How Much Does a Business Attorney Cost? (And Why I Love This Question)

The number one question I hear from potential clients is usually some version of: “How much does a business attorney cost?”

And to be honest, there really isn’t an answer to this question. Attorneys work in different capacities with all different clients, so the investment can range from $300/hour to $3,000+/hour, and there’s no simple way to quantify how much it costs in general.

However, I love this question because it gives me a chance to talk about some of my favorite things: the costs of not working with a business attorney, the value my favorite service provides to business owners and CEOs, and what I love most about the clients I get to partner with. Let’s get into it. 

How much does a business attorney cost? 

The investment itself runs from a few hundred dollars an hour to thousands of dollars an hour, but it’s more helpful to look at what having a business attorney can save you. 

What can it cost if you don’t work with an attorney?

• Your business name (if you don’t have it properly cleared and trademarked) 
• Your intellectual property (if you don’t have work for hire and licensing agreements in place) 
• Earned income from work with a client (if you don’t have a clear and enforceable contract in place)
• The ability to scale your business (if your IP is stolen and someone else is using your expertise to make money themselves)
• Sleep and a whole lot of stress 

Business attorneys aren’t just for massive corporations who have million-dollar big law firms on retainer. At Kliebert Law, we work with startups and established businesses that are scaling. We save our clients from finding themselves in expensive legal procedures by anticipating issues and proactively putting measures in place to avoid them altogether. 

When considering how much a business attorney may cost, it’s key to also look at what not having a business attorney working on your behalf may cost you. 

And if you’re looking for an accessible service that gives you direct access to a business attorney whenever you need one, you need to check out our signature Fractional General Counsel service. It’s the perfect service for fast-growing businesses of any size. 

Why are our clients obsessed with Fractional General Counsel services?

When we meet potential clients who are interested in learning how much a business attorney costs, they are almost always blown away by our Fractional General Counsel offer. 

Our clients love:

• The leverage of having general counsel on call. “Let me run it by my general counsel,” sounds a lot better than, “Um… let me find an attorney I can ask.” A lot of our clients work with corporations that are significantly larger than they are and have more resources at work. But when you have us on board, you don’t have to worry about signing a contract from one of the big guys. We’ll review everything to make sure your interests are protected and give you the legal backing you need to gain more leverage in situations where you’re outsized.

• Working with less stress. You have a million different responsibilities on your plate, so being able to trust the contracts you sign and send, knowing you have a strong legal foundation in place, and having your own general counsel in your back pocket alleviates the stress of the “unknown.” When you have a business attorney on your team, proactively solving problems and helping you make the best legally-informed decisions as you scale your business, you can breathe easier and worry less.
• Scaling faster. We love working with CEOs and business owners who are ready to grow. Having a trusted general counsel on your team gives you the benefit of doing things the right way the first time, instead of finding out too late that you need to go back and set things up differently. We know you need to make a lot of decisions every day, and we’re here to help you make the right ones so you can reach your big goals more efficiently than ever. 

Ready to work with a business attorney who has your back?

I love working with clients who are future-focused and proactive, and that’s exactly who our Fractional General Counsel service attracts. 

At Kliebert Law, we are passionate about creating real relationships with our clients, and being in your business on a regular basis gives us the chance to not only protect your legal interests, but see how your business functions on the whole so we can better protect you from all angles. 

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If you’re still wondering how much a business attorney costs, we’d love to create a custom quote based on your needs and goals.