📄 Legal Document Cost Estimator 2026

Average attorney fees for drafting & reviewing — based on real market data 200+ document types

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💰 Average market rate 2026 ⚖️ Based on 1,000+ law firms

🔄 Scenario comparison

Startup funding

Documents: Term Sheet (draft), SaaS Agreement (review), Convertible Note (draft)

Draft Term Sheet $850 · Review SaaS $740 · Draft Note $980 = total $2,570

vs using templates + lawyer review: potentially save 30%

Real estate closing

Purchase Agreement (review) $580 + Deed (draft) $540 + Lease (review) $670

Total $1,790 (varies by state)

Estate planning

Will (draft) $1,290 + Trust (draft) $1,790 + Power of Attorney $380

Combined $3,460 · Some firms offer package ~$2,800

📋 Case study: Tech contractor vs. full-time

A freelance software developer needed an Independent Contractor Agreement (draft $710) and later a Non-Disclosure Agreement (review $340). Total $1,050. By using the estimator, they budgeted accurately and negotiated a flat fee with a local attorney. Without this tool, they might have been quoted $2,000+.

🧰 How to use this estimator

1 Search or scroll to find your document type.

2 Select between Drafting (lawyer creates from scratch) or Review (lawyer checks your existing document).

3 Instantly see the average fee based on 2026 attorney rate data.

4 Use the comparison table below for quick reference.

📊 Popular Document Fees (2026 Averages)

Document TypeDrafting / CreationReview / Analysis
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)$490$340
Employment Agreement$480
Lease Agreement$690$670
Business Purchase Agreement$960$1010
Prenuptial Agreement$890$540
LLC Operating Agreement$710$630
Last Will and Testament$1290$1730
Contractor Agreement$760$450
Independent Contractor Agreement$710$380
Confidentiality Agreement$400$300
Separation Agreement$1110$540
Divorce Settlement$1530$580
Commercial Lease$910$700
Real Estate Purchase Agreement$770$580
Partnership Agreement$840$710
Shareholder Agreement$1070$550
Consulting Agreement$750$450
Service Agreement$790$440
Privacy Policy$960$440
Terms of Service$850$490
LLC Formation$920

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

💬 Are these prices exactly what I’ll pay?
No, they are national averages. Actual fees depend on complexity, location, and lawyer experience. Always request a written estimate.
💬 What's the difference between drafting and review?
Drafting = attorney prepares the document from scratch. Review = attorney examines a document you already have (like a contract from the other party) and suggests changes.
💬 Why are some fees marked "—" (unavailable)?
Some documents are rarely drafted/reviewed on an hourly/flat basis; lawyers may bundle them or offer only one service type. Use the available figure as a proxy.
💬 Do these fees include court filing or extra costs?
No, these are attorney professional fees only. Filing fees, notary, etc. are separate.