Billable hours create the wrong incentives. When your lawyer is watching the clock, you stop calling with questions — and that's exactly when expensive mistakes get made. Every engagement at Nichols Legal is priced transparently, by outcome — so you always know what things cost and can focus on building, not managing your legal spend.
Fixed fees are agreed upfront. You know what you're paying before work begins — not after.
No associates running your work. Partner-level experience, priced by the engagement.
Flat fees mean we're focused on outcomes, not hours. The faster and cleaner the work, the better for everyone.
Your all-in-one senior attorney on a monthly subscription — covering corporate, contracts, regulatory, product counsel, and governance. One flat monthly fee. No billable hour surprises.
Initial consultation, full review, and follow-on recommendations. Customization available for company-specific provisions.
Includes consultation, review, and first-turn recommendations. Customization +$1,500. Subsequent negotiations at team rates.
Delaware C-Corp, S-Corp, or LLC. Includes equity division, vesting, EIN, foreign qualification, and S-Corp election.
Stock Option Plan +$2,500 · Stock Grant $750 (template) / $2,500 (custom) · Customization +$1,500
MSAs, SaaS Agreements, Employment Documents, NDAs, Advisor & Contractor Agreements. Per document pricing.
Commercial Agreements $5,500 · Employment Documents $2,500 · Stock Option Plan $2,500 · Fully bespoke from $7,500
SAFE agreements, convertible notes, Series Seed, and Series A. Clean documentation that sophisticated investors won't push back on.
SAFE $3,500 · Convertible Note $4,500 · Series Seed $28,000 · Series A — inquire
Most clients start with a consultation. We'll figure out the right structure together — no commitment required.