Planning kit from LegalCostGuides
Lawyer Quote & Fee Agreement Toolkit
Know which lawyer quote actually costs less, what to fix in the fee agreement before you sign, and whether each bill matches what you agreed.
- Turns hourly, flat-fee, contingency and mixed quotes into comparable estimated totals
- 23-point fee agreement check per lawyer, with every "No" or "Unclear" flagged
- Contingency math: fee and what you would receive, with costs before or after the fee
- Bill tracker that flags rates that differ from your agreement and budget overruns
- Printable consultation questions and agreement checklist to take to meetings
$24 USD, one-time
Buy now — secure checkout with Stripe- Instant download after payment is confirmed
- Excel/Google Sheets workbook + fillable PDF
- 14-day refund, no questions asked
- Version 1.0 · October 2026
A planning tool, not legal advice.
See it in 25 seconds
Silent demo with captions, using the filled fictional example.
What's included
| File | Format | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| LCG-Lawyer-Quote-Toolkit.xlsx | Excel workbook (8 tabs) | Start Here, Compare Quotes, Fee Agreement Check, Bill Tracker, Consult Questions, plus 3 filled example tabs |
| LCG-Lawyer-Quote-Toolkit-Worksheets.pdf | Fillable PDF, 6 pages, US Letter | Quick start, consultation worksheet, fee agreement checklist, bill review steps and an invoice questions log |
How it works
- Before each consultation, print the question sheet or open the Consult Questions tab.
- After each meeting, enter the lawyer's rate, estimated hours, flat fee or percentage in the yellow cells.
- Read each draft fee agreement with the 23-point check. Ask about every No or Unclear.
- Compare the estimated totals and watch-outs, not the hourly rates.
- After hiring, log invoices in the Bill Tracker; it flags rate mismatches and budget overruns.
Who it's for, and who it isn't
Good fit
- Anyone collecting quotes from two or three lawyers
- People about to sign a retainer or contingency agreement
- Small business owners hiring a lawyer for a defined project
- Clients who want to check invoices against the agreement
Not a fit
- People looking for legal advice on their case: talk to a lawyer
- People who qualify for free legal aid (see our legal aid guide)
- Anyone wanting a prediction of what a case is worth
Compatibility, delivery and support
- Compatibility: Excel 365, LibreOffice Calc 7+ and Google Sheets (File → Import; sheet protection is not carried over). PDFs are US Letter and fillable in Adobe Acrobat Reader and most browser PDF viewers.
- Delivery: after Stripe confirms your payment you are taken to your download page. Bookmark it: it works for 12 months, and you can recover access with your checkout email and order code.
- License: personal use for you, your household or one small business you own. Please don't resell or share the files. Full license and refund policy.
- Refunds: 14 days, no questions asked: email [email protected].
- Support: [email protected]. We reply within 2 business days.
- Privacy: we use your email only to deliver and support your purchase. No mailing list.
What this kit does not do
- It does not tell you which lawyer to hire or whether a fee is "fair"; it puts quotes on the same basis so you can ask better questions.
- Totals are only as good as the estimates the lawyers give you.
- It is not legal advice and does not review your agreement for legal validity.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Excel?
No. The workbook also works in Google Sheets (File → Import) and LibreOffice Calc. The PDF worksheets can be filled in on screen or printed.
Can I compare a contingency quote with an hourly quote?
Yes. Enter an amount you assume might be recovered; the toolkit shows the contingency fee and what you would receive, next to the hourly and flat-fee totals. We do not estimate what your case is worth.
What if I am not happy with it?
Email us within 14 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
Is my information sent anywhere?
No. The files work offline on your device. We never see what you type into them.
$24 USD, one-time
Buy now — secure checkout with Stripe- Instant download after payment is confirmed
- Excel/Google Sheets workbook + fillable PDF
- 14-day refund, no questions asked
- Version 1.0 · October 2026
A planning tool, not legal advice.
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