(SS) Bailey v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ALISHA BAILEY, No. 2:15-CV-0153-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 March 14, 2016. See ECF No. 18. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $7,799.00 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 21. 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 December 31, 2014, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff agreed to pay counsel: (1) 25% of any benefits awarded at or prior to a first administrative hearing, or…