No upfront cost. No fee unless we win.
You don't pay an attorney fee unless your Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim is approved. There's no retainer, no hourly billing, and no surprise invoices during your case.
How disability attorney fees are calculated
Fees in SSDI and SSI cases are governed by federal law and must be approved by the Social Security Administration. Under the standard fee agreement process, the fee is the lesser of:
- 25% of your past-due benefits (back pay), or
- $7,200 — the current statutory cap set by the Commissioner of Social Security.
If your claim is denied, the attorney fee is $0. The cap is periodically adjusted by the SSA and may change.
How does a Social Security disability lawyer get paid?
Once the SSA approves your claim and calculates your past-due benefits, the approved attorney fee is withheld from that back pay and paid directly to your representative by the SSA. You don't write a check — the fee comes out of benefits already owed to you.
What about case costs?
Limited costs — like requesting copies of medical records from your providers — may be billed separately. These are typically small and are clearly disclosed in your representation agreement before any case work begins.
Why contingency fees protect claimants
The contingency-fee model exists so that anyone with a serious disability can pursue benefits regardless of income. You get experienced representation at no upfront cost, and we're only paid if we help you win.
Attorney advertising. This page is general information about disability attorney fees and is not legal advice. Specific fee terms are governed by your written representation agreement and applicable federal law.