You have a right to be represented by an attorney throughout the Social Security disability process. The Social Security Administration has strict guidelines regulating how your attorney will be paid. Your attorney cannot charge more than the Social Security Administration allows. The Social Security Administration must approve a fee agreement between you and your attorney. The Social Security Administration approved fee is 25% of your back benefit or $6,000, whichever is less. This amount increases from time to time and is regulated by the Social Security Administration. In addition, you can be charged for the cost of ordering your medical records or other associated costs.
How are your fees paid?
In most instances, the Social Security Administration will pay your attorney the approved fee at the same time you receive your first check. This means that you will only be responsible for paying the costs of ordering your medical records or other associated costs to your attorney.
What does "contingency fee" mean?
A "contingency fee" basis means that there is no fee for legal services unless your case is won. If you do not receive a favorable decision in your Social Security disability claim there is no cost to you. Your attorney is only paid when you win your claim.
At Berger and Green, cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis. This means that there is no fee unless we win your case. If we are not successful in winning your Social Security disability claim you will not be charged a fee and you will not be asked to reimburse us for the costs of ordering your medical records or other associated costs.
Free Evaluation of Your Case
Cynthia Berger and her staff are willing to answer your questions regarding Social Security disability at no cost. You can call for free legal advice from our experienced lawyers and staff at no cost and under no obligation. If you are considering applying for benefits, have been denied benefits, or have any other question regarding your Social Security disability benefits please call now.
Cynthia Berger is an experienced Social Security disability lawyer who has helped thousands of individuals in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio win their Social Security disability claims.
