State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct: State-specific rules governing attorney-client relationships, including fee arrangements, billing practices, conflict of interest disclosures, and scope of representation requirements
ABA Model Rules: American Bar Association guidelines covering reasonable fees (Rule 1.5), client communications (Rule 1.4), scope of representation (Rule 1.2), and conflicts of interest (Rules 1.7-1.9)
State-Specific Fee Agreement Requirements: State-mandated requirements for fee agreements, including specific language requirements, contingency fee arrangements, retainer deposits, trust accounts, and billing increment specifications
Federal Regulations: Compliance requirements with federal practice rules, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and specific practice area requirements (securities, tax, etc.)
State Contract Law: Basic contract formation requirements, consideration requirements, and enforceability provisions specific to the state jurisdiction
Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific consumer protection regulations, disclosure requirements, and cooling-off periods where applicable
Data Privacy Laws: Requirements for handling client information, confidentiality provisions, and cybersecurity considerations in legal practice
Trust Account Regulations: IOLTA requirements, rules for handling client funds, and record-keeping requirements for trust accounts
Termination Provisions: Legal requirements for withdrawal from representation, notice requirements, and file retention policies
Documentation Requirements: Written fee agreement requirements, signature requirements, and provisions for electronic communications
