Attorney Fee Guide 2026
Average fees by practice area across the United States. Compare rates for 200 practice areas to estimate your legal budget before requesting a consultation.
Fees by practice area
Average rates observed across the United States, attorney fees included
Personal Injury
Common services
- Personal Injury with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Personal Injury requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Personal Injury with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Car Accidents
Common services
- Car Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Car Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Car Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Truck Accidents
Common services
- Truck Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Truck Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Truck Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Motorcycle Accidents
Common services
- Motorcycle Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Motorcycle Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Motorcycle Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Slip & Fall
Common services
- Slip & Fall with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Slip & Fall requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Slip & Fall with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Medical Malpractice
Common services
- Medical Malpractice with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Medical Malpractice requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Medical Malpractice with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Wrongful Death
Common services
- Wrongful Death with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Wrongful Death requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Wrongful Death with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Product Liability
Common services
- Product Liability with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Product Liability requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Product Liability with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Workers Compensation
Common services
- Workers Compensation with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Workers Compensation requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Workers Compensation with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Nursing Home Abuse
Common services
- Nursing Home Abuse with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Nursing Home Abuse requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Nursing Home Abuse with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Bicycle Accidents
Common services
- Bicycle Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Bicycle Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Bicycle Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Pedestrian Accidents
Common services
- Pedestrian Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Pedestrian Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Pedestrian Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Brain Injury
Common services
- Brain Injury with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Brain Injury requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Brain Injury with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Spinal Cord Injury
Common services
- Spinal Cord Injury with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Spinal Cord Injury requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Spinal Cord Injury with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Burn Injury
Common services
- Burn Injury with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Burn Injury requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Burn Injury with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Dog Bite
Common services
- Dog Bite with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Dog Bite requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Dog Bite with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Uber & Lyft Accidents
Common services
- Uber & Lyft Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Uber & Lyft Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Uber & Lyft Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Boat Accidents
Common services
- Boat Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Boat Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Boat Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Aviation Accidents
Common services
- Aviation Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Aviation Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Aviation Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Construction Accidents
Common services
- Construction Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Construction Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Construction Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Premises Liability
Common services
- Premises Liability with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Premises Liability requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Premises Liability with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Catastrophic Injury
Common services
- Catastrophic Injury with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Catastrophic Injury requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Catastrophic Injury with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Toxic Exposure
Common services
- Toxic Exposure with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Toxic Exposure requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Toxic Exposure with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Railroad Injury
Common services
- Railroad Injury with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Railroad Injury requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Railroad Injury with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Swimming Pool Accidents
Common services
- Swimming Pool Accidents with soft tissue injuries — average settlement $15,000-$40,000
- Swimming Pool Accidents requiring surgery — average settlement $50,000-$200,000
- Swimming Pool Accidents with permanent disability — average settlement $150,000-$500,000
Criminal Defense
Common services
- Misdemeanor criminal defense charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony criminal defense charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal criminal defense charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
DUI / DWI
Common services
- Misdemeanor dui / dwi charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony dui / dwi charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal dui / dwi charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Drug Crimes
Common services
- Misdemeanor drug crimes charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony drug crimes charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal drug crimes charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
White Collar Crime
Common services
- Misdemeanor white collar crime charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony white collar crime charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal white collar crime charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Federal Crimes
Common services
- Misdemeanor federal crimes charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony federal crimes charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal federal crimes charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Juvenile Crimes
Common services
- Misdemeanor juvenile crimes charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony juvenile crimes charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal juvenile crimes charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Sex Crimes
Common services
- Misdemeanor sex crimes charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony sex crimes charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal sex crimes charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Theft & Robbery
Common services
- Misdemeanor theft & robbery charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony theft & robbery charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal theft & robbery charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Violent Crimes
Common services
