BARTKUS, Administrator of the * UNPUBLISHED Estate of LAWRENCE A. MARRA, JR., * Deceased. * No. 15-261V * * Special Master Gowen Petitioner, * * v. * Attorneys’ Fees and Costs; * Interim; Denial. SECRETARY OF HEALTH * AND HUMAN SERVICES, * * Respondent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lawrence R. Cohan, Anapol Weiss, Philadelphia, PA, for petitioner. Lisa Ann Watts, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., for respondent. DECISION DENYING MOTION FOR INTERIM FEES AND COSTS On September 11, 2018, petitioner filed a motion for interim attorneys’ fees and costs, after the parties had agreed to a tentative settlement and while the parties were in the 15-week stipulation process. Motion for Interim Attorney’s Fees and Costs, ECF No. 71. On October 29, 2018, I issued a decision on stipulation awarding petitioner compensation. Decision of Special Master on Stipulation, ECF No. 75. As petitioner’s motion for interim fees and costs was filed during the 15-week stipulation process and the entitlement portion of the case has since concluded, it is more appropriate for petitioner to request reimbursement as a final motion for interim fees and costs. Accordingly, petitioner’s Motion for Interim Attorney’s Fees and Costs is DENIED with leave to file a final motion for attorneys’ fees and costs. Any questions about this Order or other aspects of this case may be directed to my law clerk, Kathryn Le, at (202) 357-6361 or kathryn_le@cfc.uscourts.gov. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Thomas L. Gowen Thomas L. Gowen Special Master