Retainer Agreement pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: August 28, 2026
Lawyers on ContractsCounsel typically bid $870 to handle a retainer agreement, based on 203 flat-fee bids submitted through the marketplace. Drafting bids average $890 and review bids average $860.
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
$870
Retainer Agreement bids by service type
Drafting a retainer agreement
Bids to draft a retainer agreement average $890, based on 110 bids.
Review a retainer agreement
Bids to review a retainer agreement average $860, based on 93 bids.
Retainer Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 203 | $870 | $890 | $860 |
| California | 45 | $780 | $840 | $670 |
| Texas | 39 | $1,100 | $1,130 | $1,100 |
| Arizona | 27 | $790 | $790 | – |
| New York | 26 | $820 | $840 | $740 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $980 | $1,790 | $670 |
| Virginia | 14 | $770 | $590 | $820 |
| Washington · | 9 | $950 | $950 | – |
| Ohio · | 8 | $930 | $930 | – |
| Georgia · | 6 | $790 | – | $790 |
Need help with a Retainer Agreement?
Draft Retainer Agreement in Washington
$699 - $1,250
7
Draft Retainer Agreement in Oklahoma
$525 - $600
2
Draft Retainer Agreement in Arizona
$200 - $999
9
Lawyers that help with Retainer Agreements
Managing Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Healthcare Law and Employment Expert
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Retainer Agreement in California
$250 - $1,250
8
Draft Retainer Agreement in Virginia
$350 - $800
3
Draft Retainer Agreement in Texas
$350 - $350
1
Need help with a Retainer Agreement?
Draft Retainer Agreement in Arizona
$400 - $1,275
13
Draft Retainer Agreement in California
$325 - $1,245
8
Draft Retainer Agreement in New York
$380 - $1,500
12
Lawyers that help with Retainer Agreements
Founder, Branch Legal LLC
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Retainer Agreement in Ohio
$650 - $1,175
8
Draft Retainer Agreement in California
$350 - $999
6
Draft Retainer Agreement in New York
$300 - $1,250
8
Need help with a Retainer Agreement?
Draft Retainer Agreement in Arizona
$300 - $1,200
5
Draft Retainer Agreement in California
$695 - $1,450
6
Draft Retainer Agreement in Colorado
$390 - $850
3
Lawyers that help with Retainer Agreements
Principal Attorney
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Retainer Agreement in Pennsylvania
$1,000 - $3,400
6
Draft Retainer Agreement in Texas
$950 - $1,700
3
Draft Retainer Agreement in Washington
$995 - $1,000
2
Need help with a Retainer Agreement?
Review Retainer Agreement in New York
$399 - $2,000
6
8
Review Retainer Agreement in Georgia
$350 - $2,000
6
5
Review Retainer Agreement in Pennsylvania
$299 - $1,500
16
5
Lawyers that help with Retainer Agreements
Managing Attorney
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Retainer Agreement in Texas
$700 - $2,500
13
17
Review Retainer Agreement in Texas
$495 - $2,000
13
17
Review Retainer Agreement in California
$450 - $2,000
7
10
Need help with a Retainer Agreement?
Review Retainer Agreement in California
$249 - $999
10
12
Review Retainer Agreement in Texas
$500 - $1,499
9
10
Review Retainer Agreement in Virginia
$450 - $1,500
11
12
Lawyers that help with Retainer Agreements
Managing Attorney
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney and Founder at Danielle D. Giovannone Law Office
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Retainer Agreement in Iowa
$400 - $700
2