- Misdemeanor violent crimes charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony violent crimes charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal violent crimes charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Traffic Violations
Common services
- Misdemeanor traffic violations charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony traffic violations charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal traffic violations charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Assault & Battery
Common services
- Misdemeanor assault & battery charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony assault & battery charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal assault & battery charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Domestic Assault
Common services
- Misdemeanor domestic assault charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony domestic assault charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal domestic assault charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Gun Charges
Common services
- Misdemeanor gun charges charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony gun charges charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal gun charges charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Probation Violations
Common services
- Misdemeanor probation violations charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony probation violations charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal probation violations charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Expungement
Common services
- Misdemeanor expungement charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony expungement charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal expungement charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Embezzlement
Common services
- Misdemeanor embezzlement charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony embezzlement charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal embezzlement charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Fraud
Common services
- Misdemeanor fraud charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony fraud charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal fraud charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Manslaughter
Common services
- Misdemeanor manslaughter charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony manslaughter charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal manslaughter charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Conspiracy
Common services
- Misdemeanor conspiracy charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony conspiracy charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal conspiracy charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Hit and Run
Common services
- Misdemeanor hit and run charges — potential penalties include fines and up to 1 year in jail
- Felony hit and run charges — potential penalties include 1-20+ years in prison
- Federal hit and run charges — subject to federal sentencing guidelines
Divorce
Common services
- Contested divorce proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested divorce filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Divorce with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Child Custody
Common services
- Contested child custody proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested child custody filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Child Custody with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Child Support
Common services
- Contested child support proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested child support filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Child Support with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Adoption
Common services
- Contested adoption proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested adoption filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Adoption with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Alimony & Spousal Support
Common services
- Contested alimony & spousal support proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested alimony & spousal support filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Alimony & Spousal Support with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Domestic Violence
Common services
- Contested domestic violence proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested domestic violence filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Domestic Violence with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Prenuptial Agreements
Common services
- Contested prenuptial agreements proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested prenuptial agreements filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Prenuptial Agreements with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Paternity
Common services
- Contested paternity proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested paternity filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Paternity with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Grandparents Rights
Common services
- Contested grandparents rights proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested grandparents rights filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Grandparents Rights with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Military Divorce
Common services
- Contested military divorce proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested military divorce filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Military Divorce with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Same-Sex Divorce
Common services
- Contested same-sex divorce proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested same-sex divorce filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Same-Sex Divorce with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Modification of Orders
Common services
- Contested modification of orders proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested modification of orders filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Modification of Orders with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Relocation & Custody
Common services
- Contested relocation & custody proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested relocation & custody filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Relocation & Custody with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Father's Rights
Common services
- Contested father's rights proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested father's rights filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Father's Rights with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Mother's Rights
Common services
- Contested mother's rights proceedings — average cost $10,000-$30,000
- Uncontested mother's rights filings — average cost $2,000-$5,000
- Mother's Rights with complex asset division — average cost $15,000-$50,000
Business Law
Common services
- Business Law contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Business Law dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Business Law regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Corporate Law
Common services
- Corporate Law contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Corporate Law dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Corporate Law regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Mergers & Acquisitions
Common services
- Mergers & Acquisitions contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Mergers & Acquisitions dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Mergers & Acquisitions regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Contract Law
Common services
- Contract Law contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Contract Law dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Contract Law regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Business Litigation
Common services
- Business Litigation contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Business Litigation dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Business Litigation regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Startup Law
Common services
- Startup Law contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Startup Law dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Startup Law regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Franchise Law
Common services
