Operating Agreement Drafting pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: October 27, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle an operating agreement (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 2960 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $980, representing an estimated 61% 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
Operating Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 4473 | $930 | $980 | $800 |
| Florida | 649 | $900 | $940 | $790 |
| California | 515 | $950 | $1,070 | $720 |
| Texas | 424 | $1,030 | $990 | $1,010 |
| New York | 250 | $1,000 | $1,110 | $780 |
| Delaware | 213 | $990 | $1,060 | $900 |
| Wyoming | 212 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $860 |
| Illinois | 203 | $930 | $980 | $860 |
| North Carolina | 189 | $770 | $850 | $640 |
| Colorado | 179 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $970 |
| New Jersey | 151 | $850 | $870 | $810 |
| Washington | 148 | $930 | $1,090 | $770 |
| Maryland | 146 | $860 | $900 | $660 |
| Georgia | 135 | $860 | $930 | $820 |
| Virginia | 85 | $880 | $830 | $770 |
| Massachusetts | 84 | $910 | $910 | $890 |
| Pennsylvania | 84 | $880 | $890 | $870 |
| Tennessee | 78 | $890 | $950 | $630 |
| Nevada | 74 | $760 | $900 | $660 |
| Ohio | 61 | $1,040 | $1,040 | – |
| Michigan | 59 | $930 | $940 | $800 |
| Missouri | 56 | $690 | $750 | $620 |
| South Carolina | 53 | $870 | $840 | $920 |
| Arizona | 48 | $890 | $860 | $1,020 |
| Minnesota | 41 | $710 | $740 | $660 |
| New Mexico | 38 | $870 | $760 | $990 |
| Connecticut | 37 | $830 | $970 | $580 |
| Utah | 37 | $1,010 | $1,060 | $940 |
| Idaho | 27 | $1,400 | $1,580 | $760 |
| Oklahoma | 27 | $750 | $750 | – |
| Indiana | 26 | $1,220 | $1,520 | $800 |
| Oregon | 24 | $710 | $730 | $710 |
| Kentucky | 20 | $800 | $800 | – |
| Kansas | 17 | $1,120 | $1,120 | – |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $690 | – | $690 |
| Iowa | 13 | $710 | $710 | – |
| Alaska | 12 | $780 | $780 | – |
| Alabama · | 9 | $900 | $900 | – |
| Maine · | 8 | $940 | $940 | – |
| Arkansas · | 7 | $1,020 | – | $1,020 |
| Hawaii · | 7 | $710 | $710 | – |
| Montana · | 6 | $750 | $750 | – |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed operating agreement projects, see our operating agreement drafting cost guide.
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in Florida
$700 - $6,500
13
Draft Operating Agreement in Delaware
$499 - $2,150
14
Draft Operating Agreement in Illinois
$695 - $1,700
8
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Managing Attorney
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Founding Partner ContractsCounsel Law
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$500 - $2,000
13
Draft Operating Agreement in Tennessee
$750 - $2,350
9
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$700 - $4,000
14
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in Michigan
$599 - $1,999
13
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$599 - $1,950
3
Draft Operating Agreement in Tennessee
$700 - $1,800
11
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Partner/Attorney at Law
18 years practicing
Free consultation
Associate Counsel
8 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in Texas
$750 - $3,000
9
Draft Operating Agreement in Ohio
$700 - $2,999
7
Draft Operating Agreement in New York
$700 - $1,200
10
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in Kansas
$499 - $2,200
14
Draft Operating Agreement in New Jersey
$495 - $1,200
6
Draft Operating Agreement in Georgia
$700 - $999
6
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Managing Attorney
22 years practicing
Free consultation
Corporate Attorney
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in Texas
$395 - $1,100
3
Draft Operating Agreement in Pennsylvania
$499 - $2,000
11
Draft Operating Agreement in Wyoming
$695 - $3,999
6
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in Florida
$700 - $2,500
11
Draft Operating Agreement in Maryland
$499 - $1,500
13
Draft Operating Agreement in Colorado
$700 - $2,500
10
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Founder, Branch Legal LLC
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney at Law
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Managing Prinicipal
5 years practicing
Free consultation
Business, contract, prenup and startups Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in Utah
$700 - $2,000
10
Draft Operating Agreement in Texas
$499 - $4,500
12
Draft Operating Agreement in Colorado
$700 - $2,500
7
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in Pennsylvania
$750 - $2,000
3
Draft Operating Agreement in Michigan
$399 - $2,500
13
Draft Operating Agreement in New York
$750 - $2,000
5
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Attorney-at-Law
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in Wyoming
$490 - $2,000
16
Draft Operating Agreement in Virginia
$500 - $2,000
11
Draft Operating Agreement in Florida
$499 - $2,000
17
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in Texas
$499 - $3,500
6
Draft Operating Agreement in New York
$700 - $3,400
7
Draft Operating Agreement in New York
$750 - $750
1
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Attorney and Founder at Danielle D. Giovannone Law Office
19 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in Idaho
$599 - $2,000
8
Draft Operating Agreement in Delaware
$700 - $6,000
15
Draft Operating Agreement in Maryland
$399 - $2,000
16
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in Illinois
$599 - $2,000
12
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$499 - $4,000
8
Draft Operating Agreement in Maryland
$700 - $4,992
9
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Principal Attorney
27 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in Florida
$750 - $2,000
4
Draft Operating Agreement in Virginia
$499 - $2,000
4
Draft Operating Agreement in Washington
$695 - $2,000
12
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$599 - $2,500
14
Draft Operating Agreement in California
$499 - $4,500
10
Draft Operating Agreement in Wyoming
$599 - $2,000
11
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Technology Contract Attorney
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Business Lawyer
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Attorney at Law
9 years practicing
Free consultation
Draft Operating Agreement in North Carolina
$700 - $2,000
10
Draft Operating Agreement in New Jersey
$599 - $1,800
4
Draft Operating Agreement in Indiana
$700 - $3,000
10
Need help with an Operating Agreement?
Draft Operating Agreement in Colorado
$750 - $2,500
4
Draft Operating Agreement in South Carolina
$500 - $2,000
13
Draft Operating Agreement in Kentucky
$400 - $2,000
7
Lawyers that help with Operating Agreements
Chief Counsel
25 years practicing
Free consultation