Tag Archives: Attorneys Fees

Maximum attorney fees in Social Security disability cases

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

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 … Continue reading →

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What is a fee petition?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

A “fee petition” is a way your lawyer asks Social Security for fees for his services. I though attorneys were paid a percentage of what I get? Percentage-based contingency fee agreements are the most common way attorneys get paid in … Continue reading →

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Lawyers’ secret gold-mine

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Meet the most expensive “associate” in most law firms.  More expensive than a regular lawyer.  More expensive than the named partner.  It’s … the photocopier. I was recently reviewing the charges for a one of my clients who was previously … Continue reading →

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The Social Security “User Fee”

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I have previously written about how Social Security (usually) pays your lawyer directly if you win your Social Security disability case. But did you know that Social Security charges to do this.  The Florida Social Security Disability Blog (in my … Continue reading →

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Need an attorney? Don’t wait until the last minute!

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Pop Quiz: Do you save money by waiting to hire a lawyer/attorney until your hearing is scheduled? Answer:  No. In a normal Social Security contingency fee agreement, you pay the same amount whether you hire an attorney a year before the … Continue reading →

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Should you fire your lawyer?

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Social Security lawyer Jonathan Ginsgerg has a great article about when NOT to fire your attorney and some of the unexpected consequences of kicking your lawyer to the curb! A good point Jonathan brings up is that you may have a … Continue reading →

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I need help, but I don’t want to be ripped off!

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

One of the hardest parts about getting help on a Social Security case is finding the right person to work with. What if i hire a lawyer and they don’t do anything? What if I am not happy with the … Continue reading →

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How much can a lawyer charge for fees on a Social Security case?

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Social Security fee agreements take one of two forms: Contingency based: If you win, the attorney gets 25% of your back benefits up to a $5,300 $6,000 cap. The “25% or $5,300 $6,000″  fee agreement is a standard fee agreement that Social … Continue reading →

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Overpayments: finding an attorney to help you

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I have tried to give you as much information as I can about Social Security overpayment / repayment cases, because the chances of finding an attorney to work with you are not very good. Many Social Security attorneys get paid out … Continue reading →

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Can you afford a Social Security disability attorney?

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Nate Craig of Truth of the Matter Asserted has a great article on how easy Social Security makes it for you to hire and pay for an attorney: Social Security cases are paid on a contingency basis, which means that … Continue reading →

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What If No One Would Help You?

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

You call one attorney looking for help on a Social Security problem. I can’t help you. You call another attorney. We aren’t taking any new Social Security cases. You make one more call. We don’t do Social Security cases anymore. … Continue reading →

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