- Franchise Law contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Franchise Law dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Franchise Law regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Partnership Disputes
Common services
- Partnership Disputes contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Partnership Disputes dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Partnership Disputes regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Non-Compete Agreements
Common services
- Non-Compete Agreements contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Non-Compete Agreements dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Non-Compete Agreements regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Trade Secrets
Common services
- Trade Secrets contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Trade Secrets dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Trade Secrets regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Securities Law
Common services
- Securities Law contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Securities Law dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Securities Law regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Venture Capital
Common services
- Venture Capital contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Venture Capital dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Venture Capital regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Commercial Lease
Common services
- Commercial Lease contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Commercial Lease dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Commercial Lease regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Small Business Law
Common services
- Small Business Law contract drafting and review — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Small Business Law dispute resolution — typical cost $10,000-$50,000
- Small Business Law regulatory compliance — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Intellectual Property
Common services
- Intellectual Property application and prosecution — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Intellectual Property infringement litigation — typical cost $100,000-$2,000,000
- Intellectual Property licensing negotiations — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Trademark
Common services
- Trademark application and prosecution — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Trademark infringement litigation — typical cost $100,000-$2,000,000
- Trademark licensing negotiations — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Patent
Common services
- Patent application and prosecution — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Patent infringement litigation — typical cost $100,000-$2,000,000
- Patent licensing negotiations — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Copyright
Common services
- Copyright application and prosecution — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Copyright infringement litigation — typical cost $100,000-$2,000,000
- Copyright licensing negotiations — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Trade Dress
Common services
- Trade Dress application and prosecution — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Trade Dress infringement litigation — typical cost $100,000-$2,000,000
- Trade Dress licensing negotiations — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Licensing Agreements
Common services
- Licensing Agreements application and prosecution — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Licensing Agreements infringement litigation — typical cost $100,000-$2,000,000
- Licensing Agreements licensing negotiations — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
IP Litigation
Common services
- IP Litigation application and prosecution — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- IP Litigation infringement litigation — typical cost $100,000-$2,000,000
- IP Litigation licensing negotiations — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Software IP
Common services
- Software IP application and prosecution — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Software IP infringement litigation — typical cost $100,000-$2,000,000
- Software IP licensing negotiations — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
Real Estate Law
Common services
- Real Estate Law residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Real Estate Law commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Real Estate Law dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Landlord-Tenant
Common services
- Landlord-Tenant residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Landlord-Tenant commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Landlord-Tenant dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Foreclosure
Common services
- Foreclosure residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Foreclosure commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Foreclosure dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Zoning & Land Use
Common services
- Zoning & Land Use residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Zoning & Land Use commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Zoning & Land Use dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Construction Law
Common services
- Construction Law residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Construction Law commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Construction Law dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Commercial Real Estate
Common services
- Commercial Real Estate residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Commercial Real Estate commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Commercial Real Estate dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Title Disputes
Common services
- Title Disputes residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Title Disputes commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Title Disputes dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Boundary Disputes
Common services
- Boundary Disputes residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Boundary Disputes commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Boundary Disputes dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
HOA Disputes
Common services
- HOA Disputes residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- HOA Disputes commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- HOA Disputes dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Eminent Domain
Common services
- Eminent Domain residential transaction — typical fee $1,000-$3,000
- Eminent Domain commercial transaction — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Eminent Domain dispute litigation — typical cost $10,000-$75,000
Immigration Law
Common services
- Immigration Law initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Immigration Law appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Immigration Law removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Green Cards
Common services
- Green Cards initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Green Cards appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Green Cards removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Visa Applications
Common services
- Visa Applications initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Visa Applications appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Visa Applications removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Deportation Defense
Common services
- Deportation Defense initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Deportation Defense appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Deportation Defense removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Asylum
Common services
- Asylum initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Asylum appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Asylum removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Citizenship & Naturalization
Common services
- Citizenship & Naturalization initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Citizenship & Naturalization appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Citizenship & Naturalization removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
DACA
Common services
- DACA initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- DACA appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- DACA removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Work Permits
