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What’s the Average Cost of Hiring a Lawyer to Draft a Contract?

Contract drafting costs range between $200 and $800 for a simple contract and $1,000 and $2,500 for a complex contract. Contract attorneys can offer hourly or flat fee contract drafting services. The cost of drafting a contract depends upon the scope and depth of your objectives and complexity of terms and business relationship.

Below in this article, we've included a list of 200+ contract types with their average hiring amounts from the ContractsCounsel platform. These cost points should give you a sense of how much lawyers charge to draft contracts on our platform.

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Simple Drafting

Simple contract drafting costs can range between $200 and $800 as a flat fee depending upon your needs. An online contract lawyer could also bill their services at an hourly rate between $100 and $350 an hour.

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Complex or Bespoke Drafting

Complex or bespoke drafting is more expensive than simple contract drafting and ranges between $800 and $2,500 as a flat fee. Some online lawyers may charge an hourly rate between $150 and $500 an hour for more extensive services, such as contract negotiation and revisions.

How Do Lawyers Charge for Drafting?

Lawyers charge hourly fees, flat fees, or a combination of both for contract drafting services. Consider the differences between hourly vs. flat fee structures when hiring lawyers online.

Lawyer Hourly Fees

Lawyer hourly fees are billed by the hour and typically in 10- or 15-minute intervals. This billing method is less predictable and potentially more expensive since any number of issues can arise when you write and negotiate a contract. These issues can significantly increase your costs when compared to flat-fee contract drafting.

Flat-Fee Contract Drafting

Flat-fee contract drafting is a more predictable rate than compared to hourly lawyer fees. You agree to pay your attorney a flat rate. Your attorney agrees to perform agreed-upon services for that rate regardless of the time committed to complete it.

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Flat-Fee and Hourly Billing

In many circumstances, lawyers will agree to perform contract drafting on a flat fee basis. A normal engagement will include the below items:

Initial consultation
First draft of the document
Call to discuss document
One or two rounds of revisions

Sometimes flat-fee engagements can roll into hourly fees if you exceed what the lawyer has agreed to provide. It is critical there is a clear expectation of what is included in the flat fee before you start work, so that you don’t risk rolling into an hourly rate billing model.

Pro tip : Make sure you objectively outline what the lawyer will include in their flat fee and you make sure you are conscious of the number of rounds of revisions you receive.

ContractsCounsel’s Legal Fee Marketplace Data

Below is a list of 219 common legal drafting projects performed on the ContractsCounsel platform. When looking at this data, it is important to keep in mind each project is unique and may have a certain set of terms that require more work and fees. In general, the more custom terms you want to include in your contract, the higher the price will be.

The below cost data is an average of all projects across all US states completed on a flat fee basis.

