Lawyer Fees For Ssi

Summary

Lawyers in Florida handling SSI disability cases cannot charge more than 25% of your backpay or $6,000, whichever is less. They also cannot charge for benefits received before they were hired. For more detailed guidance, contact the Florida Bar Association.

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Lawyer fees for SSI disability case regarding back pay of benefits already received before the lawyer was hired
Hello ****. In general:
- A disability lawyer cannot charge more than *% of your backpay, or $*, whichever is less.
- The lawyer cannot charge for benefits you received before hiring them.
Could you tell me your location for more specific information?
They are not entitled to *% of the back pay benefits from the * */2 years we waited for an approval?
Hello ****, in general, lawyers can't charge for benefits received before they were hired. However, laws can vary. Can you please provide your location so I can give more specific information?
Florida
Hello ****, in Florida:
- SSA rules state a lawyer can't charge more than *% of your backpay, or $*,*, whichever is less.
- They can't charge for benefits received before they were hired.
For more detailed information, you may want to consult a local legal professional.
Who would I contact?
For detailed guidance, consider contacting:

Florida Bar Association


Phone:(*) *-*
Website: www.floridabar.org