Every contract a builder signs — reviewed or drafted at a flat fee — plus fractional general counsel on retainer when you'd rather have a lawyer already on call. Producer deals, distribution, partnerships, NDAs, leases, LLC formation. One team, one predictable price.
If money, rights, or obligations are changing hands, there should be a contract. Done right, contracts protect you. Done wrong — or signed without review — they take things from you that are nearly impossible to get back. ELN Law reviews and drafts the full spectrum of business agreements creators, founders, and small-business owners encounter.
| Service | Scope | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Review — tiered by length | |||
| Standard | Up to 15 pages | $500 | |
| Extended | 16–30 pages | $850 | |
| Complex | 30+ pages | Quoted custom | |
| Contract Drafting — priced above review | |||
| Simple | Single-party, straightforward terms | From $750 | |
| Standard | Negotiated / multi-party | From $1,200 | |
| Complex | Heavily negotiated / bespoke | Quoted custom | |
| Leases | |||
| Residential — draft | Standard residential lease | $400 | |
| Residential — review | Standard residential lease | $300 | |
| Commercial — draft | Longer, higher-risk commercial lease | $900 | |
| Commercial — review | Longer, higher-risk commercial lease | $600 | |
| Business Formation | |||
| LLC / Corp formation | Filing, operating agreement / bylaws, EIN, setup | $800 legal + ~$50 MI fee | |
Signing deals every month? A flat monthly retainer beats paying per fire. Fractional general counsel is the in-house legal department you can't yet afford to hire full-time — a lawyer who already knows your business, your contracts, and your brand, before the problem starts. Every tier is a flat monthly fee with priority access and member rates on anything scoped beyond the plan.
For solo creators & early-stage LLCs — a lawyer on speed-dial
For growing brands signing deals regularly
For established businesses that use ELN as their legal department
Reviews are flat-fee, tiered by length: $500 for up to 15 pages (Standard), $850 for 16–30 pages (Extended), quoted custom for 30+ page complex agreements. Drafting starts at $750.
Any business arrangement: producer agreements, beat licenses, distribution deals, management contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, vendor and service contracts, independent-contractor agreements, leases, licensing, and influencer/brand deals.
Standard reviews are returned in 48 hours from intake. Extended and complex reviews have committed turnaround times disclosed at engagement.
Yes. Drafting is priced above review because it's more work. Simple single-party contracts start at $750. Negotiated multi-party drafts start at $1,200. Heavily bespoke contracts are quoted custom.
$800 in flat legal fees plus the Michigan state filing fee of approximately $50. Includes the LLC filing, operating agreement, EIN application, and post-formation setup guidance.
Yes. Contract work is delivered nationally. Personal injury and criminal defense are Michigan-only.
Fractional general counsel is an outside lawyer who acts as your part-time, in-house legal department for a flat monthly fee — handling your ongoing work and knowing your business well enough to spot issues early. Per-matter, you find a lawyer and re-explain everything each time; on retainer, the everyday work is simply handled within your plan and big projects are quoted at member rates.
No. Retainer plans are month-to-month. Scale your tier up as you grow, down when it's quiet, or pause. The flat monthly fee covers ongoing access and is not a guarantee of any specific legal outcome.