Founders Agreement Drafting pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a founders agreement (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 171 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $1,380, representing an estimated 45% 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
Founders Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 295 | $1,200 | $1,380 | $950 |
| California | 59 | $1,400 | $1,450 | $1,280 |
| Delaware | 50 | $1,110 | $1,210 | $700 |
| Georgia | 43 | $1,310 | $1,470 | $1,040 |
| Texas | 27 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $880 |
| New York | 19 | $1,020 | $990 | $1,040 |
| Virginia | 15 | $1,010 | – | $1,010 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $780 | – | $780 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $1,090 | $1,750 | $520 |
| Tennessee | 13 | $2,070 | $2,070 | – |
| Colorado · | 7 | $480 | – | $480 |
| Florida · | 6 | $1,090 | $1,090 | – |
| New Jersey · | 6 | $1,900 | $1,900 | – |
| Oregon · | 6 | $980 | – | $980 |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed founders agreement projects, see our founders agreement drafting cost guide.
Need help with a Founders' Agreement?
Draft Founders Agreement in Georgia
$490 - $3,999
11
Draft Founders Agreement in California
$700 - $5,000
12
Draft Founders Agreement in Delaware
$650 - $4,000
9
Lawyers that help with Founders' Agreements
Managing Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Solo Practioner
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Attorney
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Founders Agreement in Tennessee
$450 - $10,000
13
Draft Founders Agreement in Delaware
$500 - $3,999
12
Draft Founders Agreement in Delaware
$395 - $1,295
11
Need help with a Founders' Agreement?
Draft Founders Agreement in California
$300 - $3,100
16
Draft Founders Agreement in Georgia
$599 - $1,200
4
Draft Founders Agreement in Georgia
$400 - $3,499
12
Lawyers that help with Founders' Agreements
Patent Attorney
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Founders Agreement in California
$750 - $1,800
9
Draft Founders Agreement in New Jersey
$450 - $3,499
6
Draft Founders Agreement in New York
$400 - $1,000
4
Need help with a Founders' Agreement?
Draft Founders Agreement in Texas
$600 - $1,800
6
Draft Founders Agreement in Delaware
$500 - $1,250
6
Draft Founders Agreement in South Carolina
$200 - $1,300
3
Lawyers that help with Founders' Agreements
Draft Founders Agreement in Minnesota
$900 - $1,500
4
Draft Founders Agreement in New York
$800 - $1,500
3
Draft Founders Agreement in Florida
$1,000 - $1,000
1
Need help with a Founders' Agreement?
Draft Founders Agreement in Massachusetts
$995 - $4,000
6
Draft Founders Agreement in Delaware
$1,000 - $1,500
2
Draft Founders Agreement in Texas
$495 - $2,500
6
Lawyers that help with Founders' Agreements
Attorney/Owner
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Founders Agreement in Alabama
$400 - $1,300
3
Draft Founders Agreement in Florida
$495 - $1,750
5
Draft Founders Agreement in Texas
$250 - $1,200
3
Need help with a Founders' Agreement?
Draft Founders Agreement in California
$750 - $1,200