Common services
- Work Permits initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Work Permits appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Work Permits removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Investor Visas
Common services
- Investor Visas initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Investor Visas appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Investor Visas removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Family Immigration
Common services
- Family Immigration initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Family Immigration appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Family Immigration removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Immigration Appeals
Common services
- Immigration Appeals initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Immigration Appeals appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Immigration Appeals removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Immigration Detention
Common services
- Immigration Detention initial application filing — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
- Immigration Detention appeal or motion to reopen — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Immigration Detention removal defense — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Estate Planning
Common services
- Estate Planning basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Estate Planning comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Estate Planning trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Wills & Trusts
Common services
- Wills & Trusts basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Wills & Trusts comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Wills & Trusts trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Probate
Common services
- Probate basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Probate comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Probate trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Elder Law
Common services
- Elder Law basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Elder Law comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Elder Law trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Guardianship
Common services
- Guardianship basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Guardianship comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Guardianship trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Living Trusts
Common services
- Living Trusts basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Living Trusts comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Living Trusts trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Power of Attorney
Common services
- Power of Attorney basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Power of Attorney comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Power of Attorney trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Trust Administration
Common services
- Trust Administration basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Trust Administration comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Trust Administration trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Estate Litigation
Common services
- Estate Litigation basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Estate Litigation comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Estate Litigation trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Medicaid Planning
Common services
- Medicaid Planning basic document preparation — typical fee $500-$3,000
- Medicaid Planning comprehensive estate plan — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Medicaid Planning trust creation and funding — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
Employment Law
Common services
- Employment Law EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Employment Law pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Employment Law federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Wrongful Termination
Common services
- Wrongful Termination EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Wrongful Termination pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Wrongful Termination federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Workplace Discrimination
Common services
- Workplace Discrimination EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Workplace Discrimination pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Workplace Discrimination federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Sexual Harassment
Common services
- Sexual Harassment EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Sexual Harassment pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Sexual Harassment federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Wage & Hour Claims
Common services
- Wage & Hour Claims EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Wage & Hour Claims pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Wage & Hour Claims federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
FMLA Violations
Common services
- FMLA Violations EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- FMLA Violations pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- FMLA Violations federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Whistleblower
Common services
- Whistleblower EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Whistleblower pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Whistleblower federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Non-Compete (Employment)
Common services
- Non-Compete (Employment) EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Non-Compete (Employment) pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Non-Compete (Employment) federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Executive Compensation
Common services
- Executive Compensation EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Executive Compensation pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Executive Compensation federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Workplace Injury
Common services
- Workplace Injury EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Workplace Injury pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Workplace Injury federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Retaliation
Common services
- Retaliation EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Retaliation pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Retaliation federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Unemployment Claims
Common services
- Unemployment Claims EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- Unemployment Claims pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- Unemployment Claims federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
ADA Violations
Common services
- ADA Violations EEOC charge filing and investigation — typical fee $3,000-$7,500
- ADA Violations pre-litigation demand and negotiation — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
- ADA Violations federal court litigation — typical cost $25,000-$150,000
Bankruptcy
Common services
- Bankruptcy means test evaluation and counseling — typical fee $500-$1,500
- Bankruptcy petition preparation and filing — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
- Bankruptcy creditor negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Common services
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy means test evaluation and counseling — typical fee $500-$1,500
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition preparation and filing — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy creditor negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Common services
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy means test evaluation and counseling — typical fee $500-$1,500
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy petition preparation and filing — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy creditor negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
Debt Relief
Common services
- Debt Relief means test evaluation and counseling — typical fee $500-$1,500
- Debt Relief petition preparation and filing — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
- Debt Relief creditor negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