Acceptable Use Policy. The average cost to draft an acceptable use policy is $516.
Accounting Services Agreement. The average cost to draft an accounting services agreement is $435.
Addendum to Lease. The average cost to draft an addendum to lease is $436.
Advertising Agreement. The average cost to draft an advertising agreement is $683.
Advisory Agreement. The average cost to draft an advisory agreement is $748.
Affidavit of Ownership. The average cost to draft an affidavit of ownership is $395.
Affiliate Agreement. The average cost to draft an affiliate agreement is $619.
Affiliate Program Agreement. The average cost to draft an affiliate program agreement is $796.
Angel Investor Agreement. The average cost to draft an angel investor agreement is $1,375.
Apartment Rental Agreement. The average cost to draft an apartment rental agreement is $545.
Art Consignment Agreement. The average cost to draft an art consignment agreement is $300.
Artist Management Agreement. The average cost to draft an artist management agreement is $775.
Asset Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft an asset purchase agreement is $1,276.
Assignment of Partnership Interest. The average cost to draft an assignment of partnership interest is $545.
Bill of Sale. The average cost to draft a bill of sale is $662.
Brand Licensing Agreement. The average cost to draft a brand licensing agreement is $927.
Broker Carrier Agreement. The average cost to draft a broker carrier agreement is $912.
Building Lease. The average cost to draft a building lease is $565.
Business Associate Agreement. The average cost to draft a business associate agreement is $706.
Business Contract. The average cost to draft a business contract is $765.
Business License Application. The average cost to draft a business license application is $350.
Business Partnership Agreement. The average cost to draft a business partnership agreement is $1,042.
Business Plan. The average cost to draft a business plan is $410.
Business Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a business purchase agreement is $940.
Buy Sell Agreement. The average cost to draft a buy sell agreement is $666.
Buyout Agreement. The average cost to draft a buyout agreement is $841.
Cease and Desist Letter. The average cost to draft a cease and desist letter is $441.
Channel Partner Agreement. The average cost to draft a channel partner agreement is $1,433.
Child Custody Agreement. The average cost to draft a child custody agreement is $428.
Cloud Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a cloud services agreement is $777.
Coaching Agreement. The average cost to draft a coaching agreement is $475.
Codicil. The average cost to draft a codicil is $624.
Cofounder Agreement. The average cost to draft a cofounder agreement is $865.
Cohabitation Agreement. The average cost to draft a cohabitation agreement is $499.
Commercial Lease. The average cost to draft a commercial lease is $825.
Commercial Lease Agreement. The average cost to draft a commercial lease agreement is $672.
Commercial Loan. The average cost to draft a commercial loan is $1,033.
Commission Agreement. The average cost to draft a commission agreement is $599.
Common Stock Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a common stock purchase agreement is $859.
Compensation Agreement. The average cost to draft a compensation agreement is $662.
Confidential Information Release Agreement. The average cost to draft a confidential information release agreement is $848.
Confidential Settlement Agreement. The average cost to draft a confidential settlement agreement is $950.
Confidentiality Agreement. The average cost to draft a confidentiality agreement is $363.
Construction Agreement. The average cost to draft a construction agreement is $1,067.
Construction Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a construction services agreement is $612.
Consulting Agreement. The average cost to draft a consulting agreement is $786.
Consulting Services Contract. The average cost to draft a consulting services contract is $496.
Content Creator Agreement. The average cost to draft a content creator agreement is $609.
Content License Agreement. The average cost to draft a content license agreement is $764.
Contract Manufacturing Agreement. The average cost to draft a contract manufacturing agreement is $1,029.
Contractor Agreement. The average cost to draft a contractor agreement is $909.
Convertible Note. The average cost to draft a convertible note is $990.
Cookies Policy. The average cost to draft a cookies policy is $1,325.
Co-ownership Agreement. The average cost to draft a co-ownership agreement is $652.
Copyright License Agreement. The average cost to draft a copyright license agreement is $660.
Copyright Transfer Agreement. The average cost to draft a copyright transfer agreement is $600.
Corporate Bylaws. The average cost to draft corporate bylaws is $849.
Customer Contract. The average cost to draft a customer contract is $734.
Data Processing Agreement. The average cost to draft a data processing agreement is $898.
Debt Settlement Agreement. The average cost to draft a debt settlement agreement is $438.
Deed of Trust. The average cost to draft a deed of trust is $549.
Demand Letter. The average cost to draft a demand letter is $368.
Dental Associate Contract. The average cost to draft a dental associate contract is $431.
Design-Build Contract. The average cost to draft a design-build contract is $477.
Developer Agreement. The average cost to draft a developer agreement is $616.
Development Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a development services agreement is $1,125.
Distribution Agreement. The average cost to draft a distribution agreement is $926.
Divorce Settlement. The average cost to draft a divorce settlement is $1,017.
Egg/Embryo Donation Contract. The average cost to draft an egg/embryo donation contract is $650.
Employee IP Agreement. The average cost to draft an employee IP agreement is $337.
Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement. The average cost to draft an employee non-disclosure agreement is $362.
Employee Separation Agreement. The average cost to draft an employee separation agreement is $1,091.
