Martinez v. Berryhill

ORDER AND JUDGMENT *

Paul J. Kelly, , Jr., Circuit Judge

The Rocky Mountain Disability Law Group (the law firm), as the real party in interest, appeals from the district court’s order to refund $4,750 in fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) to its client, Marie Martinez. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Background

In 2009, Ms. Martinez signed a contingent-fee agreement for the law firm to represent her in proceedings to obtain Social Security disability benefits. Under the agreement, Ms. Martinez agreed that the firm was entitled to a fee for work at the administrative…