State Rules of Professional Conduct: State-specific regulations governing attorney conduct, including requirements for fee agreements, rules for trust accounts, and handling of retainer fees
ABA Model Rules: American Bar Association guidelines including Rule 1.5 (reasonable fees), Rule 1.15 (safekeeping of client property), and Rule 1.4 (client communication)
State Bar Guidelines: Specific requirements set by state bar associations regarding fee agreements, client communication, and trust account regulations
Federal Laws: Including Internal Revenue Code requirements for income reporting and federal consumer protection laws
Contract Law Principles: Basic contract formation requirements including consideration, offer and acceptance, and capacity to contract
State Contract Laws: State-specific contract requirements including Statute of Frauds and contract interpretation rules
Ethics Opinions: State and ABA ethics opinions specifically regarding flat fee arrangements and related matters
Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific consumer protection statutes, disclosure requirements, and cooling-off periods where applicable
Documentation Requirements: Written fee agreement requirements, specific disclosures required by state law, and record-keeping obligations
Termination Provisions: Rules regarding refunds, requirements for withdrawal, and client rights in termination scenarios
