Rule 1717. Counsel Fees

In all cases where the court is authorized under applicable law to fix the amount of counsel fees it shall consider, among other things, the following factors:

(1) the time and effort reasonably expended by the attorney in the litigation;

(2) the quality of the services rendered;

(3) the results achieved and benefits conferred upon the class or upon the public;

(4) the magnitude, complexity and uniqueness of the litigation; and

(5) whether the receipt of a fee was contingent on success. Official Note The rule does not determine when fees may be awarded. That is a matter of substantive law. The order in which the factors are listed is not intended to indicate the priority or weight to be accorded them respectively.