Ronald Jay Paana, Sr. v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 RONALD JAY PAANA, SR., No. 2:21-CV-0505-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 this Court’s decision on the merits issued on March 16, 2023. See ECF No. 26. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $14,500.00 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 31. 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 28, 2018, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff agreed to pay counsel 25% of any past-due benefits 4 …