Business Bankruptcy
Common services
- Business Bankruptcy means test evaluation and counseling — typical fee $500-$1,500
- Business Bankruptcy petition preparation and filing — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
- Business Bankruptcy creditor negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
Foreclosure Defense
Common services
- Foreclosure Defense means test evaluation and counseling — typical fee $500-$1,500
- Foreclosure Defense petition preparation and filing — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
- Foreclosure Defense creditor negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
Student Loan Debt
Common services
- Student Loan Debt means test evaluation and counseling — typical fee $500-$1,500
- Student Loan Debt petition preparation and filing — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
- Student Loan Debt creditor negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$7,500
Tax Law
Common services
- Tax Law audit representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Tax Law offer in compromise — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Tax Law installment agreement negotiation — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
IRS Disputes
Common services
- IRS Disputes audit representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- IRS Disputes offer in compromise — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- IRS Disputes installment agreement negotiation — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
Tax Planning
Common services
- Tax Planning audit representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Tax Planning offer in compromise — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Tax Planning installment agreement negotiation — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
Back Taxes
Common services
- Back Taxes audit representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Back Taxes offer in compromise — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Back Taxes installment agreement negotiation — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
Tax Fraud Defense
Common services
- Tax Fraud Defense audit representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Tax Fraud Defense offer in compromise — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Tax Fraud Defense installment agreement negotiation — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
International Tax
Common services
- International Tax audit representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- International Tax offer in compromise — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- International Tax installment agreement negotiation — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
Estate Tax
Common services
- Estate Tax audit representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
- Estate Tax offer in compromise — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Estate Tax installment agreement negotiation — typical fee $1,500-$5,000
Entertainment Law
Common services
- Entertainment Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Entertainment Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Entertainment Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Environmental Law
Common services
- Environmental Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Environmental Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Environmental Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Health Care Law
Common services
- Health Care Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Health Care Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Health Care Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Insurance Law
Common services
- Insurance Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Insurance Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Insurance Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Civil Rights
Common services
- Civil Rights initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Civil Rights pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Civil Rights regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Consumer Protection
Common services
- Consumer Protection initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Consumer Protection pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Consumer Protection regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Veterans Benefits
Common services
- Veterans Benefits initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Veterans Benefits pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Veterans Benefits regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Class Action
Common services
- Class Action initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Class Action pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Class Action regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Appeals
Common services
- Appeals initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Appeals pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Appeals regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Mediation & Arbitration
Common services
- Mediation & Arbitration initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Mediation & Arbitration pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Mediation & Arbitration regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Military Law
Common services
- Military Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Military Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Military Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Maritime Law
Common services
- Maritime Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Maritime Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Maritime Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Aviation Law
Common services
- Aviation Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Aviation Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Aviation Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Sports Law
Common services
- Sports Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Sports Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Sports Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Cannabis Law
Common services
- Cannabis Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Cannabis Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Cannabis Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Education Law
Common services
- Education Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Education Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Education Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Animal Law
Common services
- Animal Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Animal Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Animal Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Election Law
Common services
- Election Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Election Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Election Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Native American Law
Common services
- Native American Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Native American Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Native American Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Water Rights
Common services
- Water Rights initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Water Rights pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Water Rights regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Agricultural Law
Common services
- Agricultural Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Agricultural Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Agricultural Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Energy Law
Common services
- Energy Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Energy Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Energy Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Telecommunications Law
Common services
- Telecommunications Law initial consultation and case evaluation — typical fee $250-$1,000
- Telecommunications Law pre-litigation strategy and demand — typical fee $3,000-$10,000
- Telecommunications Law regulatory proceeding — typical cost $5,000-$25,000
Administrative Law
Common services
- Administrative Law agency proceeding representation — typical fee $5,000-$20,000
- Administrative Law rule-making comment and advocacy — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Administrative Law administrative appeal — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Government Contracts
