SMITH, Judge.
We reverse the order awarding only $1250.00 to claimant's attorney for his services rendered in obtaining a stipulated wash-out settlement of the claimant's future compensation and medical benefits for the sum of $75,000.
Claimant's attorney argues, and we agree, that the deputy commissioner was not at liberty to disregard the attorney's services in representing the claimant in arriving at, negotiating with the carrier, ultimately agreeing upon...
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