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Wash. Rev. Code § 4.24.005 (2026)

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Any party charged with the payment of attorney's fees in any tort action may petition the court not later than forty-five days of receipt of a final billing or accounting for a determination of the reasonableness of that party's attorneys' fees. The court shall make such a determination and 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;
(9) Whether the fixed or contingent fee agreement was in writing and whether the client was aware of his or her right to petition the court under this section;
(10) The terms of the fee agreement.
[ 1987 c 212 s 1601; 1986 c 305 s 201.]

Notes:

Application—1987 c 212 s 1601: "Section 1601 of this act applies to agreements for attorneys' fees entered into after April 29, 1987." [ 1987 c 212 s 1602.]
Application—1986 c 305 s 201: "Section 201 of this act applies to agreements for attorney's fees entered into after June 11, 1986." [ 1986 c 305 s 202.]
Preamble—Report to legislature—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases, 1997–2015 · leading case: In Re Settlement/Guardianship of AGM, 223 P.3d 1276 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
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In Re Settlement/Guardianship of AGM, 223 P.3d 1276 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 9× “RCW 4.24.005 contains virtually identical requirements for determining reasonable attorney fees in a tort action.”
Barrett v. Freise, 82 P.3d 1179 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 6× “Freise declined to meet Kahr’s demands, but advised of his willingness to extend the statute of limitations provided by RCW 4.24.005, to allow for mediation or a settlement conference regarding the fee issues.”
In re the Settlement/Guardianship of A.G.M., 154 Wash. App. 58 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 9× “RCW 4.24.005 contains virtually identical requirements for determining reasonable attorney fees in a tort action.”
Coppernoll v. Reed, 119 P.3d 318 (Wash. 2005). “, RCW 4.24.005 (mandating how a judge shall determine the reasonableness of attorneys' fees in tort actions); RCW 51.”
Coppernoll v. Reed, 155 Wash. 2d 290 (Wash. 2005). “, RCW 4.24.005 (mandating how a judge shall determine the reasonableness of attorneys’ fees in tort actions); RCW 51-.”
Taylor v. Shigaki, 930 P.2d 340 (Wash. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “1 This action was brought as a petition for a determination of reasonable attorney fees under RCW 4.24.005. That statute directs the court to consider a number of factors, such as the time and labor involved, the amount involved, the experience of the lawyer, whether the fee is…”
Barrett v. Freise, 82 P.3d 1179 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 6× “Freise declined to meet Kahr's demands, but advised of his willingness to extend the statute of limitations provided by RCW 4.24.005, to allow for mediation or a settlement conference regarding the fee issues.”
Terri Block v. The Law Offices Of Ben F. Barcus & Assocs., Pllc (Wash. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 3× “Additionally, to the extent that Block challenges the reasonableness of Barcus's fees, RCW 4.24.005 bars her claim. Under RCW 4.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 4.24.005(1) — 2 cases
In Re Settlement/Guardianship of AGM, 223 P.3d 1276 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “RCW 4.24.005 contains virtually identical requirements for determining reasonable attorney fees in a tort action.”
In re the Settlement/Guardianship of A.G.M., 154 Wash. App. 58 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “RCW 4.24.005 contains virtually identical requirements for determining reasonable attorney fees in a tort action.”
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