Flat-Fee Pricing

Overview

The Law Office of Nichole Melton Mitchell, PLLC offers transparent, flat-fee pricing for many transactional legal services. Flat fees provide clients with predictability, clarity, and defined deliverables.

All flat fees:

Are quoted in advance
Include clearly defined scopes of work
Exclude government filing fees and third-party costs
Require a signed engagement agreement and advance payment

What Flat Fees Include

Defined scope of legal work
One to two planning consultations
Drafting and delivery of final documents
Secure electronic communication

What Flat Fees Do Not Include

Government filing fees
Court costs
Third-party service fees
Litigation or contested matters
Ongoing advisory services (unless part of a counsel package)

Flat Fee Ranges

Business & Nonprofit Services

LLC Formation (Basic) – $1,250–$2,000
- Includes certificate of formation, basic operating agreement, and organizational guidance.
Corporation / PLLC Formation – $1,500–$2,500
- Includes formation documents, bylaws or company agreement, and initial governance guidance.
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Formation Package – $2,500–$4,000
- Includes entity formation, bylaws, IRS Form 1023/1023-EZ preparation, and compliance guidance.
Operating or Member Agreement (Custom) – $800–$1,800
- Includes tailored governance and ownership provisions.
Bylaws (Corporate or Nonprofit) – $800–$1,500
- Includes governance structure, officer roles, and compliance provisions.
Buy–Sell / Member Agreements – $1,000–$2,500
- Includes ownership transfer, succession, and exit planning terms.
Annual Compliance Filings – $350–$650
- Includes preparation and filing of required state reports.

Contract Drafting & Review

Contract Review (up to 15–20 pages) – $750–$1,250
- Includes written feedback and risk analysis.
Standard Contract Drafting – $1,250–$2,500
- Includes drafting of a customized agreement and one revision round.
Complex / Negotiated Contracts – $2,500–$4,000+
- Includes strategy consultation, drafting, and limited negotiation support.
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) – $500–$900
- Includes mutual or unilateral confidentiality agreements.
Employment / Non-Compete Agreements – $1,000–$2,000
- Includes compliant employment-related contracts.
Contract Amendments / Addenda – $500–$1,000
- Includes revisions to existing agreements.

Estate Planning Services

Basic Will Package – $1,500–$2,500
- Includes will, power of attorney, and healthcare directives.
Couple’s Will Package – $2,000–$3,000
- Includes coordinated estate plans for spouses.
Revocable Trust Package – $3,000–$5,000
- Includes trust, pour-over will, and related documents.
Ancillary Estate Documents – $500–$1,500
- Includes deeds, beneficiary designations, or trust amendments.
Uncontested Probate – $3,000–$6,000
- Includes court filings and administration guidance.

Bankruptcy (Consumer & Select Small Business)

Chapter 7 (Consumer) – $1,800–$2,800
- Includes petition preparation, filing, and standard court appearances.
Chapter 13 (Consumer) – $3,500–$5,500
- Includes plan preparation and confirmation support.
Adversary Proceedings / Complex Matters – Quoted Individually