Atkinson v. Heckler

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GERALD J. WEBER, District Judge.

Plaintiff received a favorable decision in his appeal from the Secretary’s denial of his application for disability insurance benefits. Plaintiff’s counsel now seeks approval of $3,878.45 in attorney’s fees. He has not included a copy of the Social Security Administration’s award certificate which sets forth how much of the award has been withheld for attorney’s fees. He has stated in his motion1 however, and the United States Attorney agrees, that the amount withheld is *1014$3,878.45 and that this is 25% of the past due benefits.

The Secretary has…