State Bar of California's Rules on Attorney's Fees:

The State Bar of California rules on attorney fees are set forth in the California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 4-200, which provides an eleven factor test to determine whether a fee is conscionable. Included are:

The amount of the fee in proportion to the value of the services performed.

The relative sophistication of the member and the client.

The novelty and difficulty of the questions involved and the skill requisite to perform the
    legal service properly.

The likelihood, if apparent to the client, that the acceptance of the particular
    employment will preclude other employment by the lawyer.

The amount involved and the results obtained.

The time limitations imposed by the client or by the circumstances.

The nature and length of the professional relationship with the client.

The experience, reputation, and ability of the lawyer or lawyers performing the services.

Whether the fee is fixed or contingent.

The time and labor required.

The informed consent of the client to the fee agreement.

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