Practice areas
Business law, sorted by what's happening.
Most owners call us because something specific just happened. Find yours below, see an example fee and book a free 30-minute call.
Find your situation
- “I'm starting a business” Business formation Pick the right entity, file it and get an operating agreement written for you. Go to business formation
- “Someone sent me a contract” Contracts A redline and a one-page summary before you sign, on a turnaround you can plan around. Go to contracts
- “I'm taking on a partner” Partnership agreements Write down who owns what and how someone leaves, while everyone still agrees. Go to partnership agreements
- “I'm buying or selling” Buying or selling a business Letter of intent, due diligence, purchase agreement and closing, with your broker and CPA. Go to buying or selling a business
- “Someone owes me, or is suing me” Business disputes Your options, the cost of each and the honest odds, in writing, before you spend more. Go to business disputes
- “I want a lawyer on call” Outside general counsel A monthly plan with a named attorney, set hours and faster turnaround. Go to outside general counsel
Example fees
What each area usually costs
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Business formation
For new ventures and side projects going official
- Single-member LLC $750 to $1,200
- Multi-member LLC $1,800 to $3,500
- Corporation $1,500 to $2,800
- LLC clean-up $600 to $1,400
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Contracts
For anything you're about to sign or send
- Contract review $400 to $900
- Commercial lease review $900 to $1,800
- Custom agreement $900 to $2,500
- Starter template kit $1,800 to $3,200
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Partnership agreements
For co-founders, new partners and family businesses
- Two-owner operating agreement $1,800 to $3,200
- Three or more owners $2,800 to $5,000
- Adding or buying out a partner $1,500 to $4,000
- Agreement check-up $500 to $1,000
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Buying or selling a business
For owners buying a shop, selling one or handing it down
- Letter of intent review $500 to $1,000
- Deals under $500,000 $5,000 to $9,500
- Deals $500,000 to $2 million $9,500 to $18,000
- Larger or complex deals $18,000 to $30,000
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Business disputes
For unpaid invoices, partner fights and broken deals
- Case assessment and options memo $500 to $900
- Demand letter $600 to $1,500
- Negotiation or mediation $3,500 to $9,000
- Hourly work $285 to $365/hr
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Outside general counsel
For growing businesses that want a lawyer on call
- Essentials plan $450 to $650/mo
- Growth plan $1,100 to $1,500/mo
- Partner plan $2,200 to $2,900/mo
All figures are example ranges for typical small businesses, shown so you can plan. Your fee is confirmed in writing before any work starts. State filing fees and other third-party costs are passed through at cost.
How each area is priced
| Practice area | How it's priced | Example from | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business formation | Flat fee | $750 | About 1 to 2 weeks |
| Contracts | Flat fee | $400 | 5 business days standard |
| Partnership agreements | Flat fee | $500 | About 2 to 3 weeks |
| Buying or selling a business | Flat fee by deal size | $500 | Often 60 to 120 days |
| Business disputes | Flat per phase, some hourly | $500 | Weeks to months |
| Outside general counsel | Monthly plan | $450/mo | Ongoing, cancel with 30 days' notice |
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