How much does it cost to use a Social Security disability attorney?
Almost all of our Tampa Bay and Florida Social Security disability clients prefer a “contingent fee” — a fee paid only if they win. The usual fee is 25% of back benefits up to a maximum amount set by the Social Security Administration, which is currently $6,000. That is, the fee is one-fourth of those benefits that build up by the time you are found disabled and benefits are paid. No fee comes out of current monthly benefits.
Although the usual fee will not normally exceed $6,000, if we have to appeal after the first administrative law judge hearing, our contract drops the $6,000 limit on fees. Even in this circumstance, though, our fee will not be greater than 25% of back benefits.
Sometimes at the request of a client, we charge a non-contingent hourly or per case fee. There is also the rare case where a contingent 25% fee arrangement is insufficient to allow for an adequate fee. In such a case, we use a different method of calculating the fee.
In addition to the fee, you will be expected to pay the expense of gathering medical records, obtaining medical opinion letters, and the like.
I am available to answer any fee questions you have.
