✓ Invoice INV-10071 created for Mike Smith: contract review, legal consultation, and document preparation.
Draft saved · ready to send| Contract review and consultationReview agreement and flag key terms, 4 hrs at $240/hr | $960.00 |
| Document preparationDraft and revise two documents, flat fee | $400.00 |
| Follow-up call and emailsClient updates, 0.75 hrs at $240/hr | $180.00 |
Here's a real pricing breakdown for an LLC formation package in Chicago, IL. These are anchors, so swap in your actual hourly rate and flat fees.
Assumptions: single-member LLC, standard operating agreement, Illinois filing, no complex tax structuring.
| Initial consultationGoals, structure and next steps (30 to 60 min) | $0–$250 |
| Formation & filing prepArticles of organization, EIN, registered agent | $300–$600 |
| Operating agreementDraft and review, single member | $500–$1,200 |
| Illinois filing feeSecretary of State, billed at cost | +$150 |
Draft fee estimate for a residential real estate closing in Chicago, IL.
Assumptions: buyer-side representation, standard condo or single-family purchase, one round of attorney review.
| Attorney review & negotiationContract review, inspection and repair requests | $400–$700 |
| Closing representationTitle & lender documents, attend closing | $450–$800 |
| Courier & recording costsDocument delivery, recording and wire fees | $75–$200 |
1 client currently owes you money. Total outstanding: $2,362.50.
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Estimate for an LLC formation for Mike Smith totaling $1,850 for the initial consultation, articles of organization, operating agreement, EIN setup, and the Illinois filing fee.
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Bill Mike's lease dispute. Two and a half hours on the lease review and demand letter, an hour on the call with opposing counsel, half an hour of client emails, plus the court filing fee and a same-day courier.
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Use an estimate before you start the legal work when the client needs to see the expected scope and cost before agreeing to proceed.
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Common questions about creating legal invoices with AI
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Ask what to charge for a matter, like an LLC formation or an estate plan package. The AI looks at what you've charged before, typical rates in your area and current market data, then suggests a price. You can always change it.
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If a client has paid a retainer, deposit or partial payment, show the amount already paid on the invoice and list the remaining balance due so the total stays accurate and easy for the client to review.
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