(SS) Barnes v. Commissioner of Social Security
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 KELLY MARIE BARNES, No. 2:18-CV-0611-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 August 8, 2019. See ECF No. 27. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $14,556.88 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 30. 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 March 6, 2018, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff agreed to pay counsel 25% of any past-due benefits awarded. See ECF No.30-1, pg. 1. Plaintiff initiated this…