Drafting Commercial Lease Pricing Guide: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a commercial lease (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 462 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $1,190, representing an estimated 70% 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.
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$1,190
462 bids reported for Commercial Lease
$4,000 Avg. Big Law Pricing
70% Savings with ContractsCounsel
Commercial Lease bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 3800 | $940 | $1,190 | $900 |
| California | 849 | $970 | $1,090 | $940 |
| Texas | 516 | $900 | $1,230 | $860 |
| Florida | 416 | $940 | $1,500 | $880 |
| New York | 244 | $1,130 | $1,250 | $1,120 |
| Maryland | 169 | $960 | $1,290 | $920 |
| Tennessee | 126 | $870 | – | $870 |
| Arizona | 120 | $930 | $980 | $920 |
| Washington | 111 | $880 | – | $880 |
| Georgia | 106 | $780 | $1,070 | $750 |
| North Carolina | 106 | $860 | $1,340 | $770 |
| Illinois | 98 | $800 | $1,010 | $770 |
| Pennsylvania | 97 | $1,010 | $1,190 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 80 | $810 | $870 | $800 |
| Colorado | 78 | $1,140 | – | $1,140 |
| New Jersey | 78 | $880 | $1,670 | $840 |
| Massachusetts | 69 | $750 | $1,250 | $730 |
| Michigan | 51 | $740 | $640 | $740 |
| Nevada | 51 | $1,130 | $1,750 | $1,110 |
| Ohio | 48 | $1,020 | $860 | $1,130 |
| Utah | 48 | $860 | $1,000 | $840 |
| Minnesota | 38 | $1,040 | $2,000 | $980 |
| South Carolina | 36 | $700 | – | $700 |
| Connecticut | 26 | $800 | $1,580 | $730 |
| Wisconsin | 25 | $880 | – | $880 |
| Mississippi | 19 | $1,520 | $2,040 | $1,220 |
| Oregon | 17 | $930 | $1,220 | $800 |
| Idaho | 16 | $940 | $1,250 | $790 |
| Indiana | 16 | $710 | – | $710 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $780 | $1,130 | $670 |
| Alaska | 15 | $830 | $1,110 | $640 |
| Louisiana | 15 | $880 | $1,220 | $760 |
| Rhode Island | 15 | $880 | – | $880 |
| Missouri | 14 | $930 | $1,390 | $750 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $1,820 | – | $1,820 |
| Hawaii | 12 | $770 | – | $770 |
| Kentucky | 12 | $980 | $1,000 | $980 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $850 | – | $850 |
| Delaware · | 9 | $900 | – | $900 |
| Alabama · | 6 | $770 | $1,500 | $620 |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed commercial lease projects, see our commercial lease drafting cost guide.
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Draft Commercial Lease in Michigan
Bid Range
$300 - $995
Number of Bids
2
Draft Commercial Lease in Utah
Bid Range
$599 - $1,350
Number of Bids
7
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$499 - $1,250
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
Managing Attorney
(10)
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$350/h
Business Attorney
(4)
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$585/h
Attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator
(15)
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$500/h
Draft Commercial Lease in North Carolina
Bid Range
$499 - $2,250
Number of Bids
5
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$1,999 - $2,000
Number of Bids
2
Draft Commercial Lease in New York
Bid Range
$375 - $2,000
Number of Bids
10
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Draft Commercial Lease in Maryland
Bid Range
$700 - $2,000
Number of Bids
10
Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$700 - $2,000
Number of Bids
3
Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$599 - $700
Number of Bids
2
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
Partner/Attorney at Law
(68)
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$500/h
Draft Commercial Lease in Mississippi
Bid Range
$700 - $3,000
Number of Bids
5
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$350 - $2,000
Number of Bids
12
Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$700 - $3,999
Number of Bids
4
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Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$700 - $1,999
Number of Bids
8
Draft Commercial Lease in Florida
Bid Range
$500 - $2,500
Number of Bids
10
Draft Commercial Lease in Florida
Bid Range
$350 - $2,000
Number of Bids
12
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
Draft Commercial Lease in Arizona
Bid Range
$325 - $1,450
Number of Bids
9
Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$325 - $1,999
Number of Bids
5
Draft Commercial Lease in Illinois
Bid Range
$350 - $1,999
Number of Bids
8
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Draft Commercial Lease in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$350 - $1,999
Number of Bids
7
Draft Commercial Lease in Georgia
Bid Range
$975 - $1,999
Number of Bids
5
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$1 - $1,999
Number of Bids
8
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
Managing Attorney
(4)
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$250/h
Attorney & Founder of Creative Counsel Law
(3)
13 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$300/h
Draft Commercial Lease in Oklahoma
Bid Range
$740 - $1,999
Number of Bids
4
Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$400 - $1,250
Number of Bids
7
Draft Commercial Lease in Ohio
Bid Range
$350 - $2,000
Number of Bids
11
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Draft Commercial Lease in New Mexico
Bid Range
$750 - $1,999
Number of Bids
4
Draft Commercial Lease in Louisiana
Bid Range
$799 - $1,999
Number of Bids
4
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$795 - $1,999
Number of Bids
6
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
Managing Attorney
(8)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$250/h
Founder and Managing Partner
(8)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$415/h
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$450 - $2,499
Number of Bids
13
Draft Commercial Lease in Alaska
Bid Range
$500 - $1,999
Number of Bids
6
Draft Commercial Lease in Florida
Bid Range
$1,475 - $1,999
Number of Bids
6
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Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$695 - $1,999
Number of Bids
8
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$450 - $1,999
Number of Bids
12
Draft Commercial Lease in New York
Bid Range
$250 - $1,999
Number of Bids
4
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
Principal Attorney
(43)
27 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$330/h
Draft Commercial Lease in Idaho
Bid Range
$899 - $1,999
Number of Bids
5
Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$495 - $1,999
Number of Bids
11
Draft Commercial Lease in New York
Bid Range
$800 - $1,999
Number of Bids
4
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Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$750 - $2,500
Number of Bids
9
Draft Commercial Lease in Oregon
Bid Range
$750 - $1,999
Number of Bids
5
Draft Commercial Lease in Florida
Bid Range
$750 - $1,999
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$750 - $2,550
Number of Bids
7
Draft Commercial Lease in Kentucky
Bid Range
$1,000 - $1,000
Number of Bids
1
Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$500 - $2,500
Number of Bids
7
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Draft Commercial Lease in Missouri
Bid Range
$899 - $2,150
Number of Bids
4
Draft Commercial Lease in Maryland
Bid Range
$599 - $1,750
Number of Bids
5
Draft Commercial Lease in Texas
Bid Range
$495 - $1,950
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
Principal Attorney and Founder
(17)
22 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$200/h
Real Estate and Business Attorney
(4)
25 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$300/h
Associate Attorney
(6)
13 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$350/h
Legal Consultant
(12)
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$250/h
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$595 - $1,200
Number of Bids
11
Draft Commercial Lease in Ohio
Bid Range
$250 - $1,295
Number of Bids
5
Draft Commercial Lease in North Carolina
Bid Range
$450 - $2,150
Number of Bids
4
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Draft Commercial Lease in North Carolina
Bid Range
$800 - $2,150
Number of Bids
6
Draft Commercial Lease in New Jersey
Bid Range
$900 - $3,000
Number of Bids
4
Draft Commercial Lease in California
Bid Range
$500 - $2,250
Number of Bids
8
Lawyers that help with Commercial Leases
General Practice/real estate
(1)
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Commercial Lease
$50/h