Eugene Lewis v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

MERRITT, Circuit Judge.

This appeal, arising out of a Social Security case, presents for review the awarding of fees by the district courts to attorneys of plaintiffs who prevail in litigation of claims against the Secretary. Under 42 U.S.C.A. § 406(b), the attorney who successfully represents a claimant is entitled to receive a portion of the claimant’s award as compensation for legal services rendered in pursuit of the claim. 1 See Webb v. Richardson, 472 F.2d 529, 536 (6th Cir.1972) (tribunal making attorney’s fee award can consider all services performed by attorney from time claim filed…