Employee Stock Options Agreement. The average cost to draft an employee stock options agreement is $641.
Employment Contract. The average cost to draft an employment contract is $748.
Employment Handbook. The average cost to draft an employment handbook is $709.
Employment Offer. The average cost to draft an employment offer is $1,206.
End User License Agreement. The average cost to draft an end user license agreement is $1,216.
Equipment Lease. The average cost to draft an equipment lease is $863.
Equity Compensation Agreement. The average cost to draft an equity compensation agreement is $713.
Estate Planning Package for Couple. The average cost to draft an estate planning package for a couple is $1,000.
Event Services Agreement. The average cost to draft an event services agreement is $782.
Event Space Rental Agreement. The average cost to draft an event space rental agreement is $682.
Exclusive Distribution Agreement. The average cost to draft an exclusive distribution agreement is $1,253.
Exclusivity Agreement. The average cost to draft an exclusivity agreement is $688.
Executive Employment Contract. The average cost to draft an executive employment contract is $1,083.
Finance Lease. The average cost to draft a finance lease is $1,350.
Founders Agreement. The average cost to draft a founders agreement is $985.
Franchise Agreement. The average cost to draft a franchise agreement is $1,425.
Freelance Contract. The average cost to draft a freelance contract is $569.
GDPR Compliance. The average cost to draft a GDPR compliance document is $1,025.
General Contractor Contract. The average cost to draft a general contractor contract is $750.
Gross Lease. The average cost to draft a gross lease is $775.
Ground Lease. The average cost to draft a ground lease is $958.
Hold Harmless Agreement. The average cost to draft a hold harmless agreement is $668.
Immigration Compliance. The average cost to draft an immigration compliance document is $4,750.
Indemnity Agreement. The average cost to draft an indemnity agreement is $420.
Independent Contractor Agreement. The average cost to draft an independent contractor agreement is $600.
Intellectual Property License Agreement. The average cost to draft an intellectual property license agreement is $669.
Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement. The average cost to draft an intellectual property transfer agreement is $622.
Investment Contract. The average cost to draft an investment contract is $869.
Investment Management Agreement. The average cost to draft an investment management agreement is $733.
Investment Subscription Agreement. The average cost to draft an investment subscription agreement is $700.
Investor Disclosure Documents. The average cost to draft investor disclosure documents is $105.
IP Assignment Agreement. The average cost to draft an IP assignment agreement is $354.
Joint Operating Agreement. The average cost to draft a joint operating agreement is $747.
Joint Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a joint purchase agreement is $625.
Joint Venture Agreement. The average cost to draft a joint venture agreement is $872.
Land Contract. The average cost to draft a land contract is $559.
Land Lease Agreement. The average cost to draft a land lease agreement is $739.
Land Use Restriction Agreement. The average cost to draft a land use restriction agreement is $825.
Last Will and Testament. The average cost to draft a last will and testament is $925.
Lease Agreement. The average cost to draft a lease agreement is $582.
Lease Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a lease purchase agreement is $611.
Lease To Own Agreement. The average cost to draft a lease to own agreement is $734.
Legal Opinion. The average cost to draft a legal opinion is $250.
Legal Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a legal services agreement is $623.
Letter of Intent. The average cost to draft a letter of intent is $742.
Liability Waiver. The average cost to draft a liability waiver is $634.
Licensing Agreement. The average cost to draft a licensing agreement is $1,058.
Lien. The average cost to draft a lien is $316.
Living Trust. The average cost to draft a living trust is $648.
LLC Operating Agreement. The average cost to draft an LLC operating agreement is $731.
Loan Agreement. The average cost to draft a loan agreement is $742.
Maintenance Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a maintenance services agreement is $495.
Manufacturing Agreement. The average cost to draft a manufacturing agreement is $718.
Marketing Agreement. The average cost to draft a marketing agreement is $624.
Master Promissory Note. The average cost to draft a master promissory note is $366.
Master Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a master services agreement is $779.
Membership Agreement. The average cost to draft a membership agreement is $641.
Memorandum of Understanding. The average cost to draft a memorandum of understanding is $459.
Mortgage Note. The average cost to draft a mortgage note is $1,025.
Multi Member LLC Operating Agreement. The average cost to draft a multi-member LLC operating agreement is $567.
Non-Compete Agreement. The average cost to draft a non-compete agreement is $595.
Non-Disclosure Agreement. The average cost to draft a non-disclosure agreement is $434.
Non-Solicitation Agreement. The average cost to draft a non-solicitation agreement is $312.
Note Payable. The average cost to draft a note payable is $507.
Note Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a note purchase agreement is $623.
Offering Memorandum. The average cost to draft an offering memorandum is $498.
OnlyFans Management Contract. The average cost to draft an OnlyFans management contract is $420.
Operating Agreement. The average cost to draft an operating agreement is $740.
Operational Level Agreement. The average cost to draft an operational level agreement is $518.
Options Contract. The average cost to draft an options contract is $393.
Partnership Agreement. The average cost to draft a partnership agreement is $835.
Phantom Stock Agreement. The average cost to draft a phantom stock agreement is $957.
