# 20 C.F.R. § 429.209 (2026): Are there any restrictions on attorney's fees?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_209

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 429.209 (2026)
- **Heading:** Are there any restrictions on attorney's fees?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter III: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION / Part 429: ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND RELATED STATUTES / Subpart B: Claims Under the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees' Claims Act of 1964 / § 429.209: § 429.209   Are there any restrictions on attorney's fees?

## Text

No more than 10 percent of the amount in settlement of each individual claim submitted and settled under this subpart shall be paid or delivered to, or received by, any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with that claim. A person violating this subsection shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 (31 U.S.C. 3721(i)).

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