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What it costs,
in writing.

First consultation: $0

Written estimate within two business days

Disbursements at cost

All prices in USD

Three ways to pay,
chosen before we start.

Three ways to pay,
chosen before we start.

Most matters fit one of three bases. You pick one on the written estimate, and it does not change unless the scope does.

$350-650

per hour, by seniority

Hourly

Partner and associate rates quoted in advance; time recorded in six-minute units and itemized on every invoice.

Typical for

Disputes, negotiations and ongoing counsel

Best for

Matters whose scope nobody can fix on day one

$1,500

fixed fee, a typical price on the menu

Fixed fee

One price agreed in writing for a defined scope. If the scope grows, we stop and re-quote before we continue.

Typical for

Company formation, shareholder agreements, wills and lease reviews

Best for

Defined documents and transactions

$0

billed above the ceiling you sign

Capped

Hourly work with a ceiling you approve in writing. Anything above it is ours to absorb.

Typical for

Due diligence, regulatory filings and trial-court proceedings

Best for

A known scope with an unknown other side

The first 30 minutes are free. You receive a written estimate within two business days. Court costs and disbursements are billed at cost.

Twelve fixed fees,
each in writing.

Twelve fixed fees,
each in writing.

Each price includes the first call, the drafting and one round of comments. Prices in USD, held for the calendar year.

Corporate & M&A

Formation of an LLC or corporation, including filings and EIN

Certificate, operating agreement, bank letter

$1,900

Formation of an LLC or corporation, including filings and EIN

Certificate, operating agreement, bank letter

$1,900

Shareholders’ agreement, up to three founders

Drag, tag, vesting, deadlock

$4,900

Shareholders’ agreement, up to three founders

Drag, tag, vesting, deadlock

$4,900

NDA or contract review up to 15 pages

Mark-up and a one-page memo

$1,500

NDA or contract review up to 15 pages

Mark-up and a one-page memo

$1,500

Disputes & Arbitration

Pre-litigation demand letter

Facts, legal basis, deadline

$1,500

Pre-litigation demand letter

Facts, legal basis, deadline

$1,500

Merits memo within five business days

Chances, costs, timeline

$3,500

Merits memo within five business days

Chances, costs, timeline

$3,500

Arbitration clause drafting

Seat, rules, language, escalation

$1,200

Arbitration clause drafting

Seat, rules, language, escalation

$1,200

Real Estate

Condo or co-op purchase: contract, escrow, closing

Including title check

$3,900

Condo or co-op purchase: contract, escrow, closing

Including title check

$3,900

Commercial lease, tenant side

Up to 40 pages, two rounds

$2,900

Commercial lease, tenant side

Up to 40 pages, two rounds

$2,900

Tenant audit, per lease

Term, termination options, rent escalation, guarantees

$750

Tenant audit, per lease

Term, termination options, rent escalation, guarantees

$750

Private Clients & Estates

Will and estate-plan memo

New York and cross-border assets

$2,500

Will and estate-plan memo

New York and cross-border assets

$2,500

Prenuptial agreement

Draft plus counterpart counsel review

$4,500

Prenuptial agreement

Draft plus counterpart counsel review

$4,500

Family holding governance charter

Roles, dividends, exits

$12,500

Family holding governance charter

Roles, dividends, exits

$12,500

Money.

Money.

The five questions about fees that come up on nearly every first call.

What happens if the matter grows?

Do you take success fees?

Can I pay in installments?

Do you charge for the first call?

What about court fees and experts?

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