Sorted by Commenter - Ethics - State of California

ABA Model Rule
Rule 1.5 Fees
(3) the fee customarily charged in the locality for
similar legal services;
(4) the amount involved and the results
obtained;
(5) the time limitations imposed by the client or
by the circumstances;
(6) the nature and length of the professional
relationship with the client;
(7) the experience, reputation, and ability of the
lawyer or lawyers performing the services;
and
(8) whether the fee is fixed or contingent.
Commission’s Proposed Rule *
Rule 1.5 Fees for Legal Services
(3) the fee customarily charged in the locality
for similar legal services;
(45) the amount involved and the results
obtained;
(56) the time limitations imposed by the client or
by the circumstances;
(67) the nature and length of the professional
relationship with the client;
(78) the experience, reputation, and ability of the
lawyer or lawyers performing the services;
and
(89) whether the fee is fixed or contingent.;
Explanation of Changes to the ABA Model Rule
The Commission recommends that Model Rule 1.5(a)(3) be
rejected because the identified factor, while relevant to
determining the reasonableness of a fee, is not relevant to
determining the conscionability of a fee.
Subparagraph (5) is identical to Model Rule 1.5(a)(4).
Subparagraph (6) is identical to Model Rule 1.5(a)(5).
Subparagraph (7) is identical to Model Rule 1.5(a)(6).
Subparagraph (8) is identical to Model Rule 1.5(a)(7).
Subparagraph (9) is identical to Model Rule 1.5(a)(8).
RRC - 4-200 1-5 - Compare - Rule Comment Explanation - DFT5 1 (02-08-10)KEM-ML-RD-KEM.doc {Note: Green/Italic text in the middle column indicates Model Rule text that has been moved rather than stricken.}
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