(SS) Kontokanis v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 KATINA KONTOKANIS, No. 2:22-CV-1337-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 has been entered pursuant to the parties’ stipulation for a voluntary remand. See ECF No. 19. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $14,154.90 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 25. 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 a July 15, 2022, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff agreed to pay counsel 25% of any past-due benefits awarded by the…