Give a client a clear fee estimate before you take the matter on. Set out the scope, the estimated hours or fixed fee and likely disbursements, add a valid-until date and an acceptance line, and download a professional PDF - free, no account.
What a law firm quote should include
- Your firm and the client, with the matter
- A quote number, the date and a valid-until date
- Estimated time or a fixed fee for the scope
- Likely disbursements (court and filing fees) and assumptions
- Retainer required and an acceptance line
Example law firm quote
A typical set of line items — click the button to open it as an editable estimate (with a valid-until date and an acceptance line), then change the details.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal services - per hour | 6 | $300.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Paralegal time - per hour | 3 | $150.00 | $450.00 |
| Court filing fee | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Total | $2,685.00 |
Law firms often quote a fixed fee or an estimated range, ask for a retainer, and set a validity period.
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