California Operating Agreement pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: October 23, 2026
Lawyers on ContractsCounsel typically bid $950 to handle an operating agreement, based on 515 flat-fee bids submitted through the marketplace. Drafting bids average $1,070 and review bids average $720.
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
$950
Operating Agreement bids by service type
Drafting an operating agreement
Bids to draft an operating agreement average $1,070, based on 301 bids.
Review an operating agreement
Bids to review an operating agreement average $720, based on 201 bids.
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed operating agreement projects, see our California operating agreement cost guide.
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$500 - $2,000
13
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$700 - $4,000
14
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$599 - $1,950
3
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Managing Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Founding Partner ContractsCounsel Law
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$499 - $4,000
8
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$599 - $2,500
14
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$499 - $4,500
10
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$4 - $2,000
10
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$390 - $2,000
15
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$575 - $2,200
11
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Partner/Attorney at Law
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Associate Counsel
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$700 - $3,500
7
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$700 - $999
10
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$350 - $900
10
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$499 - $900
9
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$750 - $1,599
5
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$350 - $1,550
13
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Managing Attorney
22 years practicing
Free consultation
Corporate Attorney
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$385 - $1,200
17
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$375 - $1,200
17
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$400 - $5,700
14
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$495 - $3,999
9
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$595 - $595
1
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$395 - $1,045
14
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Founder, Branch Legal LLC
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney at Law
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Prinicipal
5 years practicing
Free consultation
Business, contract, prenup and startups Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$695 - $1,200
3
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$495 - $1,000
5
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$800 - $5,000
7
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$800 - $1,550
5
Review Operating Agreement in California
$400 - $1,400
10
10
Review Operating Agreement in California
$350 - $1,100
10
1
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Attorney-at-Law
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Operating Agreement in California
$495 - $1,500
5
10
Review Operating Agreement in California
$499 - $2,000
9
20
Review Operating Agreement in California
$450 - $2,000
9
13
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Review Operating Agreement in California
$500 - $1,500
9
Review Operating Agreement in California
$445 - $599
2
7
Review Operating Agreement in California
$199 - $2,500
11
2
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Attorney and Founder at Danielle D. Giovannone Law Office
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Operating Agreement in California
$400 - $1,500
14
8
Review Operating Agreement in California
$450 - $1,250
15
14
Review Operating Agreement in California
$499 - $3,000
4
1
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Review Operating Agreement in California
$495 - $495
1
6
Review Operating Agreement in California
$225 - $5,000
11
15
Review Operating Agreement in California
$249 - $700
4
5
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Principal Attorney
27 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Operating Agreement in California
$495 - $700
4
26
Review Operating Agreement in California
$250 - $1,250
13
6
Review Operating Agreement in California
$425 - $999
8
10
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Review Operating Agreement in California
$350 - $2,000
10
15
Review Operating Agreement in California
$300 - $900
10
1
Review Operating Agreement in California
$350 - $525
6
12
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Technology Contract Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Lawyer
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney at Law
9 years practicing
Free consultation
Review Operating Agreement in California
$300 - $1,000
12
29
Review Operating Agreement in California
$240 - $550
5
3
Review Operating Agreement in California
$400 - $800
5
25
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Review Operating Agreement in California
$485 - $750
6
8
Prepare & File Operating Agreement in California
$249 - $4,500
7
Prepare & File Operating Agreement in California
$700 - $2,000
6
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Chief Counsel
25 years practicing
Free consultation