Joint Operating Agreement pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a joint operating agreement through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 191 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $1,070, representing an estimated 57% savings compared to traditional law firm pricing.
Below, you’ll find sample bid ranges, lawyer profiles, and additional cost breakdowns to help you understand pricing for your legal needs.
ContractsCounsel Avg Bid
$1,070
Joint Operating Agreement bids by service type
Drafting a joint operating agreement
Bids to draft a joint operating agreement average $1,100, based on 161 bids.
Review a joint operating agreement
Bids to review a joint operating agreement average $940, based on 30 bids.
Joint Operating Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 191 | $1,070 | $1,100 | $940 |
| New York | 47 | $1,410 | $1,410 | – |
| Texas | 44 | $940 | $830 | $1,200 |
| Florida | 19 | $960 | $1,620 | $650 |
| Virginia | 19 | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,000 |
| California | 15 | $790 | $790 | – |
| Maryland | 11 | $730 | $730 | – |
| Ohio · | 7 | $860 | $860 | – |
| New Mexico · | 6 | $860 | $860 | – |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed joint operating agreement projects, see our joint operating agreement cost guide.
Need help with a Joint Operating Agreement?
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Virginia
$750 - $2,950
14
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in New York
$700 - $5,500
5
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in New York
$600 - $6,000
6
Lawyers that help with Joint Operating Agreements
Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Solo Practioner
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Attorney
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in New York
$500 - $5,500
4
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Texas
$250 - $1,000
14
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in California
$495 - $1,299
10
Need help with a Joint Operating Agreement?
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Ohio
$495 - $1,000
7
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Alabama
$450 - $1,045
5
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Texas
$250 - $2,500
9
Lawyers that help with Joint Operating Agreements
Principal
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Attorney
36 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in New York
$495 - $2,000
7
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Texas
$425 - $1,550
8
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Michigan
$350 - $875
5
Need help with a Joint Operating Agreement?
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Maryland
$1 - $1,450
11
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in New York
$450 - $1,800
8
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in New Mexico
$500 - $1,300
6
Lawyers that help with Joint Operating Agreements
Principal
9 years practicing
Free consultation
Startup Attorney
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Illinois
$5,000 - $5,000
1
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in New York
$300 - $1,500
10
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in New York
$550 - $2,500
7
Need help with a Joint Operating Agreement?
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in California
$485 - $750
3
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Georgia
$495 - $995
4
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Florida
$800 - $3,400
3
Lawyers that help with Joint Operating Agreements
Partner/Attorney at Law
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Founder
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney/Owner
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Virginia
$850 - $1,250
4
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Florida
$1,250 - $1,500
3
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in California
$495 - $785
2
Need help with a Joint Operating Agreement?
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Washington
$1,000 - $1,000
1
Draft Joint Operating Agreement in Montana
$725 - $2,000
4
Review Joint Operating Agreement in Texas
$400 - $2,500
9
6
Lawyers that help with Joint Operating Agreements
Director
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Attorney
22 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Joint Operating Agreement in Florida
$350 - $1,000
13
32
Review Joint Operating Agreement in Texas
$500 - $2,250
4
35
Review Joint Operating Agreement in Delaware
$800 - $1,250
3
35
Need help with a Joint Operating Agreement?
Review Joint Operating Agreement in Virginia
$1,000 - $1,000
1