Fees & Approach
We discuss the scope of each engagement and the proposed fee arrangement at the outset. Depending on the matter, we may work on an hourly or fixed-fee basis.
M&A, investor-side representations, and cross-border transactions are scoped and priced individually. The fee depends on the nature and complexity of the matter and the firm's role. We are happy to discuss your matter and provide an estimate before you engage us.
Third-party costs — filing fees, registered agent fees, and similar charges — are separate and passed through at cost.
Discuss your matter →Hourly Rates
Hourly rates apply to general matters and to work outside the scope of a fixed-fee engagement.
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A engagements are scoped and priced individually. The fee depends on the size and complexity of the transaction, the firm's role, and the stage at which we are engaged. We are happy to discuss your transaction and provide an estimate before you engage us.
Venture Financings — Company-Side
Fixed fees for defined-scope, company-side venture financing engagements. Fees for investor-side representations, M&A, and cross-border transactions are scoped individually.
Series Seed / Priced Rounds
$16,500
- Attorney consultation
- Term sheet
- Financing documents and Delaware filings
- Board and stockholder approvals
- Disclosure schedules
- Closing process management
- Cap table update and deal binder
Full NVCA Financing
$32,500
- Attorney consultation
- Term sheet
- Financing documents and Delaware filings
- Board and stockholder approvals
- Disclosure schedules and data room management
- Closing process management
- Cap table update and deal binder
Optional add-ons
- Legal opinions — $7,500
- Concurrent secondary — $3,500
- Follow-on closings — $5,000 per closing (any change to certificate of incorporation, total number of investors, or additional amounts after initial closing)
- Every extra four weeks after six weeks — $2,500
- India "swap" rights / NVCA docs — starting at $5,000 in addition (subject to discussion and negotiation; additional fee applies if no U.S. counsel is retained by the counterparty)
- Historical corporate clean-up — scoped separately
Third-party costs (separate): Third-party fees billed at cost · Tax and CFIUS work charged separately at time and materials
SAFEs and Convertible Financings
Convertible notes — add $300
- Attorney consultation
- Term sheet
- Form of SAFE or convertible note
- Board and stockholder approvals
- Cap table update
Optional add-ons
- Document negotiation — $800
- Custom side letters or ancillary documents — $800
- Closing process management — $600 per closing
- Diligence and disclosure schedule preparation — scoped separately
- Historical corporate clean-up — scoped separately
Investor-Side Representations
The firm represents investors as well as companies and founders. Investor-side fees are scoped individually and depend on the nature of the investment, the investor's role, and the documents involved. Fixed fees for company-side venture financings do not automatically apply to investor-side work. Please contact us to discuss your matter.
Cross-Border Restructuring
Redomiciliations, flips, and cross-border holding company restructurings.
Starting at $5,500Fees depend on the scope and complexity of the engagement. Please contact us to discuss your transaction.
Outside General Counsel
Add experienced legal counsel to your executive team without the cost of full-time in-house counsel.
Included each month
- Phone consultations
- NDA review
- Press release review
- Board meeting attendance and minutes
- Up to four contract reviews per month
- Stock option plan administration
- Apostille and authentication services — available upon inquiry
Selected Fixed-Fee Services
Fixed fees for defined-scope formation and trademark engagements.
Delaware Formation
Standard Package
$2,100
- Attorney consultation
- Incorporation documents
- Founder stock issuances (single class of common stock)
- Cap table consultations and planning
- Engagement of third-party registered agent in Delaware
- EIN application (U.S. owners only)
Third-party costs (separate): Delaware registered agent fees · State annual report fees
Custom Package
$3,000
- Everything in the Standard Package, plus:
- Startup employee package
- Standard NDA
- Additional classes or series of stock (founder preferred, dual-class, etc.)
- IP assignment agreements
- Customized stockholder agreements
Third-party costs (separate): Delaware registered agent fees · State annual report fees
Trademark Registration
Attorney fees are fixed per step. USPTO filing fees are separate, depend on the application type and number of classes, and may vary. The figures below reflect current USPTO fee schedules and should be verified before filing.
| Step | Attorney Fee | USPTO Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Trademark Search | $550 | — |
| Application (Use in Commerce)Per class | $600 + $175/additional class | Varies by application type and class |
| Application (Intent to Use)Per class | $600 + $175/additional class | Varies by application type and class |
| ITU Extension Fees | $150/class | $125/class |
| Statement of Use | $150/class | $150/class |
| Amendment to Allege Use | $150/class | $150/class |
| Office Action Response | From $650 | — |
| Renewals, Amendments & Petitions | Discussed prior to filing | Varies |
Government filing fees are charged separately and passed through at cost. USPTO fees are subject to change; current rates are available at uspto.gov.