Legal & Financial, New York
Lawyer cost in New York, NY
A typical Lawyer figure in New York is about $420 per hour, about 40% above the national figure of $300.
Typical cost
Typical in New York
$420
per hour
Fair price range: $210 to $770
- On the low end
- $210
- On the high end
- $770
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New York. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $420 | $210 to $770 |
| National typical | $300 | $150 to $550 |
| Yonkers, NY | $366 | $183 to $671 |
| Albany, NY | $294 | $147 to $539 |
| Rochester, NY | $282 | $141 to $517 |
| San Francisco, CA | $420 | $210 to $770 |
| Honolulu, HI | $426 | $213 to $781 |
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Questions people ask
Lawyer in New York: what does it cost?
In New York, NY, Lawyer typically costs about $420 per hour, with most prices between $210 and $770.
Why is New York higher than the national price?
Prices in New York run about 40% 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.