(SS) Taum v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 THOMAS JEROME TAUM, IV, No. 2:17-CV-2542-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 30, 2018. 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 $8,350.00 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 23. 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 January 30, 2017, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff agreed to pay counsel 25% of all past-due benefits awarded by the agency. See ECF No. 23-1. Plaintiff…