Common services
- Government Contracts agency proceeding representation — typical fee $5,000-$20,000
- Government Contracts rule-making comment and advocacy — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Government Contracts administrative appeal — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Regulatory Compliance
Common services
- Regulatory Compliance agency proceeding representation — typical fee $5,000-$20,000
- Regulatory Compliance rule-making comment and advocacy — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Regulatory Compliance administrative appeal — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
FOIA Requests
Common services
- FOIA Requests agency proceeding representation — typical fee $5,000-$20,000
- FOIA Requests rule-making comment and advocacy — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- FOIA Requests administrative appeal — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Licensing & Permits
Common services
- Licensing & Permits agency proceeding representation — typical fee $5,000-$20,000
- Licensing & Permits rule-making comment and advocacy — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Licensing & Permits administrative appeal — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Municipal Law
Common services
- Municipal Law agency proceeding representation — typical fee $5,000-$20,000
- Municipal Law rule-making comment and advocacy — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Municipal Law administrative appeal — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Government Ethics
Common services
- Government Ethics agency proceeding representation — typical fee $5,000-$20,000
- Government Ethics rule-making comment and advocacy — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Government Ethics administrative appeal — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Public Records
Common services
- Public Records agency proceeding representation — typical fee $5,000-$20,000
- Public Records rule-making comment and advocacy — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Public Records administrative appeal — typical fee $5,000-$15,000
Cyber Law
Common services
- Cyber Law compliance assessment — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Cyber Law data breach response — typical fee $10,000-$50,000
- Cyber Law policy drafting and review — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Data Privacy
Common services
- Data Privacy compliance assessment — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Data Privacy data breach response — typical fee $10,000-$50,000
- Data Privacy policy drafting and review — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
AI Law
Common services
- AI Law compliance assessment — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- AI Law data breach response — typical fee $10,000-$50,000
- AI Law policy drafting and review — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Cryptocurrency Law
Common services
- Cryptocurrency Law compliance assessment — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Cryptocurrency Law data breach response — typical fee $10,000-$50,000
- Cryptocurrency Law policy drafting and review — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Internet Law
Common services
- Internet Law compliance assessment — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- Internet Law data breach response — typical fee $10,000-$50,000
- Internet Law policy drafting and review — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
E-Commerce Law
Common services
- E-Commerce Law compliance assessment — typical fee $5,000-$25,000
- E-Commerce Law data breach response — typical fee $10,000-$50,000
- E-Commerce Law policy drafting and review — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Name Change
Common services
- Name Change case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Name Change pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Name Change court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Gender Marker Change
Common services
- Gender Marker Change case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Gender Marker Change pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Gender Marker Change court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Surrogacy Law
Common services
- Surrogacy Law case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Surrogacy Law pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Surrogacy Law court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Egg Donor Law
Common services
- Egg Donor Law case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Egg Donor Law pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Egg Donor Law court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Restraining Orders
Common services
- Restraining Orders case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Restraining Orders pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Restraining Orders court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Lemon Law
Common services
- Lemon Law case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Lemon Law pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Lemon Law court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Medical Device Injury
Common services
- Medical Device Injury case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Medical Device Injury pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Medical Device Injury court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Insurance Bad Faith
Common services
- Insurance Bad Faith case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Insurance Bad Faith pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Insurance Bad Faith court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Uninsured Motorist
Common services
- Uninsured Motorist case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Uninsured Motorist pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Uninsured Motorist court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Military Defense
Common services
- Military Defense case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Military Defense pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Military Defense court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Birth Injury
Common services
- Birth Injury case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Birth Injury pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Birth Injury court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Mesothelioma
Common services
- Mesothelioma case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Mesothelioma pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Mesothelioma court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Nursing Malpractice
Common services
- Nursing Malpractice case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Nursing Malpractice pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Nursing Malpractice court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Dental Malpractice
Common services
- Dental Malpractice case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Dental Malpractice pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Dental Malpractice court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Church Abuse
Common services
- Church Abuse case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Church Abuse pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Church Abuse court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Debt Collection Defense
Common services
- Debt Collection Defense case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Debt Collection Defense pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Debt Collection Defense court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Nursing License Defense
Common services
- Nursing License Defense case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Nursing License Defense pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Nursing License Defense court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
Medical License Defense
Common services
- Medical License Defense case evaluation and strategy — typical fee $250-$2,000
- Medical License Defense pre-litigation negotiation — typical fee $2,000-$10,000
- Medical License Defense court filing and representation — typical fee $3,000-$15,000
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