(SS) Le v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 HOANG TRONG LE, No. 2:19-CV-0751-DMC Plaintiff, v. ORDER COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 17 Plaintiff, who is proceeding with retained counsel, brought this action for judicial review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Final judgement was entered on March 31, 2021. See ECF No. 26. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s counsel’s amended motion for an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $10,313.62 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 33. Plaintiff was provided notice of counsel’s motion and has not filed any response thereto. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY Plaintiff’s representation in this case was provided by way of an August 22, 2019, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff agreed to pay counsel 25% of any past-due benefits awarded by the agency if Plaintiff is awarded such…