Publishing Contract pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: November 3, 2026
Lawyers on ContractsCounsel typically bid $650 to handle a publishing contract, based on 268 flat-fee bids submitted through the marketplace. Drafting bids average $650 and review bids average $650.
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
$650
268 bids reported for Publishing Contract
$2,500 Avg. Big Law Pricing
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Publishing Contract bids by service type
Drafting a publishing contract
$650avg bid
Bids to draft a publishing contract average $650, based on 23 bids.
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23
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Review a publishing contract
$650avg bid
Bids to review a publishing contract average $650, based on 245 bids.
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245
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Publishing Contract bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 268 | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Georgia | 30 | $670 | – | $670 |
| North Carolina | 30 | $550 | – | $550 |
| Texas | 26 | $720 | – | $720 |
| Arizona | 19 | $490 | – | $490 |
| California | 19 | $730 | $480 | $880 |
| Illinois | 19 | $610 | – | $610 |
| Florida | 16 | $800 | – | $800 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $620 | – | $620 |
| Oregon | 11 | $670 | $720 | $540 |
| Tennessee | 11 | $670 | – | $670 |
| Virginia | 11 | $720 | – | $720 |
| Colorado | 10 | $640 | – | $640 |
| Connecticut · | 8 | $500 | – | $500 |
| Alabama · | 7 | $690 | $390 | $810 |
| Pennsylvania · | 7 | $560 | – | $560 |
| Louisiana · | 6 | $450 | – | $450 |
| New Jersey · | 6 | $740 | – | $740 |
| South Carolina · | 6 | $840 | $840 | – |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed publishing contract projects, see our publishing contract cost guide.
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Draft Publishing Contract in Oregon
Bid Range
$325 - $999
Number of Bids
8
Draft Publishing Contract in South Carolina
Bid Range
$699 - $999
Number of Bids
6
Draft Publishing Contract in California
Bid Range
$350 - $750
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with Publishing Contracts
Partner/Attorney at Law
(69)
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$500/h
Draft Publishing Contract in Alabama
Bid Range
$175 - $600
Number of Bids
2
Review Publishing Contract in North Carolina
Bid Range
$399 - $1,299
Number of Bids
14
Page Count
5
Review Publishing Contract in Virginia
Bid Range
$495 - $1,299
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
10
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Review Publishing Contract in Georgia
Bid Range
$400 - $1,299
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
10
Review Publishing Contract in Florida
Bid Range
$450 - $1,450
Number of Bids
16
Page Count
16
Review Publishing Contract in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$400 - $1,000
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
10
Lawyers that help with Publishing Contracts
Review Publishing Contract in Tennessee
Bid Range
$450 - $1,300
Number of Bids
11
Page Count
16
Review Publishing Contract in California
Bid Range
$495 - $599
Number of Bids
2
Page Count
8
Review Publishing Contract in Illinois
Bid Range
$350 - $1,500
Number of Bids
10
Page Count
5
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Review Publishing Contract in Nevada
Bid Range
$495 - $1,100
Number of Bids
2
Page Count
16
Review Publishing Contract in Minnesota
Bid Range
$495 - $2,000
Number of Bids
3
Page Count
13
Review Publishing Contract in Texas
Bid Range
$499 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
14
Lawyers that help with Publishing Contracts
Founder, Branch Legal LLC
(60)
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$700/h
Review Publishing Contract in California
Bid Range
$450 - $2,000
Number of Bids
10
Page Count
30
Review Publishing Contract in Connecticut
Bid Range
$300 - $999
Number of Bids
8
Page Count
3
Review Publishing Contract in Texas
Bid Range
$350 - $2,000
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
8
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Review Publishing Contract in Colorado
Bid Range
$300 - $1,425
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
6
Review Publishing Contract in Alabama
Bid Range
$350 - $1,500
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
3
Review Publishing Contract in Georgia
Bid Range
$300 - $599
Number of Bids
2
Page Count
7
Lawyers that help with Publishing Contracts
Managing Attorney
(13)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$250/h
Managing Attorney
(4)
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$250/h
Review Publishing Contract in North Carolina
Bid Range
$250 - $699
Number of Bids
12
Page Count
6
Review Publishing Contract in Texas
Bid Range
$200 - $899
Number of Bids
6
Page Count
12
Review Publishing Contract in New Jersey
Bid Range
$400 - $400
Number of Bids
2
Page Count
16
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Review Publishing Contract in Illinois
Bid Range
$350 - $1,499
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
11
Review Publishing Contract in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$400 - $750
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
9
Review Publishing Contract in Georgia
Bid Range
$450 - $1,299
Number of Bids
10
Page Count
44
Lawyers that help with Publishing Contracts
Chief Legal Officer
(16)
17 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$195/h
Managing Attorney
(8)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$250/h
Review Publishing Contract in Georgia
Bid Range
$350 - $749
Number of Bids
9
Page Count
10
Review Publishing Contract in Arkansas
Bid Range
$275 - $499
Number of Bids
3
Page Count
1
Review Publishing Contract in Arizona
Bid Range
$1 - $499
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
5
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Review Publishing Contract in Arizona
Bid Range
$240 - $699
Number of Bids
7
Page Count
8
Review Publishing Contract in North Carolina
Bid Range
$495 - $750
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
15
Review Publishing Contract in Louisiana
Bid Range
$5 - $850
Number of Bids
6
Page Count
8
Lawyers that help with Publishing Contracts
Principal Attorney
(46)
27 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$330/h
Business Lawyer
(5)
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$350/h
Review Publishing Contract in Colorado
Bid Range
$445 - $1,400
Number of Bids
3
Page Count
15
Review Publishing Contract in New Jersey
Bid Range
$350 - $1,500
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
3
Review Publishing Contract in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$495 - $600
Number of Bids
5
Page Count
15
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Review Publishing Contract in Texas
Bid Range
$375 - $750
Number of Bids
4
Page Count
8
Review Publishing Contract in Wisconsin
Bid Range
$300 - $375
Number of Bids
2
Page Count
3
Review Publishing Contract in Arizona
Bid Range
$450 - $575
Number of Bids
2
Page Count
15
Lawyers that help with Publishing Contracts
Chief Counsel
(6)
25 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$400/h
Managing Partner
(6)
5 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$400/h
Managing Partner
(5)
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$450/h
Review Publishing Contract in Virginia
Bid Range
$650 - $700
Number of Bids
2
Page Count
3
Review Publishing Contract in Texas
Bid Range
$575 - $750
Number of Bids
3
Page Count
15
Review Publishing Contract in Arizona
Bid Range
$450 - $695
Number of Bids
6
Page Count
3
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Review Publishing Contract in Oregon
Bid Range
$450 - $650
Number of Bids
3
Page Count
3
Review Publishing Contract in Maryland
Bid Range
$385 - $700
Number of Bids
3
Page Count
8
Review Publishing Contract in Illinois
Bid Range
$400 - $495
Number of Bids
2
Page Count
8
Lawyers that help with Publishing Contracts
Contracts Attorney
(1)
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$150/h
Managing Member
(5)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Publishing Contract
$300/h