So, it's a good question to ask. If I hire Cuddigan Law to represent me, what is it going to cost?
Unlike many other professionals, we do not charge any upfront fees when we take your case.
If you are concerned about what an attorney might cost, don't be.
We work on a contingency basis. We only get paid if we win your case and fees are limited by law.
In both SSDI and SSI cases, by law payments to attorneys can be no more than 25% of back payments due and there is a cap on the fees which limits the amount of the fee. As of November 30, 2024, the fee cap amount is $9,200. (Like other disability payments, the cap fee amount is revised annually with a Cost-of-Living Adjustment. You can call or email our office for the current cap fee amount.)
You pay the lesser of 25% of back payments or the fee cap amount. We do not receive any percentage of future disability benefits.
Typically there are a few incidental costs, separate from attorney fees, which we incur on your behalf as we prepare your case, like the costs of getting your medical records for example. Those expenses will have to be repaid at the end of your case whether you win your case or not.
Many people don’t know this but you don’t have to be an attorney to represent a person at a Social Security disability hearing. As a result there are many individuals who advertise that they can assist your disability claim. But because fees for anyone who represents you are set by law it does not cost one cent more to hire an attorney. And it doesn't cost any more to hire an experienced attorney who focuses exclusively on Social Security disability law.
For a free evaluation of your case, call us. At Cuddigan Law you have a dedicated team of professionals in your corner who understand the system and who will fight for your rights.
