Legal & Financial, Massachusetts
Lawyer cost in Boston, MA
A typical Lawyer figure in Boston is about $396 per hour, about 32% above the national figure of $300.
Typical cost
Typical in Boston
$396
per hour
Fair price range: $198 to $726
- On the low end
- $198
- On the high end
- $726
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
What moves the price
- Practice area
- Experience
- City market
- Flat vs hourly
- Paralegal use
Ways to pay less
- Ask about flat fees
- Use a junior associate
- Prepare documents yourself
- Limit emails
- Get an engagement letter
Lawyer in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $396 | $198 to $726 |
| National typical | $300 | $150 to $550 |
| Cambridge, MA | $402 | $201 to $737 |
| Worcester, MA | $324 | $162 to $594 |
| Springfield, MA | $288 | $144 to $528 |
| Bellevue, WA | $396 | $198 to $726 |
| Berkeley, CA | $396 | $198 to $726 |
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Questions people ask
Lawyer in Boston: what does it cost?
In Boston, MA, Lawyer typically costs about $396 per hour, with most prices between $198 and $726.
Why is Boston higher than the national price?
Prices in Boston run about 32% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.