Dowd Law Fees
Dowd Law handles most legal matters for a flat fee. This allows business owners to anticipate and budget for certain legal services.
Below is a breakdown of common services that we offer and the cost associated with the service. Fees and costs are NOT included in the price, unless otherwise stated. And, all prices are subject to change without notice. If you are looking for a service that is not listed, give us a call for a FREE quote.
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation (C corporation or S corporation) | Includes all state filing fees, corporate book, corporate seal, stock certificate, 1st year registered agent fee, 1/2 hour consult, apply for EIN, prepare S corporation paperwork, if applicable. | $900 |
| Limited Liability Company (LLC) | Includes all state filing fees, company book, company seal, membership certificate, 1st year registered agent fee, 1/2 hour consult, apply for EIN, prepare S corporation paperwork, if applicable. | $1000 |
| Professional Association (PA) | Includes all state filing fees, corporate book, corporate seal, stock certificate, 1st year registered agent fee, 1/2 hour consult, apply for EIN, prepare S corporation paperwork, if applicable. | $900 |
| Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) | Includes all state filing fees, company book, company seal, membership certificate, 1st year registered agent fee, 1/2 hour consult, apply for EIN, prepare S corporation paperwork, if applicable. | $1000 |
| Non-Profit Corporation | Includes all state filing fees, corporate book, corporate seal, membership certificate, 1st year registered agent fee, 1/2 hour consult, apply for EIN. | $900 |
| Registered Agent (RA) Service | To serve as your companies registered agent and use our address as the registered office. | $100/year |
| Fictitious Name (DBA) | We handle the legal notice advertisement for the name as required by statute and submit the application after the ad has run. Includes filing fees and legal notice fee. | $350 |
| Fictitious Name Cancellation (DBA) | Does NOT include filing or legal notice fee. | $200 |
| Articles of Merger | Does NOT include merger agreement or filing fee. | $1500 |
| Amendment (corporation or LLC) | Filing fee is NOT included. The corporation amendment filing fee is $35 and the LLC amendment filing fee is $25. | $300 |
| 501(C)(3) Tax Exempt Status - Long form | Applying for 501(C)(3) status with IRS. Does NOT include filing fee. | $2,000 |
| 501(C)(3) Tax Exempt Status - EZ form | Applying for 501(C)(3) for non-profits that qualify to submit EZ application. | $750 |
| Federal Trademark (TM) | Includes basic TM search, applying on-line, and handling any office action. Does NOT include filing fees. | $2,000 |
| Federal TM Search | Includes searching the USPTO, state and local databases, and Google for potential conflicts. | $300 |
| State TM | Includes basic TM search, applying on-line, and handling any office action. Does NOT include filing fees. | $600 |
| Shareholder Agreement, Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement | Includes basic customization. Think you might need more than basic, we can give you an idea of time and added cost. If any. | $750 |
| Non-compete and/or Non-solicitation | Can be combined into one agreement. | $400 |
| Employment Agreement | Includes basic customization. Think you might need more than basic, we can give you an idea of time and added cost. If any. | $400 |
| Independent Contractor Agreement | Includes basic customization. Think you might need more than basic, we can give you an idea of time and added cost. If any. | $400 |
| Commercial Lease | Includes basic customization. Think you might need more than basic, we can give you an idea of time and added cost. If any. | $750 |
| Residential Lease | Includes basic customization. Think you might need more than basic, we can give you an idea of time and added cost. If any. | $400 |
| Equipment Lease | Includes basic customization. Think you might need more than basic, we can give you an idea of time and added cost. If any. | $400 |
| Quit Claim Deed | Does NOT include recording fees, taxes or documentary stamp tax. | $300 |
| Contract or Document Review | Typically $125 for every 10 pages, e.g. 9 pages = $125, and 12 pages = $250, 29 pages = $375. | $150 |
| Asset Purchase Agreement | Preparation of an asset purchase agreement, typically related to the sale of a business. | $750 |
| Joint Venture or Merger Agreement | Includes basic customization. Think you might need more than basic, we can give you an idea of time and added cost. If any. | $750 |
| Stock Purchase Agreement (profit corporation) | Presumes the buyer is an accredited investor | $500 |
| Membership Purchase Agreement (Partnership, LLC or PLLC) | Presumes the buyer is an accredited investor | $750 |
| Basic Lien Search | Includes UCC, state of Florida and applicable county. | $300 |
| Bill of Sale | Basic Bill of Sale | $300 |
| Promissory Note | Includes a basic promissory note. | $750 |
| Security Agreement and UCC-1 | Includes the preparation and recording of security agreement and UCC-1. Does NOT including recording fess or taxes. | $750 |
| Corporation Resolutions | Corporation resolutions related to the sale or purchase of a business | $150 |
| Lease Assignment | $300 | |
| Escrow Agent | Flat fee for amounts up to $50,000. An additional .008 (.8%) of amounts over $50,000. | $750 |
| Consultations | Hourly rate is $400/hour. Consultations are billed in 1/2 hour increments. | $400 |
| Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement | $200 | |
| Complete Estate Plan (individual) | Includes a revocable living trust, pour-over will, living will, designation of health care surrogate and power of attorney. | $1,250 |
| Complete Estate Plan (married couple) | Includes a joint revocable living trust or 2 separate revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, living wills, designations of health care surrogate and powers of attorney for both spouses. | $2,000 |
| Basic Estate Plan (individual) | Includes a basic will, living will, designation of health care surrogate and power of attorney. | $600 |
| Basic Estate Plan (married couple) | Includes wills, living wills, designations of health care surrogate and powers of attorney for both spouses. | $900 |
| Will (individual) | Basic will | $300 |
| Will (married couple) | Basic reciprocal wills. | $500 |
| Complex Will (individual) | Complex wills are usually when there are specific gifts or children from a prior marriage. | $1,500 |