Legal & Financial, Pennsylvania

Lawyer cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Lawyer figure in Philadelphia is about $324 per hour, about 8% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$324

per hour

On the low end
$162
On the high end
$594

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Practice area
  2. Experience
  3. City market
  4. Flat vs hourly
  5. Paralegal use

Ways to pay less

  1. Ask about flat fees
  2. Use a junior associate
  3. Prepare documents yourself
  4. Limit emails
  5. Get an engagement letter

Lawyer in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Philadelphia, PA$324
$162 to $594
National typical$300
$150 to $550
Pittsburgh, PA$285
$143 to $523
Allentown, PA$282
$141 to $517
Erie, PA$258
$129 to $473
Ann Arbor, MI$324
$162 to $594
Everett, WA$324
$162 to $594

Other Legal & Financial costs in Philadelphia

Questions people ask

Lawyer in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Lawyer typically costs about $324 per hour, with most prices between $162 and $594.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

Prices in Philadelphia run about 8% 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.