Maximum attorney fees in Social Security disability cases

By Tomasz Stasiuk, May 13th, 2009 | Building a Case | 0 Comments

What is the most a lawyer can charge in a Social Security case?

We have talked about the typical fee agreement when you are applying for Social Security disability benefits before. But I am often asked what is maximum someone can charge?

Social Security regulations set a cap for attorneys fees.  Originally, the fee cap was $4,000, then $5,300, and as of June 2009, the cap is $6,000.

Unless the representative is charging fees under a fee petition, the most the lawyer can charge is 6,000. Or, if you are reading this before June 2009, $5,300. 

For more information, check out all the articles dealing with attorney’s / lawyer’s fees.

Tomasz Stasiuk is the founding attorney of the Stasiuk Firm - a law firm devoted to exclusively handling Social Security disability cases in Colorado. Contingent fees available.