Getting Paid for Doing Good: Practice Pointers to Avoid Reduction in Fees – Track II (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

Two experienced Social Security litigators will address stumbling blocks to recovering all fees sought. Topics covered include 406(a) fees and when the expedited fee process does not apply, along with tips for successful 406(a) fee petitions. The session will also cover EAJA fees, including common objections to EAJA fees such as failure to recover on all issues, briefing time, clerical time, and seeking extensions of time. Turning to 406(b) fees, the speakers will discuss obtaining 406(b) fees without a contingent fee contract and avoiding windfall findings in 406(b) fee litigation, before closing with effective strategies for negotiating fees with SSA.

Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour

This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Fall National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.

Recorded Thursday, October 15, 2026.