I began the process of obtaining SSI, myself. After being turned down twice...( at the reconsideration phase )...I anticipated a hearing coming, so I hired an attorney.
He sent me a form to fill out... that he forwarded to the social security administration. And, when I went to see him....I had already obtained all medical records and had them organized in a binder. ( I used to work for an attorney, briefly. )
In the meantime, a wonderful doctor of mine obtained a special form and filled it out and got my approval for SSI....so , now I will not be having a hearing.
Do you think this attorney will charge me the full commission. He has, essentially, only forwarded one form for me...to the SSI administration...which I filled out.
What do you think?
2007-03-23 02:03:34 · 5 answers · asked by treefrog 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That depends on a lot of things.
Was he working for you on an Hourly fee basis or a Contingency fee basis?
Did you have an actual written contract with him?
In addition to receiving your form and making an office visit to talk with him exactly what else did he do for you?
It sounds to me like you may be underestimating the time and effort that this attorney possibly put into your case for you. -
But be that as it may - just relax and play it by ear until you get his bill.
Most Attorneys are "basically" honest and only want to provide the best service for their clients at the most reasonable price they can live with.
If you get his bill and you feel it is way too high, talk to him about it and provide your reasons why you feel this way. And let him provide you with his reasons why his bill is as high as it is.
If this can not be resolved between the two of you, you can always file a grievance with the Local Bar or State Bar association and they will investigate into the matter.
In any event Good Luck!
2007-03-23 02:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask him. I am of the opinion that the attorney's fees are paid by Social Security.
2007-03-23 02:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I do believe he will charge you the full amount for his services.
2007-03-23 02:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attornies don't bill COMMISSION...they bill by the hour for their services...no matter how much you did yourself it all depends on what HE did for you.
2007-03-23 02:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by Shan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm betting he will. Not saying he should; but I bet he does.
2007-03-23 02:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