Drafting Business Purchase Agreement Pricing Guide: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a business purchase agreement (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 1573 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $1,590, representing an estimated 68% 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
$1,590
Business Purchase Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 2701 | $1,440 | $1,590 | $1,240 |
| California | 574 | $1,460 | $1,680 | $1,240 |
| Florida | 400 | $1,660 | $2,100 | $1,170 |
| Texas | 322 | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,210 |
| Georgia | 103 | $1,260 | $1,570 | $1,020 |
| New York | 102 | $1,570 | $1,550 | $1,600 |
| Washington | 96 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,190 |
| Arizona | 94 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Illinois | 91 | $1,320 | $1,310 | $1,360 |
| Maryland | 74 | $1,410 | $1,450 | $1,360 |
| Pennsylvania | 58 | $2,270 | $1,560 | $3,840 |
| Massachusetts | 52 | $1,470 | $1,630 | $1,130 |
| Colorado | 51 | $1,200 | $1,630 | $930 |
| Nevada | 50 | $1,350 | $1,480 | $960 |
| Wyoming | 49 | $1,060 | $1,020 | $1,080 |
| Delaware | 44 | $1,320 | $1,530 | $780 |
| New Jersey | 44 | $2,120 | $2,340 | $1,700 |
| South Carolina | 41 | $1,530 | $1,530 | – |
| Michigan | 39 | $1,290 | $1,280 | $1,320 |
| Virginia | 38 | $1,370 | $1,530 | $850 |
| Minnesota | 37 | $1,550 | $1,610 | $870 |
| North Carolina | 27 | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,130 |
| Alaska | 25 | $1,110 | – | $1,110 |
| Utah | 25 | $1,590 | $1,620 | $1,550 |
| Missouri | 24 | $1,470 | $1,470 | – |
| Ohio | 22 | $1,320 | $1,320 | – |
| Arkansas | 20 | $1,400 | $1,400 | – |
| Oregon | 19 | $1,250 | $1,210 | $1,390 |
| Idaho | 18 | $1,080 | $1,160 | $870 |
| Louisiana | 17 | $1,290 | $1,380 | $580 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $1,630 | $2,420 | $510 |
| Indiana | 16 | $1,170 | $1,220 | $940 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,310 | $1,370 | $500 |
| Maine | 13 | $1,240 | $1,240 | $1,230 |
| Hawaii | 11 | $1,040 | $1,040 | – |
| West Virginia | 11 | $1,010 | $1,010 | – |
| Connecticut · | 9 | $1,210 | $1,210 | – |
| Mississippi · | 9 | $890 | – | $890 |
| Vermont · | 8 | $1,700 | $1,700 | – |
| Alabama · | 7 | $2,960 | $4,630 | $740 |
| Iowa · | 6 | $780 | – | $780 |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed business purchase agreement projects, see our business purchase agreement drafting cost guide.
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Texas
$5 - $3,000
10
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Texas
$800 - $2,000
3
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in South Carolina
$700 - $5,000
13
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Attorney
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Nevada
$699 - $2,000
8
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Texas
$700 - $5,000
11
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Washington
$399 - $4,000
11
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Texas
$499 - $5,250
17
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Illinois
$595 - $2,500
12
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Florida
$700 - $3,000
13
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Partner
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney-at-Law
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Principal
9 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in California
$599 - $4,500
15
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in California
$750 - $2,000
5
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in California
$700 - $4,000
16
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Ohio
$700 - $2,500
14
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Illinois
$700 - $2,750
5
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in California
$450 - $18,500
11
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Partner
26 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner/Attorney at Law
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Founder
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Pennsylvania
$599 - $4,000
12
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Colorado
$700 - $5,000
7
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in New Jersey
$675 - $7,000
7
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Texas
$249 - $3,500
12
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in California
$850 - $5,000
12
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Florida
$399 - $4,000
22
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Associate Counsel
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner
9 years practicing
Free consultation
Director
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Owner
17 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Georgia
$399 - $4,000
15
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in California
$249 - $9,750
10
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Virginia
$700 - $5,000
8
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Arizona
$700 - $3,000
11
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Washington
$425 - $3,500
11
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Maryland
$700 - $3,500
11
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Principal Attorney
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Wyoming
$700 - $2,000
6
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Georgia
$700 - $2,500
11
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Arkansas
$700 - $2,000
10
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Utah
$700 - $5,000
8
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Texas
$500 - $2,500
7
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Maryland
$700 - $5,000
4
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
6 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
38 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Attorney
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in California
$900 - $2,000
4
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Texas
$345 - $900
8
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Texas
$750 - $900
2
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Illinois
$700 - $2,000
6
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Arizona
$249 - $1,500
7
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in New York
$498 - $1,500
9
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Managing Attorney
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney & Founder of Creative Counsel Law
13 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Member
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Florida
$450 - $1,600
12
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Washington
$350 - $3,000
9
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Idaho
$900 - $995
2
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Idaho
$900 - $900
1
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Idaho
$900 - $2,200
4
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in New York
$350 - $5,000
4
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Counsel
12 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Member
13 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner
6 years practicing
Free consultation
Partner
9 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in New York
$900 - $1,250
3
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in Idaho
$350 - $900
2
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in New York
$900 - $900
1
Need help with a Business Purchase Agreement?
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in New York
$900 - $900
1
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in New York
$300 - $995
3
Draft Business Purchase Agreement in New York
$350 - $3,000
7
Lawyers that help with Business Purchase Agreements
Attorney
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Technology Contract Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Lawyer
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Business and Real Estate Atttorney
30 years practicing
Free consultation