Title 5, Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-102
§8127 Representation; Attorneys’ Fees
Title 5 › PART III — EMPLOYEES › Subpart G — Insurance and Annuities › CHAPTER 81 — COMPENSATION FOR WORK INJURIES › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERALLY › § 8127
Summary
A claimant can name a person to represent them in proceedings before the Secretary of Labor. Any bill for legal or other services must be approved by the Secretary.
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Title 5, §8127
Government Organization and Employees, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)A claimant may authorize an individual to represent him in any proceeding under this subchapter before the Secretary of Labor.
(b)A claim for legal or other services furnished in respect to a case, claim, or award for compensation under this subchapter is valid only if approved by the Secretary.
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Historical and Revision Notes
DerivationU.S. CodeRevised Statutes andStatutes at Large 5 U.S.C. 773(b) (less last sentence).Oct. 14, 1949, ch. 691, § 208 “Sec. 23(b) (less last sentence)”, 63 Stat. 865. Administration of this subchapter was transferred to the Secretary of Labor by section 1 of 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 19, 64 Stat. 1271 (see section 8145). Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
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5 U.S.C. § 8127
Title 5, Government Organization and Employees
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102