Opinion ID: 1775584
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Heading: DR 2-106 Fees for Legal Services.

Text: [A] A lawyer shall not enter into an agreement for, charge, or collect an illegal or clearly excessive fee. [B] A fee is clearly excessive when, after a review of the facts, a lawyer of ordinary prudence would be left with a definite and firm conviction that the fee is in excess of a reasonable fee. Factors to be considered as guides in determining the reasonableness of a fee include the following: [1] The time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly. [2] The likelihood, if apparent to the client, that acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment by the lawyer. [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. [8] Whether the fee is fixed or contingent.