In 1969 President Nixon further strengthened affirmative action through Executive Order 11478, which required government contractors to develop goals for increasing the representation of historically disadvantaged groups and timetables for achieving them.
First, the amount of the fee cannot be more than the maximum that Social Security allows: the lesser of 25% of backpay or $6,000. For example, if your backpay award is $20,000, your attorney can collect $5,000 (25% of $20,000). Second, the agreement must be signed by the Social Security claimant and the attorney. If the claimant is a child, a parent should sign for the child. If the claimant is an adult with a guardian, the guardian should sign.
The firm's fees represent neither the highest nor lowest cost in the market, but aim for the best value in terms of experience and services provided for the fees clients pay. Many legal services can be provided on either an hourly rate (minimum $350 plus costs in most instances) or on a flat fee basis. Some legal services such as estate planning, incorporation, and LLC formation are handled almost exclusively on a flat fee basis.