(SS) Subido v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 NICHOLAS MATEO No. 2:16-CV-0079-TLN-DMC

THOMPSON SUBIDO

12 Plaintiff, ORDER v.

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY, Defendant. 17 18 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 February 13, 2018. See ECF No. 34. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $8,599.62 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 41. 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 October 27, 2016, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff agreed to pay counsel: (1) 25% of any benefits awarded at or prior to a first…