Photography Service Agreement. The average cost to draft a photography service agreement is $325.
Physician Employment Agreement. The average cost to draft a physician employment agreement is $593.
Postnuptial Agreement. The average cost to draft a postnuptial agreement is $965.
Power of Attorney. The average cost to draft a power of attorney is $393.
Prenuptial Agreement. The average cost to draft a prenuptial agreement is $882.
Privacy Policy. The average cost to draft a privacy policy is $977.
Private Label Agreement. The average cost to draft a private label agreement is $1,019.
Private Placement Memorandum. The average cost to draft a private placement memorandum is $2,206.
Production Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a production services agreement is $525.
Professional Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a professional services agreement is $750.
Profit Share Agreement. The average cost to draft a profit share agreement is $656.
Project Collaboration Agreement. The average cost to draft a project collaboration agreement is $665.
Promissory Note Agreement. The average cost to draft a promissory note agreement is $701.
Property Deed. The average cost to draft a property deed is $551.
Property Management Agreement. The average cost to draft a property management agreement is $747.
Property Sale Agreement. The average cost to draft a property sale agreement is $800.
Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a purchase agreement is $751.
Purchase And Sale Agreement. The average cost to draft a purchase and sale agreement is $556.
Purchase Contract. The average cost to draft a purchase contract is $928.
Quitclaim Deed. The average cost to draft a quitclaim deed is $656.
Real Estate Investment Agreement. The average cost to draft a real estate investment agreement is $853.
Real Estate License Agreement. The average cost to draft a real estate license agreement is $250.
Real Estate Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a real estate purchase agreement is $888.
Real Estate Sale Agreement. The average cost to draft a real estate sale agreement is $688.
Recruiting Services Agreement. The average cost to draft a recruiting services agreement is $800.
Referral Partner Agreement. The average cost to draft a referral partner agreement is $1,411.
Release Form. The average cost to draft a release form is $258.
Release of Liability. The average cost to draft a release of liability is $413.
Release of Lien. The average cost to draft a release of lien is $325.
Rental Agreement. The average cost to draft a rental agreement is $635.
Rental Lease Agreement. The average cost to draft a rental lease agreement is $573.
Repayment Agreement. The average cost to draft a repayment agreement is $690.
Residential Lease. The average cost to draft a residential lease is $490.
Residential Real Estate Lease Agreement. The average cost to draft a residential real estate lease agreement is $612.
Residential Service Contract. The average cost to draft a residential service contract is $950.
Retainer Agreement. The average cost to draft a retainer agreement is $573.
Revenue Sharing Agreement. The average cost to draft a revenue sharing agreement is $728.
Roofing Contract. The average cost to draft a roofing contract is $573.
SaaS Agreement. The average cost to draft a SaaS agreement is $1,195.
SaaS Reseller Agreement. The average cost to draft a SaaS reseller agreement is $1,000.
SAFE Note. The average cost to draft a SAFE note is $545.
Sales Agreement. The average cost to draft a sales agreement is $697.
Sales Commission Agreement. The average cost to draft a sales commission agreement is $574.
Separation Agreement. The average cost to draft a separation agreement is $1,109.
Service Agreement. The average cost to draft a service agreement is $802.
Settlement Agreement. The average cost to draft a settlement agreement is $382.
Severance Agreement. The average cost to draft a severance agreement is $722.
Share Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a share purchase agreement is $1,175.
Shareholder Agreement. The average cost to draft a shareholder agreement is $1,009.
Single Member LLC Formation. The average cost to draft a single-member LLC formation is $775.
Single Member LLC Operating Agreement. The average cost to draft a single-member LLC operating agreement is $400.
Software Agreement. The average cost to draft a software agreement is $740.
Software Development Agreement. The average cost to draft a software development agreement is $828.
Software Licensing Agreement. The average cost to draft a software licensing agreement is $1,544.
Software Subscription Agreement. The average cost to draft a software subscription agreement is $1,558.
Statement of Work. The average cost to draft a statement of work is $564.
Stock Option Agreement. The average cost to draft a stock option agreement is $775.
Stock Purchase Agreement. The average cost to draft a stock purchase agreement is $1,090.
Subcontractor Agreement. The average cost to draft a subcontractor agreement is $1,284.
Sublease. The average cost to draft a sublease is $463.
Subscription Agreement. The average cost to draft a subscription agreement is $1,466.
Term Sheet. The average cost to draft a term sheet is $645.
Terms and Conditions. The average cost to draft terms and conditions is $891.
Terms of Service. The average cost to draft terms of service is $953.
Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. The average cost to draft terms of service & privacy policy is $1,204.
Trademark Application. The average cost to draft a trademark application is $1,450.
Triple Net Lease. The average cost to draft a triple net lease is $575.
Trust. The average cost to draft a trust is $983.
User Agreement. The average cost to draft a user agreement is $1,150.
Vehicle Lease Agreement. The average cost to draft a vehicle lease agreement is $738.
Vendor Agreement. The average cost to draft a vendor agreement is $575.
Waiver. The average cost to draft a waiver is $452.
Warranty Deed. The average cost to draft a warranty deed is $500.
Website Design Agreement. The average cost to draft a website design agreement is $498.
Wholesaler Agreement. The average cost to draft a wholesaler agreement is $656.

