Waiver Review pricing: Average Costs and Lawyer Bid Data
Last updated: October 23, 2026
Explore real-world pricing data for hiring a lawyer to handle a waiver (review) through ContractsCounsel’s legal marketplace. Based on 188 bids submitted by lawyers, the average flat-fee proposal is $690, representing an estimated 66% 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
$690
Waiver bids by state
| State | Bids | Avg bid | Drafting avg | Review avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (all states) | 567 | $720 | $740 | $690 |
| California | 86 | $870 | $690 | $930 |
| Florida | 63 | $560 | $590 | $440 |
| Colorado | 50 | $580 | $610 | $410 |
| New York | 39 | $780 | $770 | $970 |
| Arizona | 33 | $1,380 | $1,380 | – |
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $690 | $710 | $570 |
| Tennessee | 26 | $670 | $650 | $900 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $630 | $730 | $540 |
| Virginia | 21 | $450 | $490 | $420 |
| Washington | 21 | $770 | $810 | $640 |
| Texas | 20 | $710 | $840 | $470 |
| Ohio | 17 | $690 | $690 | – |
| South Carolina | 17 | $610 | $650 | $450 |
| Minnesota | 16 | $530 | $530 | – |
| North Carolina | 16 | $530 | $600 | $520 |
| Illinois | 13 | $730 | $790 | $670 |
| Utah | 12 | $790 | $790 | – |
| Connecticut | 10 | $580 | $580 | – |
| Delaware | 10 | $920 | $920 | – |
| Kansas · | 9 | $770 | – | $770 |
| Missouri · | 9 | $620 | $830 | $560 |
| New Hampshire · | 8 | $490 | $490 | – |
These figures are what lawyers bid before a client hires. For what clients actually paid on completed waiver projects, see our waiver review cost guide.