Collins Stead v. Social Security Administration Commissioner

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION CHERYL ANN COLLINS STEAD PLAINTIFF v. CIVIL NO. 15-5194 NANCY A. BERRYHILL, Commissioner Social Security Administration DEFENDANT ORDER Before the Court is counsel’s request for approval of attorney’s fees in the amount of $21,009.50, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 406(b). (Doc. 26). Plaintiff’s counsel requests 25% of her past-due benefits based upon a contingency-fee agreement. (Doc. 14, p. 19). Defendant does not object to the award in this case, but suggests that the fee request may be unreasonable. (Doc. 28).…