Note, these price points are based on data from our marketplace. Each project has many variables that can change the price of the project.

What’s Typically Included in Fees?

Attorneys’ fees for contract drafting typically include the following steps:

Initial consultation meetings
Attorney-client privilege protections and engagement letter
Initial client intake meeting
Questionnaire for key terms
Contract drafting
Review of contract with client
Client revisions
Re-delivery of finalized contract

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What Information Will You Need Ready?

It is essential to have good information on hand when drafting your contract. Not only will the organization save you time and money, but it also ensures that your agreement meets your needs.

Popular Drafting Assignments

ContractsCounsel’s most popular drafting assignments range from service contracts to end user license agreements. The most commonly drafted contracts for businesses include:

Service Contracts

Service contracts specify the terms around your services. It’s helpful to provide the following information when drafting service contracts:

Contact information of all parties
List of services offered
Estimates, invoices, and letters sent to your customer
Copies of any required licenses and certifications
Copies of any customer meeting notes you jotted down
Your standard payment terms and fee structure

Sales Contracts

Sales contracts are used in the commission of an asset or property. Bring the following information with you to your initial consultation:

Invoices and estimates issued to your customer
Contact information of all parties
The logistics of delivering your assets
Description of the goods or products being purchased
Meeting notes between you and the buyer
Your preferred payment plan

Employment Contracts

Employment contracts are essential for hiring full-time employees. You should supply the following information to your attorney:

