In an earlier post, I suggested that the best way to be sure you are comfortable working with an attorney is to talk to as many as you can about your case. In doing this, it will be helpful to understand how attorneys charge fees.

1) Consultation Fee: This is a fee that most Firms charge to determine, initially, if your case is one that the Firm is interested in. Some firms do not charge consultation fees, some firms [...]

By far, this is the most common question that is asked during consultations.

The quick answer is “Yes, you should apply for both if you believe you are entitled to both”.  When I say “both”, I am referring to wage loss compensation benefits from  OWCP and federal disability retirement from  OPM.  If you are eligible for  federal disability retirement through  OPM, then apply for it. At the same time, if you are eligible for disability compensation from OWCP, apply for it.

However, you will not [...]