(SS) Tietjen v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ISAAC TIETJEN, No. 2:20-CV-2065-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 the parties’ stipulation for a voluntary remand. See ECF No. 23. Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s counsel’s motion for an award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $17,709.78 under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). See ECF No. 28. 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 9, 2020, contingent fee agreement whereby Plaintiff agreed to pay counsel 25% of any past-due benefits awarded by…