Get What You Pay For
The legal industry is stuck in an outdated model—one that hasn’t evolved since the 1800s. Traditional law firms profit only when billing you by the hour, leading clients to wonder: Is my attorney focused on my success or just the next invoice?
At Lex Tecnica, we offer a smarter, more aligned approach. As your fractional general counsel, we provide top-tier legal expertise at a reduced rate in exchange for a small equity stake—ensuring that our success is tied to yours. No inflated hours, no misaligned incentives—just dedicated legal support designed to help your business thrive.
Below are sample payment structures for discussion purposes only. All discounts and payment terms must be formalized in a retention letter to be binding.
Retainer Options | Cost Example | Best Fit & Considerations |
|---|---|---|
Hourly | $500-$900/hour plus initial retainer (e.g. $2,500-$25,000) | Occasional legal needs. Maximum flexibility with no ongoing commitment. |
Monthly Counsel | Fixed number of attorney hours each month at 25% off. | Recurring legal needs. Predictable access, lower rates, and attorneys who care about your business. |
Fractional General Counsel | Up to 45% off in exchange for an equity interest. | Growing companies. Executive-level legal counsel and long-term strategic alignment without the cost of a full-time GC. |
Hybrid Litigation | Up to 45% off in exchange for a per hour bonus/contingency fee when we win. | Significant Litigation. Fully incentivized to help you win, and only do this for cases we believe in. |
Flat Fee | Fixed pricing for defined projects (e.g. contracts, trademarks, wills/trusts). | Defined projects. A fixed fee before the work begins. |
SameDay.Legal Attorney Authored. AI Accelerated. | Our forms, AI speed. Technology-enabled fixed pricing based on the service requested. | When speed and accuracy matter most. Get experienced legal judgment at technology-enabled speed—without replacing the lawyer with AI. |
Legal Service Tailored to Fit Your Needs
Custom tailored cost structures ensure you are getting the personalized and high impact attention you want from an attorney. Lex Tecnica attorneys want a long term relationship focused on helping "us" win.