Emails and letters to the employee
Copy of the job posting and description of the role
Contact information of all parties
Information contained in the hiring file
Information about wages and benefits you provide

Independent Contractor Agreements

Independent contractor agreements are essential when hiring temporary workers. Ensure you bring the following to your initial intake meeting:

Contact information of all parties
Proposals received by the contractor
Any existing contracts in place
Communications between you and the contractor
Copies of project postings
Wages and fee structure
Role being performed by the contractor

Consulting Agreements

Consulting agreements are vital when providing consulting services. Provide your attorney with the following information for better results:

Contact info for each party member
Communications exchanged between you and your client
Estimates, proposals, and invoices issued
Your business and meeting notes
A description of how you want your agreement structured
How you want payment and fees structured

Operating Agreements

Operating agreements are necessary filings for LLCs. Your attorney can draft one based on the following information:

Company formation date
Description of business purpose
Principal place of business address
Name and address of the registered agent
Company name
Number of members

Partnership Agreements

Partnership agreements set the terms between business partners and how they share assets and liabilities. Your attorney will find the following information helpful.

Names and contact information of each party
A copy of your business registration with the state
Copies of relevant licenses and certifications
Statements from partners on what they want out of the agreement
Copies of communications surrounding the partnership or business

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Privacy Policies

Privacy policies are essential when you collect and store consumer data online. The following materials will aid your attorney in drafting a proper contract:

Types of information you collect
An explanation of why you collect it
A description of your customer data retention procedures
A description of how your customers can control their data
A list of third parties with whom you share the information

Promissory Notes

Promissory notes are helpful when you are lending money to a person or business. The following info will help your lawyer:

Communications between you and the other party
Files and documents surrounding the transaction
Copies of meeting and business notes recorded
A description of the terms and conditions surrounding repayment
A description of the terms and conditions surrounding interest

SaaS Agreements

SaaS Agreements are critical for software companies. Your attorney will draft an agreement from the following items:

A use limitation description
Number of users allowed
Name and contact info of parties
Rules surrounding your product use
A shortlist of contract objectives
What service your product provides
Any customer information collected

What Is Normal Turnaround?

The normal turnaround time to write a contract depends upon the extent of the agreement in question as well as how many custom terms will be included by the lawyer. Simple agreements can take a matter of days. Complex/bespoke contracts could take weeks or months due to the need to negotiate terms and conditions for large projects.

The average turnaround time seen on the ContractsCounsel platform is roughly 5 business days.

Pros and Cons of Flat Fee Drafting

The pros and cons of flat fee drafting to draw up a legal document are another element to consider. While flat-fee drafting has many significant advantages, it also carries its fair share of drawbacks.

Pros of flat-fee contract drafting include:

Pro 1. Often more predictable pricing
Pro 2. Sometimes more affordable
Pro 3. Prevents additional charges

Cons of flat-fee contract drafting include:

Con 1. Lawyers can rush to finish
Con 2. Fees are based on average costs
Con 3. More expensive sometimes

Using Contract Templates to Start

Many business owners erroneously believe that starting with a contract template will save them money during the attorney legal drafting process. However, this strategy may actually tack on time and attorneys’ fees by approaching it from this manner.

If you start with a template that is not known to the lawyer, a lawyer will need to review the template and edit it to fit your use case. So, you’re paying for both the review of the template and drafting and tweaking. It can be more cost effective to have the lawyer draft a contract from scratch and use their own template.

Keep in mind that a contract is only as good as the language contained within it, and the drafting costs can add up on a template. Attorneys stake their profession on the line when it comes to contracts so much that they hold malpractice insurance policies to cover your losses in case something goes wrong.

If you have boilerplate business needs, you can have an attorney draft a bespoke contract that you can use for more routine transactions, such as employment and service contracts. This strategy allows you to save money on legal costs while achieving the goal of a scalable, repeatable process. Plus, you will have an attorney on hand if you need them to structure a more complicated deal.

