# RCW 4.24.005: RCW 4.24.005: Tort actions—Attorneys' fees—Determination of reasonableness

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 4.24.005
- **Heading:** RCW 4.24.005: Tort actions—Attorneys' fees—Determination of reasonableness
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 4 / Chapter 24 / Section 005

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 4.24.005 RCW 4.24.005: Tort actions—Attorneys' fees—Determination of reasonableness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S005.md)
- [RCW 4.24.010 RCW 4.24.010: Action for injury or death of child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S010.md)
- [RCW 4.24.020 RCW 4.24.020: Action by parent for seduction of child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S020.md)
- [RCW 4.24.040 RCW 4.24.040: Action for negligently permitting fire to spread.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S040.md)
- [RCW 4.24.050 RCW 4.24.050: Kindling of fires by persons driving lumber.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S050.md)
- [RCW 4.24.060 RCW 4.24.060: Application of common law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S060.md)
- [RCW 4.24.070 RCW 4.24.070: Recovery of money lost at gambling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S070.md)
- [RCW 4.24.080 RCW 4.24.080: Action to recover leased premises used for gambling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S080.md)
- [RCW 4.24.090 RCW 4.24.090: Validity of evidence of gambling debt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S090.md)
- [RCW 4.24.115 RCW 4.24.115: Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate or relative to a motor carrier transportation contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S115.md)
- [RCW 4.24.130 RCW 4.24.130: Action for change of name—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S130.md)
- [RCW 4.24.140 RCW 4.24.140: Action by another state to enforce tax liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S140.md)
- [RCW 4.24.141 RCW 4.24.141: Action by another state to enforce tax liability—"Taxes" defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S141.md)
- [RCW 4.24.150 RCW 4.24.150: Action for fines or forfeitures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T4_C24_S150.md)

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