RCW 7.70.070
Attorneys' fees.
The court shall, in any action under this chapter, determine the reasonableness of each party's attorneys fees. The court shall take into consideration 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 the 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.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 12.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
Attorneys' fees: Chapter 4.84 RCW.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.70 - Actions for Injuries Resulting From Health Care.
7.70.030 - Propositions required to be established—Burden of proof.
7.70.050 - Failure to secure informed consent—Necessary elements of proof—Emergency situations.
7.70.068 - Informed consent—May be contained in mental health advance directive.
7.70.080 - Evidence of compensation from other source.
7.70.090 - Hospital governing bodies—Liability—Limitations.
7.70.100 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Procedures.
7.70.110 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Tolling statute of limitations.
7.70.120 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Right to trial not abridged.
7.70.130 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims—Exempt from arbitration mandate.
7.70.140 - Medical malpractice closed claim reporting requirements.
7.70.150 - Actions alleging violation of accepted standard of care—Certificate of merit required.