Here is an article about the cost of attorney contract review.

Get Help with Contract Drafting

Get help with contract drafting by hiring a contract lawyer. Using an online boilerplate template can result in legal mistakes that cost you far more in the long run. Ensure that you receive what you want out of the contract drafting process by hiring a contract attorney to create the perfect document.

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ContractsCounsel is not a law firm, and this post should not be considered and does not contain legal advice. To ensure the information and advice in this post are correct, sufficient, and appropriate for your situation, please consult a licensed attorney. Also, using or accessing ContractsCounsel's site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and ContractsCounsel.

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Principal Attorney & Founder, Phoenix Law PLLC

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Greater Seattle Area, WA

19 Yrs Experience

Licensed in WA

Gonzaga University School of Law

Attorney and former in-house counsel with 15+ years of leadership and project management experience in corporate & business law, risk management, compliance, strategy, and regulatory oversight in the private and federal sectors. Primary areas of practice are corporate governance & business law, compliance & financial services regulation, transformation & change management, regulatory response & remediations, consumer regulation & employment law, and conduct / ethics & investigations at regional, large and complex corporations. My experience includes banking, payment & ecommerce regulations, trade & product law, consumer regulations, employment & labor law, contracts and privacy laws. I have extensive experience advising firms on consumer protection and regulatory law, and I have specialized experience with firms engaging in large-scale transformations and remediations. I am admitted to the Washington State Bar Association and licensed to practice law, I am a Federal Reserve System commissioned Examiner, and I am a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM). At Phoenix Law PLLC, I advise individual clients and provide legal and regulatory guidance, corporate counsel services, as well as strategic consulting services to businesses. I leverage my unique experience and skillset to provide innovative solutions and achieve favorable results, with the goal of empowering clients to move successfully forward. www.phoenixlawpllc.com kbrandt@phoenixlawpllc.com

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Sean D.

Founding Partner

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Sean D.

Founding Partner

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Washington DC

16 Yrs Experience

Licensed in CA, DC, MA

Georgetown University Law School

After 15+ years at leading firms in Silicon Valley, Boston, and DC, I started Supernova Law to partner with the clients who inspire me most—start-ups, mission-driven companies, B-Corps, and non-profits. My goal is simple: provide accessible, affordable, high-quality legal support to innovators creating positive change for our society. At Supernova Law, your vision and values come first.

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Matthew K.

Business and Matrimonial Law

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October 10, 2025

Matthew K.

Business and Matrimonial Law

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Knoxville, TN

45 Yrs Experience

Licensed in CA

Western State College of Law

Member CA State Bar since 1978. Martindale-Hubbell rated A-v Preeminent. Avvo 5-stars

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Vivek S.

Real Estate Attorney

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October 13, 2025

Vivek S.

Real Estate Attorney

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Jersey City, NJ

20 Yrs Experience

Licensed in NJ, NY

Rutgers School of Law, Newark

Vivek Singh is a real estate attorney who brings clients far more than legal theory — he brings the perspective of a business owner, investor, and developer who has personally navigated the same challenges they face. With almost 20 years of experience in real estate law, construction, development, and property management, Vivek combines deep legal knowledge with real‑world operational insight. In addition to running his own law practice, Vivek has founded and managed construction and property management companies, invested in and developed real estate, and handled his own business disputes and litigation. This hands‑on experience gives him a unique advantage as an attorney: he understands the practical, financial, and strategic stakes behind every contract, negotiation, and deal. Vivek represents buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, investors, and developers in transactions, commercial leasing, construction agreements, land use approvals, and complex negotiations. Clients appreciate that he speaks their language, anticipates risks before they arise, and approaches every matter with the mindset of both a lawyer and a fellow business operator.

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Brad A.

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October 14, 2025

Brad A.

