Why have a licensed attorney prepare and review your contracts?
How do you prevent misunderstandings and preserve relationships in your business deals?
How do you minimize the financial risk your business may be exposed to if things don't work out? How do you know that your business is not being taken advantage of? How do you confirm that everyone is literally on the same page about the terms of the deal? And perhaps most importantly, how do you make sure your agreement will be legally enforceable if there is a problem? What's wrong with generic, online form contracts?
Often, the contracts you find online are just wrong . . . the wrong parties, the wrong applicable law, the wrong type of agreement, etc.
Or, the contract is just too simplistic. It's missing key clauses that, worst case scenario, will protect you and your business. Or, the contract has a bunch of terms with legal meanings that you don't understand and don't know whether (or how) you can change. Even worse, that generic contract often doesn't match what you and the other party actually intend. (And the courts don't care about what you "really" meant if it's not actually in the contract.) Put simply, one size does not fit all. Using generic contracts you found online doesn't save you (or your attorney) time or money. It's actually harder to fix the mess than to start from scratch with a good structure. |
Flat Fee Pricing:
All fees and services described on this site are for information purposes only and are subject to change at any time. Until we have both a signed Engagement Agreement and your initial payment, the Firm reserves the right to quote you a new or different fee for services based on the unique legal needs of your business.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans are available for an additional premium of 15%. All payment plans require a credit card authorization and are billed monthly. Payment plans are not available for rush delivery projects. Anticipated expenses are due with your first payment.
Contract Review and Advice
Unless otherwise noted, Contract Review and Advice includes attorney recommendations and counseling. Document editing or re-drafting is generally not included. Most contract negotiations require either General Counsel Service or the Firm’s standard hourly retainer.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans are available for an additional premium of 15%. All payment plans require a credit card authorization and are billed monthly. Payment plans are not available for rush delivery projects. Anticipated expenses are due with your first payment.
Contract Review and Advice
Unless otherwise noted, Contract Review and Advice includes attorney recommendations and counseling. Document editing or re-drafting is generally not included. Most contract negotiations require either General Counsel Service or the Firm’s standard hourly retainer.
Standard ContractsB2B Service Agreements: $2,000
B2C Customer Agreements: $1,100 Highly Regulated Industries: $2,300 Non-Compete / Non-Disclosure / Proprietary Information Agreements: $650 Waiver & Release / Limitation of Liability: $550 
FranchisingFranchise Disclosure Document and Agreement: $15,125
State Registration Fees Not Included Review & Advice: $1,850 Ohio Business Opportunity Plan (Disclosure Document & Agreement): $5,050 Raising Money From InvestorsInvestor Offering Document (i.e. Private Placement Memorandum) and Agreement: $5,800
Federal or State Securities Registration Fees Not Included Investor Agreement: $1,675 (Maximum 6 Attorney Hours) Note: A standalone investor agreement (without an accompanying offering document) is rarely appropriate. All securities transactions are subject to the anti-fraud provisions of state and federal securities laws. This means that the business and its principals cannot make any false or misleading statements, whether orally or in writing, about the business, the securities offered, or the offering itself. In addition to government criminal, civil and/or administrative enforcement actions, the investors in a business can bring a private action for securities fraud and potentially recover a refund of their entire investment. Learn More About Raising Money From Investors |
Financial AgreementsPersonal Guarantee: $250
Promissory Note: $425 Security Agreement: $400 Includes filing UCC Financing Statement Joint VenturesStrategic Partnerships / Joint Venture Agreements: $2,575
Lease AgreementsCommercial Lease / Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Negotiations: $4,300
Review & Advice (includes 1 round of attorney edits/redlines): $1,275 Short Form Lease Review (less than 10 pages): $550 Equipment Lease: $1,100 Web-Based AgreementsTerms of Service: $1,850
Website Privacy Policy: $625 Other ContractsOther Contract Review & Advice:
$375 (up to 5 pages) / $550 up to 10 pages Not sure what you need? Need something different? Schedule a consultation for a custom quote. 
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Traditional Hourly Rates:
Where flat fees don't make sense, the Firm works on the traditional retainer basis. For general business needs, the Firm requires a replenishing retainer of $2,000/$1,000. The Firm bills at the hourly rate of $275 per hour for all attorney time and $125 per hour for all paralegal/law clerk time. The Firm bills in tenths of an hour increments. The Firm may from time to time require a larger retainer or replenishment in anticipation of significant work that the Firm reasonably believes cannot be covered by the standard retainer amount.
