LEGAL SERVICE IS NOT A “DOCUMENT” – WHY THE PRICE OF A CONTRACT ISN’T JUST ABOUT PAGES
“I just wanted a simple contract. When the lawyer told me the price, it seemed too much. So I wrote it myself… and now I’m paying double.”
Michal needed to quickly prepare a contract with a business partner. The lawyer offered a fixed price – but Michal thought it was “too high for just three pages.” He decided to draft it himself. He now regrets it. The contract didn’t properly address termination, confidentiality, or penalties for breaches. When a dispute arose, the contract offered no protection. The result? Lost business and additional legal costs.
How much does legal contract drafting cost, why price can’t be based on page count, what lawyers consider when setting a fee, and why legal work is more than “just text.” The difference between a document and a service.
🧑⚖️ A Contract Is Not Just a Document
Legal service includes:
understanding context, goals, and risks
expert legal evaluation
proposing legal solutions, not just writing text
the lawyer’s personal responsibility for the result
It’s not about page count. It’s about the level of protection and legal certainty the contract provides.
📊 What Affects the Price of a Contract:
complexity of the legal situation
number of variations and revisions
urgency of delivery (standard vs. express)
related legal aspects (linked contracts, applicable laws)
the lawyer’s professional liability
📚 Real-life Example:
A client asked for a “simple cooperation agreement.” It turned out to be a complex arrangement involving three performance phases, confidentiality, intellectual property, and penalties. The final document was ten pages long. But it protected her in every scenario.
✅ Lawyer’s Recommendation:
Don’t assess legal services by “price per page.” It’s not printing – it’s legal protection of your reality.
The price is always based on your specific case – and I always tell you the amount upfront.
And above all: this is not just a document, it’s a professional service I stand behind with my legal responsibility.
Want to know how much legal contract drafting will cost for you?
Contact me – I’ll ask a few key questions and send you a clear quote.
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