How Disability Attorney Fees Work

Disability attorneys work on contingency — they only get paid if you win.

The fee is capped by federal law at 25% of your back pay (retroactive benefits), up to $7,200 maximum.

You pay nothing upfront and nothing if you lose. Attorneys typically help at the hearing level (ALJ) where having representation significantly improves approval odds — studies show represented claimants are approved at roughly twice the rate of unrepresented claimants. Most disability attorneys offer free consultations..