Drafting Letter of Intent Pricing Guide: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a letter of intent (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 460 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $980, representing an estimated 35% 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
$980
460 bids reported for Letter of Intent
$1,500 Avg. Big Law Pricing
35% Savings with ContractsCounsel
Letter of Intent bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 728 | $900 | $980 | $760 |
| California | 90 | $760 | $770 | $710 |
| Texas | 81 | $1,030 | $1,120 | $930 |
| Florida | 48 | $1,140 | $1,340 | $540 |
| New Jersey | 48 | $720 | $840 | $620 |
| North Carolina | 44 | $1,020 | $1,050 | $900 |
| Colorado | 40 | $1,000 | $1,430 | $570 |
| New York | 38 | $680 | $760 | $570 |
| Pennsylvania | 36 | $990 | $1,040 | $430 |
| Georgia | 32 | $710 | $760 | $550 |
| Alabama | 25 | $770 | $850 | $740 |
| Illinois | 24 | $420 | – | $420 |
| Virginia | 22 | $1,090 | $700 | $1,360 |
| Washington | 22 | $800 | $730 | $930 |
| Utah | 20 | $680 | $680 | – |
| Arizona | 19 | $1,420 | $1,610 | $410 |
| Ohio | 19 | $720 | $720 | – |
| Minnesota | 18 | $1,020 | $1,680 | $370 |
| Maryland | 14 | $1,030 | – | $1,030 |
| Delaware | 11 | $730 | $740 | – |
| Iowa | 11 | $750 | $750 | – |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $810 | $810 | – |
| Nebraska · | 9 | $770 | $770 | – |
| Oregon · | 9 | $1,850 | $1,850 | – |
| Indiana · | 7 | $680 | – | $680 |
| Louisiana · | 7 | $600 | $620 | $500 |
| Missouri · | 7 | $2,740 | – | $2,740 |
| South Dakota · | 7 | $320 | – | $320 |
| Michigan · | 6 | $540 | – | $540 |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed letter of intent projects, see our letter of intent drafting cost guide.
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Draft Letter of Intent in Utah
Bid Range
$499 - $975
Number of Bids
7
Draft Letter of Intent in Texas
Bid Range
$350 - $4,000
Number of Bids
12
Draft Letter of Intent in New York
Bid Range
$399 - $2,000
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Managing Attorney
(10)
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Letter of Intent
$350/h
Business Attorney
(4)
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Letter of Intent
$585/h
Draft Letter of Intent in New Jersey
Bid Range
$399 - $3,750
Number of Bids
10
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$299 - $1,200
Number of Bids
15
Draft Letter of Intent in Georgia
Bid Range
$485 - $2,000
Number of Bids
10
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Draft Letter of Intent in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$299 - $3,000
Number of Bids
10
Draft Letter of Intent in Texas
Bid Range
$350 - $2,000
Number of Bids
6
Draft Letter of Intent in Minnesota
Bid Range
$399 - $4,000
Number of Bids
3
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Draft Letter of Intent in Florida
Bid Range
$500 - $7,500
Number of Bids
6
Draft Letter of Intent in Oregon
Bid Range
$700 - $3,500
Number of Bids
9
Draft Letter of Intent in Massachusetts
Bid Range
$350 - $1,800
Number of Bids
10
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Draft Letter of Intent in Florida
Bid Range
$650 - $2,500
Number of Bids
4
Draft Letter of Intent in Virginia
Bid Range
$150 - $1,000
Number of Bids
7
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$350 - $3,999
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Founder, Branch Legal LLC
(60)
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Letter of Intent
$700/h
Draft Letter of Intent in Texas
Bid Range
$300 - $3,000
Number of Bids
5
Draft Letter of Intent in New Jersey
Bid Range
$700 - $700
Number of Bids
1
Draft Letter of Intent in North Carolina
Bid Range
$499 - $795
Number of Bids
4
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Draft Letter of Intent in North Carolina
Bid Range
$650 - $3,500
Number of Bids
5
Draft Letter of Intent in New York
Bid Range
$240 - $795
Number of Bids
9
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$249 - $750
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Associate Counsel
(82)
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Letter of Intent
$275/h
Draft Letter of Intent in North Carolina
Bid Range
$700 - $2,150
Number of Bids
4
Draft Letter of Intent in North Carolina
Bid Range
$410 - $1,500
Number of Bids
10
Draft Letter of Intent in New Jersey
Bid Range
$500 - $1,000
Number of Bids
4
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Draft Letter of Intent in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$475 - $1,400
Number of Bids
10
Draft Letter of Intent in Texas
Bid Range
$249 - $5,000
Number of Bids
14
Draft Letter of Intent in Georgia
Bid Range
$300 - $899
Number of Bids
8
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Principal Attorney
(1)
22 years practicing
Free consultation
Letter of Intent
$500/h
Draft Letter of Intent in Nebraska
Bid Range
$350 - $1,499
Number of Bids
9
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$325 - $1,200
Number of Bids
7
Draft Letter of Intent in Washington
Bid Range
$325 - $999
Number of Bids
12
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Draft Letter of Intent in Ohio
Bid Range
$300 - $999
Number of Bids
8
Draft Letter of Intent in New York
Bid Range
$350 - $1,700
Number of Bids
9
Draft Letter of Intent in Colorado
Bid Range
$500 - $4,500
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$300 - $895
Number of Bids
10
Draft Letter of Intent in Utah
Bid Range
$1 - $1,100
Number of Bids
8
Draft Letter of Intent in New Jersey
Bid Range
$249 - $595
Number of Bids
6
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Draft Letter of Intent in Ohio
Bid Range
$249 - $1,499
Number of Bids
10
Draft Letter of Intent in Iowa
Bid Range
$350 - $1,500
Number of Bids
8
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$200 - $1,500
Number of Bids
4
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Draft Letter of Intent in Iowa
Bid Range
$550 - $750
Number of Bids
3
Draft Letter of Intent in North Carolina
Bid Range
$90 - $900
Number of Bids
5
Draft Letter of Intent in North Carolina
Bid Range
$360 - $8,500
Number of Bids
8
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Draft Letter of Intent in Arizona
Bid Range
$199 - $4,750
Number of Bids
12
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$300 - $300
Number of Bids
1
Draft Letter of Intent in Colorado
Bid Range
$350 - $765
Number of Bids
7
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Managing Attorney
(13)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Letter of Intent
$250/h
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$800 - $800
Number of Bids
1
Draft Letter of Intent in Alabama
Bid Range
$750 - $750
Number of Bids
1
Draft Letter of Intent in Utah
Bid Range
$650 - $650
Number of Bids
1
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Draft Letter of Intent in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$900 - $3,500
Number of Bids
8
Draft Letter of Intent in Delaware
Bid Range
$300 - $1,450
Number of Bids
6
Draft Letter of Intent in California
Bid Range
$1,000 - $1,000
Number of Bids
1
Lawyers that help with Letters of Intent
Business and Real Estate Atttorney
(184)
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Letter of Intent
$500/h