Business Contract Drafting pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a business contract (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 3547 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $1,380, representing an estimated 31% 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
$1,380
Business Contract bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 6157 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $760 |
| California | 1047 | $940 | $1,030 | $790 |
| Florida | 736 | $2,330 | $3,420 | $740 |
| Texas | 585 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $940 |
| New York | 406 | $840 | $930 | $710 |
| Georgia | 318 | $890 | $980 | $780 |
| Illinois | 229 | $890 | $1,080 | $660 |
| Washington | 192 | $1,020 | $1,460 | $720 |
| Pennsylvania | 183 | $930 | $1,130 | $680 |
| Colorado | 180 | $860 | $950 | $770 |
| Arizona | 175 | $920 | $1,090 | $740 |
| New Jersey | 164 | $860 | $1,010 | $760 |
| Virginia | 153 | $1,060 | $1,440 | $780 |
| Massachusetts | 149 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $770 |
| Michigan | 116 | $1,030 | $1,180 | $630 |
| Ohio | 113 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $880 |
| North Carolina | 101 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $710 |
| Maryland | 98 | $1,140 | $1,220 | $800 |
| Connecticut | 94 | $790 | $990 | $660 |
| Utah | 77 | $1,300 | $1,330 | $1,180 |
| Indiana | 72 | $890 | $910 | $420 |
| Alabama | 71 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $580 |
| Oregon | 70 | $740 | $2,160 | $630 |
| Tennessee | 68 | $800 | $950 | $630 |
| Minnesota | 67 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $710 |
| Oklahoma | 67 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $620 |
| Wyoming | 67 | $730 | $900 | $600 |
| Kentucky | 60 | $830 | $890 | $490 |
| Delaware | 57 | $820 | $920 | $700 |
| South Carolina | 52 | $840 | $880 | $820 |
| Kansas | 47 | $740 | $870 | $570 |
| Wisconsin | 43 | $810 | $1,130 | $700 |
| Louisiana | 39 | $810 | $850 | $750 |
| Missouri | 38 | $920 | $940 | $720 |
| Nevada | 38 | $1,130 | $1,260 | $880 |
| District of Columbia | 29 | $830 | $810 | $840 |
| New Mexico | 25 | $2,210 | $2,740 | $530 |
| New Hampshire | 24 | $650 | $740 | $620 |
| Alaska | 22 | $900 | $860 | $1,010 |
| Mississippi | 18 | $1,380 | $1,660 | $400 |
| Iowa | 16 | $740 | $990 | $490 |
| Montana | 13 | $810 | $810 | – |
| Maine | 12 | $830 | $890 | $500 |
| Hawaii | 10 | $850 | $940 | $640 |
| Arkansas · | 9 | $870 | $1,270 | $370 |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed business contract projects, see our business contract drafting cost guide.
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in Michigan
$675 - $1,100
9
Draft Business Contract in Connecticut
$599 - $1,250
11
Draft Business Contract in Ohio
$700 - $6,499
10
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
Solo Practioner
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Attorney
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Founding Partner ContractsCounsel Law
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Contract in Florida
$1,300 - $2,499
2
Draft Business Contract in Georgia
$700 - $4,000
7
Draft Business Contract in California
$700 - $3,150
10
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in Virginia
$499 - $4,200
16
Draft Business Contract in Washington
$249 - $1,000
15
Draft Business Contract in Virginia
$350 - $4,500
11
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
Draft Business Contract in Missouri
$399 - $1,300
12
Draft Business Contract in Colorado
$499 - $1,100
11
Draft Business Contract in California
$499 - $1,500
14
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in California
$699 - $1,500
14
Draft Business Contract in Michigan
$499 - $1,000
4
Draft Business Contract in Florida
$350 - $10,000
10
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
Managing Attorney
22 years practicing
Free consultation
Corporate Attorney
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Principal Attorney
22 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Contract in Alabama
$800 - $10,000
4
Draft Business Contract in Indiana
$499 - $2,000
11
Draft Business Contract in Pennsylvania
$700 - $10,000
10
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in Michigan
$700 - $10,000
12
Draft Business Contract in Georgia
$299 - $3,999
9
Draft Business Contract in Ohio
$395 - $10,000
14
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
Attorney at Law
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Attorney
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Contract in Florida
$350 - $10,000
8
Draft Business Contract in Illinois
$800 - $10,000
4
Draft Business Contract in Arizona
$299 - $10,000
10
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in Texas
$599 - $10,000
9
Draft Business Contract in South Carolina
$399 - $2,000
5
Draft Business Contract in Mississippi
$695 - $10,000
10
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
Founder and Managing Partner
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Member
13 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Contract in Florida
$350 - $10,000
5
Draft Business Contract in California
$299 - $3,999
15
Draft Business Contract in Texas
$399 - $10,000
12
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in California
$699 - $2,000
7
Draft Business Contract in Oklahoma
$299 - $10,000
15
Draft Business Contract in California
$599 - $10,000
20
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
Managing Partner
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Contract in Washington
$700 - $10,000
11
Draft Business Contract in Texas
$899 - $10,000
9
Draft Business Contract in Maryland
$399 - $10,000
14
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in Washington
$475 - $10,000
15
Draft Business Contract in North Carolina
$700 - $10,000
9
Draft Business Contract in Massachusetts
$249 - $2,500
10
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
Business & Immigration Attorney
3 years practicing
Free consultation
President/Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Contract in Texas
$700 - $10,000
14
Draft Business Contract in Minnesota
$249 - $10,000
15
Draft Business Contract in Florida
$350 - $10,000
8
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in Washington
$700 - $10,000
11
Draft Business Contract in Massachusetts
$300 - $10,000
13
Draft Business Contract in Florida
$500 - $2,000
13
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
In House Counsel
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Corporate Lawyer
4 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Contract in Illinois
$249 - $10,000
13
Draft Business Contract in New Mexico
$249 - $10,000
14
Draft Business Contract in Florida
$249 - $10,000
17
Need help with a Business Contract?
Draft Business Contract in Utah
$375 - $10,000
18
Draft Business Contract in Pennsylvania
$249 - $10,000
13
Draft Business Contract in Michigan
$800 - $10,000
8
Lawyers that help with Business Contracts
General Counsel
17 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Partner
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Partner
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Founder and Counselor-at-Law
33 years practicing
Free consultation