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    imxinxonxit Posts: 60, Reputation: 3
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    Aug 2, 2007, 06:16 PM
    Lawyer fees for social security claim
    In a letter I have from my sons lawyer it states that he is entitled to the lesser of 25 percent of past due benefits or the dollar amount established pursuant to section 206[a]of the social security act which is 5,300 as a fee. I thought the lawyer said a small fee if he wins,do you think this is fair?Can he charge 5,300 that's a lot of money for someone who has nothing?I guess I should talk to the lawyer about this,your response is appreciated.
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    Aug 2, 2007, 07:18 PM
    Hello im:

    I'm sure your son signed a retainer agreement. I'm also sure the fee is outlined in there. You should ask your son about this.

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    Aug 3, 2007, 05:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by excon
    Hello im:

    I'm sure your son signed a retainer agreement. I'm also sure the fee is outlined in there. You should ask your son about this.

    excon
    My son didn't hire the lawyer I did and I haven't sighned anything yet.my son is in the hopital.
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    Aug 3, 2007, 05:21 AM
    Have you given the lawyer a retainer fee?
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    Aug 3, 2007, 05:29 AM
    Sounds like this is regulated by law. If the award is over $20K then the fee is limited to $5300.
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    Aug 3, 2007, 01:33 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bushg
    Have you given the lawyer a retainer fee?
    Bush-g I haven't paid anything. I'm told only if he wins the case will he be charged. I am only responsible for fees for medical records etc.
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    Aug 3, 2007, 01:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem
    sounds like this is regulated by law. If the award is over $20K then the fee is limited to $5300.
    That makes sense, thank you Scottgem
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