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Fair and reasonable fees

Legal Profession (Code Of Conduct) Rules, r. 61 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) An attorney shall not charge fees that are unfair or unreasonable. (2) In determining the fairness and reasonableness of a fee the following factors may be taken into account28 Legal Profession (a) the time and labour required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved and the skill required to perform the legal service properly; (b) the likelihood that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment by the attorney; (c) the fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services; (d) the amount involved (if any) or the value of the subject matter; (e) the time limitations imposed by the client or by the circumstances; (f) the nature and length of the professional relationship with the client; (g) the experience, reputation and ability of the attorney concerned. (3) An attorney shall not accept any fee or reward for merely introducing a client or referring a case or client to another
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Fair and reasonable fees — Cap. 320s02 s. 61 · Belize Law