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.
In addition, how the lawyer opts to bill the client can also have a huge impact on how expensive everything will be. Generally, child custody lawyers either bill through a flat fee or by the hour. If a lawyer charges a flat fee, expect to pay $3,000 - $6,000.A lower fee is in no way indicative of a low quality legal representation.n addition, how the lawyer opts to bill the client can also have a huge impact on how expensive everything will be. Generally, child custody lawyers either bill through a flat fee or by the hour. If a lawyer charges a flat fee, expect to pay $3,000 - $6,000.