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Model Rule 1.1 Competence
- -Legal Knowledge
- -Skill
- -Thoroughness
- -Preparation
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CRCP 3-110(B) Failing to Act Competently
- -Diligence
- -Learning and skill
- -Mental, Emotion, and Physical Ability
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Model Rule 1.5(e) Fee Sharing
- If you are lawyers sharing fees and not in the same firm then
- -Division is proportional OR assumes joint responsibility
- -Client provides written agreement
- -Total Fee is reasonable
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CRCP 2-200 Fee Sharing
- If you are lawyers sharing fees and not in the same firm then
- -Clients consents in writing
- -Fee is reasonable
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Model Rule 1.5(a) Fees
- A lawyer shall not charge an unreasonable fee
- Factors to determine unreasonable fee
- -(1) time and labor require, novelty and difficulty of the questions, and skill
- -(2) likelihood of acceptance of a particular employment
- -(3) the fee customarily charged
- -(4) the amount involved and the results obtained
- -(5) the time limitations imposed by the client
- -(6) the nature and length of the professional of attorney-client relationship
- -(7) experience, reputation, and ability of lawyers
- -(8) fixed or contingent fee
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