Rates

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At SmithEdition we make every effort to offer competitive rates.  Being a small firm we are able to work directly with our clients to offer the best value for our services.  

Our legal and editing fees are based on a three-pronged hourly rate structure that includes copy editing, content editing/rewriting, and proofreading.  To accommodate specific client needs we can also provide a quote when only a single type of work is necessary, e.g., formatting.  Complete content writing is also available upon request.

Arizona Limited Liability Company (LLC) Operating Agreement fees are billed on a flat rate basis as determined by the complexity of work required to comply with all Arizona Limited Liability Company Act regulations.

The SmithEdition team will consult with clients to determine the exact scope of and desired outcome for their specific needs.  All quotes include time for collaboration with the writer or LLC representative so we may better understand your expectations prior to beginning the project.

As each project is unique unto itself, please contact us to discuss rates, individual requirements, and timelines. 

We look forward to working with you!

• LLC Operating Agreements: rates start at $500 per agreement depending on complexity. 
• Legal briefs and pleadings:  $85 - $125 per hour
  • Flat fees and/or retainer rates are available upon request. 

• Light edit:  $45 - $55 per hour
  • A light edit consists of reviewing well written content that requires only minor corrections.  It includes double-checking accuracy and attending to grammatical and formatting issues.
• Medium edit:  $55 - $65 per hour 
  • A medium edit will include some heavier lifting, such as correcting flow and re-working content where needed.
• Heavy edit:  $65 - $75 per hour 
  • A heavy edit can include all of the above plus such issues as the restructuring of paragraphs, style, flow, and grammar.  Heavy editing calls for a more nuanced and in-depth understanding of the intended content.
• Formatting (without editing):  $40 per hour
• Writing:  $55 - $75 per hour

• A 1 hour minimum applies to all jobs.
• Flat fees and/or retainer rates are available upon request. 

Payment requirements and methods will be discussed and agreed to on an individual basis.  Customarily, clients will pay a 25% deposit prior to commencement of the project, with the balance due upon project completion unless alternate arrangements have been confirmed in writing.

SmithEdition uses track changes and comments in Word when editing the client's original work.  We will then provide the marked version together with a clean edit version to enable clients to read the revised content without being interrupted by the challenge of reading through mark-ups.

All LLC Operating Agreements which required a new document will be delivered in a final PDF format and accompanied by an electronic copy on a USB storage device.

SmithEdition provides an estimate for all work to be performed and an invoice for all services rendered.  We accept payment by credit card, bank transfer, business check, or cash.  Please contact us to discuss payment options.  602-570-6900