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STATE
BAR OF CALIFORNIA RULES ON ATTORNEY'S FEES
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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: |
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The amount of
the fee in proportion to the value of the
services performed.
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The relative
sophistication of the member and the client.
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The novelty and
difficulty of the questions involved and the
skill requisite to perform the legal service
properly.
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The likelihood,
if apparent to the client, that the
acceptance of the particular employment will
preclude other employment by the lawyer.
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The amount
involved and the results obtained.
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The time
limitations imposed by the client or by the
circumstances.
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The nature and
length of the professional relationship with
the client.
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The experience,
reputation, and ability of the lawyer or
lawyers performing the services.
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Whether the fee
is fixed or contingent.
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The time and
labor required.
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The informed
consent of the client to the fee agreement.
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