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Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Claims

How much does it cost to hire an attorney?

Attorneys charge clients in different ways; but SSA must approve all fees. In cases involving initial entitlement to benefits, most attorneys don't charge unless you receive benefits. In these cases, many attorneys limit fees to 25% of back benefits up to a maximum fee set by SSA, currently $5,300. Whatever the fee arrangement, you may have to pay for medical reports, records, and so forth.

To pay attorney fees in social security disability cases, SSA will withhold 25% of past-due benefits payable to you and your family. Nothing will be withheld from your regular monthly check. If the authorized fee is less than 25% of back benefits, you will get a refund from SSA. In SSI cases, as of March of 2005 a similar withholding of back benefits will apply.

Where there are no back benefits, as in cases involving termination of disability benefits or overpayments, attorney's billing practices vary. A percentage fee is usually not available; but SSA must approve all fees.

If you would like to meet with an attorney who specializes in social security claims please call us today at (270) 827-9800 to set up your free consultation. You can also contact the Joel Wesch by clicking on the following link.

Joel Wesch

Joel Wesch specialize in Social Security Claims and is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. For more information about this organization go to www.nosscr.org