Hourly Rate and Flat Fee Calculator Worksheet

Many solo and small-firm lawyers set fees by looking at what others charge, then wonder why the practice feels tight. This worksheet starts from your own numbers, so your pricing reflects what you need to earn and how many hours you and your team can actually bill.

What’s inside

• A target income and overhead worksheet
• A realistic billable hours estimate
• A formula for your minimum hourly rate
• A flat fee builder based on time estimates
• A peer group discussion prompt

How to use it

1. Fill in your annual costs and income goal.
2. Estimate your billable hours honestly.
3. Calculate your minimum rate.
4. Share the results with a peer or coach for a sanity check.