Flat-Fee Legal Services
What are Flat-Fee Services?
 Flat-Fee Services are a simple way to
quickly obtain quality legal advice for standard situations such as contract and document
drafting and advice -- at a predetermined, flat fee.
Business Organization Setup
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Mr. Steven will setup a small business or nonprofit limited liability company or
corporation.
Services:
Mr. Steven will:
- Reserve the name of your choice for the corporation or LLC, if necessary;
- Prepare Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization (LLC);
- Prepare Bylaws or Operating Agreements specifically designed to meet the goals and
governance needs of the organization;
- Provide guidance on the selection of board members or LLC Managers;
- Help you obtain the new entity's Federal Employer Identification Number;
- Provide forms for, and assistance with, the new corporation's or LLC's organizational or
first meeting of directors, including the formalities it needs to commence business;
- Discuss your concerns and issues;
- Give you specific advice on organizational tax issues.
Services not included:
- A formal, written legal opinion
- Attorney time in excess of 2 hours
What You Must Provide:
- State filing fees
- New Entity Intake Sheet
- Any other document that is relevant to the contract in: electronic form or hard copy.
 Legal Fee:
- Setup of LLC or corporation in DE, MD, DC, or VA:
$375.00
- Setup of LLC or corporation in other states:
$500.00
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 Wills
and Trust Consultation
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Mr. Steven will review your existing situation and give you specific
advice or help you determine how to proceed with your wills and trusts issue.will, trust
or more complex estate plan in light of your current circumstances.
Examples
- Should I get a will or create an estate plan?
- How do I use a trust to properly provide for loved ones or to protect assets?
- What are the rights and obligations of executors, trustees or beneficiaries?
- How do I plan for incapacity?
- What effect will estate taxes have on my estate?
Services:
- Review your question and any relevant documents you submit
- Discuss your concerns and issues with you Advise you of the next steps to resolve your
legal issue
Services not included:
- Review or preparation of a will, trust or other estate planning-related document
- Preparation of any other document or letter to a third party
- Discussion or negotiation with any third party
- A formal, written legal opinion
- Attorney time over 1 hour
Wills/Trust Consultation
$215.00
For a complete list of estate planning services, see the Estate Planning Fee Schedule
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Contract Review
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Mr. Steven will review a contract or agreement between you and another party and advise
you of any potential legal issues, recommend specific changes to your benefit, and, at
your option, negotiate changes with the other party.
Examples:
- Book Publishing Agreement
- Editorial Agreement
- Literary Agency Agreement
- Employment Agreement
- Independent Consultant Agreement
- Software License Agreement
- Amendments to any of the above
Services:
Mr. Steven will:
- Review the proposed agreement or contract
- Discuss your concerns and issues
- Give you specific advice on the issues
- Make suggested revisions
Services not included in flat fee:
- Review of business or real estate sale agreements
- Lengthy or complex contracts
- Rewriting the contract
- A formal, written legal opinion
- Attorney time in excess of 2 hours
- Negotiation with the other party
Fee:
Contract review:
$475.00
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 Business Consultation
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Mr. Steven will review your small business legal issue and give you specific advice.
Examples
- Business formation and structure ("start-up" issues)
- General business law questions
Services
Mr. Steven will:
- Review your question and any relevant documents you submit
- Discuss your concerns and issues with you
- Give you specific advice
- Advise you of the next steps to take to resolve your legal issue
Services not included
- Review of any unsigned agreement or contract
- Preparation of a document or letter to any third party
- Discussion or negotiation with any third party
- A formal, written legal opinion
- Attorney time over 1 hour
Fee:
Business Consultation:
$375.00
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Employment Law Consultation
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Mr. Steven will review your employment law issue, provide specific advice, and help you
resolve it or determine the next appropriate steps. For an additional fee, Mr. Steven will
draft documents such as Employee Policies or Manuals.
Examples:
- Employment discrimination laws
- Hiring and firing issues
- Employee privacy laws
- Employee benefits laws
Services:
Mr. Steven will:
- Review your questions and any relevant documents you submit
- Discuss your concerns and issues with you
- Advise you of the next steps to take
Services not included:
- Preparation of a document or letter to any third party
- Discussion or negotiation with any third party
- A formal, written legal opinion
- Attorney time over 1 hour
Fee:
Employment Law Consultation:
$375.00
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 Copyright and
Trademark Consultation
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Mr. Steven will help you understand how copyright and trademark law applies to your
situation, help you understand your options, and what steps are necessary to protect
yourself.
Examples
- Republishing out-of-print works
- Rights of freelance writers in magazine articles
- Responding to, or making, a copyright infringement claim
- “Fair use” issues
- Establishing a trademark
- Permissions
- Who owns the copyright in a book publishing agreement?
- Rights to use photographs
Services:
Mr. Steven will:
- Review your copyright or trademark question and any relevant documents you submit
- Discuss your concerns and issues with you
- Advise you of the next steps to take
Services not included:
- Preparation or filing of a document or letter to any third party
- Discussion or negotiation with any third party
- A formal, written legal opinion
- Attorney time over 1 hour
Fee:
Copyright and Trademark Consultation: $375.00
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 Web Site Terms of Use
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For publishing websites, Website Terms of Use may reduce your risk of liability for
libel and warranty claims, and protect copyrighted material. Mr. Steven will prepare
Terms of Use customized specifically for your website
Services
Mr. Steven will:
- Discuss your website with you
- Prepare a Privacy Policy for your website that matches your needs
Services not included
- A formal, written legal opinion
- Attorney time over 2 hours
- Further services from Mr. Steven after your Legal Service has been completed
Fee:
Website Terms of Use
$375.00
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