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| Service Category | Package Name | Savvy Esquires' Flat Fee | What's Included in Our Fee | Common Additional Costs (Paid by Client) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Formation | LLC Founders Package | $3,000 | An all-in-one package. Includes strategic consultation, state filing, and a custom Operating Agreement (your 'Founders' Agreement') governing ownership, profit distribution, and exit strategies. Also includes EIN assistance and a 1-hour doc review call. | State Filing Fees, Registered Agent Fees |
| Corporation Formation Package | $3,500 | A comprehensive package for C-Corps or S-Corps. Includes consultation (with S-Corp tax election guidance), state filing, custom Bylaws, initial board consents, EIN assistance, and a 1-hour doc review call. | State Filing Fees, Registered Agent Fees | |
| Social Impact Entities | Benefit Corp (B Corp) Formation | $4,000 | A premium package for mission-driven companies. Includes all services from the Corp Package, plus strategic consultation and drafting of mission-aligned B Corp-specific formation docs & Bylaws. | State Filing Fees, Registered Agent Fees |
| 501(c)(6) Non-Profit Formation | $4,500 | Full service: state non-profit incorporation and preparation & filing of the IRS Form 1024 application for tax-exempt status (for business leagues, chambers of commerce, etc.). | State Filing Fees, IRS Application User Fee ($600) | |
| 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Formation | Starts at $6,500 | Full service: state non-profit incorporation and preparation & filing of the extensive IRS Form 1023 application for tax-exempt status (for public charities and private foundations). | State Filing Fees, IRS Application User Fee ($600) | |
| Contract Services | New Contract Draft | Starts at $2,000 | Custom drafting of one (1) agreement tailored to your business goals. Includes a consultation to understand your needs and up to two (2) rounds of revisions. (Fee increases for highly complex or multi-agreement projects). | N/A |
| Contract Review & Strategy | $1,500 | A deep-dive analysis of one (1) third-party contract (up to 15 pages). Includes a plain-English risk summary, actionable negotiation points, and a 1-hour strategy call to align the contract with your goals. | N/A | |
| Intellectual Property | Copyright Filing | $750 | Consultation, preparation & review of the standard online application for one (1) work, and electronic filing. | U.S. Copyright Office Filing Fee |
| Trademark Search & Opinion | $2,000 | In-depth consultation, comprehensive search (federal, state, common law), and a detailed written opinion letter advising on the legal risks and likelihood of successful registration. | Third-Party Search Report Costs (if applicable) | |
| Trademark Application Filing | $1,250 (per class) | Consultation, drafting of goods/services description for one class, and electronic filing of the U.S. trademark application. | USPTO Filing Fees (per class) | |
| IP Strategy Package | $2,500 | Comprehensive intellectual property strategy consultation including trademark and copyright assessment, brand protection roadmap, and actionable IP protection plan tailored to your business. | N/A | |
| Website & Online Business | Website Legal Essentials | Starts at $2,000 | Drafting of a custom Privacy Policy and Terms of Service (Terms of Use) for a standard website, blog, or e-commerce store. (Fee increases for complex platforms, apps, or SaaS). | N/A |
Please note: All flat fees are for legal services only and do not include third-party costs. Clients are responsible for all state filing fees, IRS application fees, USPTO filing fees, registered agent fees, and other government or third-party expenses.
Other Fee Arrangements
Standard Hourly Rate:
For custom legal or business consulting work not covered by a flat-fee package, our standard rate is $500 per hour. We bill in efficient 15-minute (0.25 hour) increments and provide detailed invoices for full transparency.
Alternative Fee for Contract Negotiations:
For creatives (artists, DJs, performers, etc.) who are being paid under a contract, we may offer to handle the negotiation for a fee of five percent (5%) of the total value secured for you. This aligns our success with yours and is offered on a case-by-case basis.
Retainer Packages:
For clients seeking ongoing access and a deeper partnership, we offer several retainer options designed for different levels of need. These provide our services at preferred rates.
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Fully credited toward any package valued at $2,000 or more if you engage within 10 days.