Settlement Agreement Drafting pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: November 2, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a settlement agreement (drafting) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 520 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $870, representing an estimated 65% 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
$870
520 bids reported for Settlement Agreement
$2,500 Avg. Big Law Pricing
65% Savings with ContractsCounsel
Settlement Agreement bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 1057 | $720 | $870 | $580 |
| California | 310 | $690 | $780 | $610 |
| Texas | 133 | $840 | $1,010 | $600 |
| Florida | 130 | $610 | $780 | $480 |
| Illinois | 61 | $730 | $870 | $650 |
| New York | 49 | $850 | $880 | $800 |
| Georgia | 42 | $580 | $950 | $450 |
| Colorado | 36 | $750 | $910 | $630 |
| Arizona | 27 | $830 | $1,080 | $470 |
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $910 | $1,030 | $600 |
| North Carolina | 21 | $660 | $600 | $700 |
| Massachusetts | 20 | $710 | $790 | $550 |
| Indiana | 18 | $720 | $850 | $470 |
| Tennessee | 18 | $690 | – | $690 |
| Michigan | 16 | $710 | $980 | $590 |
| Washington | 16 | $520 | $680 | $470 |
| Wisconsin | 15 | $650 | – | $650 |
| Kentucky | 12 | $810 | $900 | $510 |
| New Jersey | 12 | $800 | $830 | $630 |
| Ohio | 12 | $810 | $810 | – |
| Maryland | 11 | $980 | $980 | – |
| Oregon · | 7 | $600 | $550 | $900 |
| Virginia · | 7 | $900 | $2,130 | $410 |
| Delaware · | 6 | $1,000 | $1,000 | – |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed settlement agreement projects, see our settlement agreement drafting cost guide.
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Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$350 - $850
Number of Bids
6
Draft Settlement Agreement in Colorado
Bid Range
$700 - $1,199
Number of Bids
6
Draft Settlement Agreement in Florida
Bid Range
$499 - $1,199
Number of Bids
4
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Managing Attorney
(10)
16 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$350/h
Solo Practioner
(1)
45 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$400/h
Business Attorney
(4)
24 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$585/h
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$395 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Draft Settlement Agreement in Delaware
Bid Range
$1,500 - $1,500
Number of Bids
1
Draft Settlement Agreement in Maryland
Bid Range
$499 - $1,199
Number of Bids
7
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Draft Settlement Agreement in Idaho
Bid Range
$399 - $1,199
Number of Bids
3
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$399 - $795
Number of Bids
3
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$395 - $750
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$750 - $2,500
Number of Bids
5
Draft Settlement Agreement in Arizona
Bid Range
$699 - $2,000
Number of Bids
7
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$399 - $2,500
Number of Bids
11
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Draft Settlement Agreement in Colorado
Bid Range
$399 - $2,000
Number of Bids
9
Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$450 - $2,500
Number of Bids
7
Draft Settlement Agreement in Georgia
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
3
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Draft Settlement Agreement in Maryland
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Draft Settlement Agreement in Ohio
Bid Range
$350 - $750
Number of Bids
3
Draft Settlement Agreement in Missouri
Bid Range
$750 - $750
Number of Bids
1
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Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$450 - $2,000
Number of Bids
3
Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$350 - $2,000
Number of Bids
11
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Attorney/Owner
(2)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$500/h
Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$495 - $2,000
Number of Bids
9
Draft Settlement Agreement in Illinois
Bid Range
$700 - $2,000
Number of Bids
6
Draft Settlement Agreement in North Carolina
Bid Range
$499 - $750
Number of Bids
3
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Draft Settlement Agreement in New York
Bid Range
$600 - $3,000
Number of Bids
7
Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$700 - $750
Number of Bids
3
Draft Settlement Agreement in Oregon
Bid Range
$750 - $750
Number of Bids
1
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Managing Attorney
(1)
22 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$325/h
Corporate Attorney
(1)
30 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$120/h
Draft Settlement Agreement in Kentucky
Bid Range
$499 - $2,000
Number of Bids
5
Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$700 - $2,000
Number of Bids
4
Draft Settlement Agreement in Michigan
Bid Range
$700 - $1,200
Number of Bids
3
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Draft Settlement Agreement in Washington
Bid Range
$700 - $750
Number of Bids
2
Draft Settlement Agreement in West Virginia
Bid Range
$2,000 - $2,000
Number of Bids
1
Draft Settlement Agreement in Arizona
Bid Range
$499 - $2,000
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Partner Attorney
(3)
17 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$350/h
Attorney at Law
(39)
28 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$390/h
Draft Settlement Agreement in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$299 - $2,000
Number of Bids
6
Draft Settlement Agreement in Florida
Bid Range
$475 - $875
Number of Bids
6
Draft Settlement Agreement in Virginia
Bid Range
$750 - $3,500
Number of Bids
2
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Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$300 - $800
Number of Bids
5
Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$245 - $800
Number of Bids
4
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$450 - $750
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Managing Attorney
(13)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$250/h
Attorney-at-Law
(1)
10 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$200/h
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$450 - $750
Number of Bids
4
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$350 - $750
Number of Bids
6
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$299 - $750
Number of Bids
5
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Draft Settlement Agreement in Arizona
Bid Range
$700 - $850
Number of Bids
3
Draft Settlement Agreement in California
Bid Range
$699 - $750
Number of Bids
2
Draft Settlement Agreement in Texas
Bid Range
$350 - $750
Number of Bids
5
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Attorney & Founder of Creative Counsel Law
(3)
13 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$300/h
Technology Contract Attorney
(3)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$300/h
Managing Member
(1)
15 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$500/h
Draft Settlement Agreement in Florida
Bid Range
$700 - $750
Number of Bids
3
Draft Settlement Agreement in Pennsylvania
Bid Range
$750 - $2,000
Number of Bids
2
Draft Settlement Agreement in Washington
Bid Range
$750 - $750
Number of Bids
1
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Draft Settlement Agreement in Iowa
Bid Range
$700 - $750
Number of Bids
2
Draft Settlement Agreement in Alaska
Bid Range
$700 - $750
Number of Bids
2
Draft Settlement Agreement in Illinois
Bid Range
$700 - $4,999
Number of Bids
3
Lawyers that help with Settlement Agreements
Founder, Branch Legal LLC
(60)
14 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$700/h
Managing Attorney
(8)
11 years practicing
Free consultation
Settlement Agreement
$250/h