Attorney

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Fairhope, Alabama

27 Yrs Experience

Licensed in AL, FL, GA

University of Florida

Brad Adams is the founder of Adams Outside GC, PLLC, a legal consulting firm providing fractional General Counsel services to businesses across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Brad offers practical, business-minded legal support to help companies navigate complex legal issues, minimize risk, and focus on growth. Brad’s practice spans both business law and employment law, with a focus on delivering real-world solutions tailored to each client’s needs. He regularly advises companies on legal compliance, drafts and negotiates contracts, supports clients with collections and dispute resolution, and helps businesses manage day-to-day legal and HR matters. His employment law experience includes drafting policies and agreements, conducting internal investigations, delivering compliance training, guiding employers through regulatory challenges and responding to administrative complaints. Brad has represented employers of all sizes—ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies—in a wide variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, hospitality, solar energy, and technology. In addition to this broad experience, Brad has developed significant expertise in worker classification issues, particularly in the gig economy. He has worked with businesses using independent contractor models to help them navigate the legal and operational complexities unique to non-traditional workforces. Brad’s guidance helps clients reduce misclassification risk and design more sustainable, compliant contractor arrangements that support operational flexibility. His published work on this topic has appeared in Bloomberg Law’s Daily Labor Report, and he is a valuable resource for companies working within this rapidly evolving space. Prior to founding Adams Outside GC, Brad served as General Counsel for Meraki Installers LLC, where he managed the company’s legal, compliance, and HR functions. He previously practiced at top national and regional law firms, including Littler Mendelson, P.C., where he spent over a decade focusing exclusively on employment law as both an associate and shareholder. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Atlanta office of Powell Goldstein LLP (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner) and the Mobile, Alabama office of McDowell Knight Roedder & Sledge, LLC. Prior to joining Meraki, Brad worked in the Pensacola, Florida office of Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon. Brad is licensed in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, and is a Board-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law through the Florida Bar. He earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he was recognized for excellence in legal writing. He also holds a B.A. with honors and distinction from the University of the South (Sewanee). Brad is a speaker and published author on employment law topics and compliance strategy, contributing to Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, and regional HR and legal conferences. For additional information, please visit adamsoutsidegc.com

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Monica T.

Freelance Attorney

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October 20, 2025

Monica T.

Freelance Attorney

New York, NY

19 Yrs Experience

Licensed in CT, NY

Quinnipiac University School of Law

NYC based attorney of over 15 years in NY & CT who specializes in entertainment transactional law. 10 years as a general/in-house counsel in 2 entertainment companies and former indie film company executive as well as a creative professional (actress, singer, writer, model, blogger, podcast host/producer and beauty ambassador). Also have over 5 years of court appearance experience in various practice areas including foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, personal injury (plaintiff), immigration, consumer debt, etc.

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Bryan F.

Partner

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October 21, 2025

Bryan F.

Partner

Salt Lake City, Utah

26 Yrs Experience

Licensed in UT

J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University

Business and Transaction focused attorney with 25+ years of experience in matters ranging from real estate and land use, energy and oil & gas, business acquisitions, mergers & acquisitions, contracts and capital financing.

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Kevin S.

Attorney

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October 24, 2025

Kevin S.

Attorney

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Rhode Island

12 Yrs Experience

Licensed in MA

Suffolk Law

Over 10 Years of Litigation and Transactional experience.

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Paisley K. P.

Attorney

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October 27, 2025

Paisley K. P.

Attorney

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Savannah, Georgia

5 Yrs Experience

Licensed in GA, NY

New York Law School

Hi! I'm Paisley and I'm an attorney licensed in Georgia & New York with experience in intellectual property and contractual matters. I began my career at a large international firm in New York, where I advised on IP and data privacy matters in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. I then worked at a small firm in Georgia, where I gained experience in corporate and commercial real estate matters. Today I enjoy counseling individuals and businesses looking for assistance with issues and agreements related to intellectual property, contracts, leases, internal IP protection and development, service providers, and IP strategy. I'm a proud graduate of New York Law School and Boston University's Advertising program. You can learn more about me at PaisleyPiasecki.com.

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