Flat fee services

We offer an ever-expanding menu of flat fee legal services to support our clients’ billing preferences and budgeting. These services provide clearly defined scope, predictable pricing, and efficient, attorney-led work for specific legal tasks and transactions.

Each package is structured around a particular document set, transaction, or phase of a matter, with scope defined in advance so you understand what is included. Because not every situation fits a standardized service, we begin with a free preliminary consultation to confirm the right approach and ensure the package you select aligns with your needs.

You can review the available services in the menu below. When you are ready to discuss next steps, please contact us to schedule your free consultation.

General

  • A focused, attorney-led review of your document with written feedback provided in advance of a 30-minute consultation to address final questions, clarify risks, and discuss next steps and potential costs for further services, if needed. This service is designed to give you clear, practical insight before making a decision or moving forward. Contact us to learn more or click here to schedule your document review.

  • Our one-hour consultation is a focused, attorney-led session designed to give you clear, practical guidance on your matter. You will speak directly with Justin Lowenthal, an experienced California real estate attorney-broker, who will review your situation, identify key legal issues, and outline your options with an emphasis on efficient, real-world solutions. This is not a generic call. It is a working session where you can share documents, ask questions, test strategy, and understand potential next steps, including cost expectations if further services are needed. To learn more or schedule your consultation, please contact us or book directly through our online scheduler.

Real estate

  • A flat-fee, full-service, attorney-managed solution for private California real estate transactions, covering contract preparation, disclosures, coordination, and closing support without a traditional commission structure. Learn more

  • A flat-fee, attorney-led mediation package for California real estate disputes using C.A.R. forms, covering the process from strategy through a single mediation session and settlement documentation if reached. Learn more

  • Flat-fee preparation of a California residential purchase agreement and its related referenced forms, with a consultation to review the structure and terms. Learn more

  • Flat-fee preparation and structuring of seller financing transactions, including notes, deeds of trust, and related documents, for private real estate deals in California. Learn more

  • A flat-fee package providing the required disclosure forms, advisories, and a permit history report, with attorney review and guidance before disclosures are delivered to the buyer. Learn more

  • A flat-fee package that structures and documents a lease-to-own or lease option transaction, including the agreement set, seller disclosures, and a due diligence snapshot. Learn more

  • Before you submit an offer on a California residential property or respond to one you have received, it is critical to understand the legal, tax, and strategic implications. We review your draft offer or written proposal, provide written feedback and suggested revisions, and include a focused 30-minute consultation to help you strengthen your position before moving forward. Learn more

  • A flat-fee, attorney-reviewed property intelligence packet that compiles key records and reports into a single PDF with a summarized risk and context overview. Learn more

  • Flat-fee drafting of a co-ownership agreement for California real estate, defining rights, responsibilities, management, and exit rules for shared ownership. Learn more

  • Flat-fee preparation of a buy-out agreement when one or more owners are exiting a property, addressing price, timing, loan exposure, indemnity, and ongoing obligations. Learn more

  • Flat-fee formation of a California LLC and operating agreement for standard real estate holding structures, including entity setup and initial filings. Learn more

  • Flat-fee preparation of a California residential lease packet using standard forms, properly selected, completed, and assembled based on your terms. Learn more

  • For straightforward commercial leasing situations, a well-selected and properly completed form lease can provide a practical and cost-effective solution. This service provides a California single-tenant commercial lease prepared using established A.I.R. or C.A.R. forms, tailored to your deal terms and supported by attorney review to ensure clarity and completeness. Learn more

  • Flat-fee attorney review of a commercial lease with a written summary of key risks, business terms, and issues to consider before you sign. Learn more

  • A properly drafted easement and maintenance agreement can define access, use rights, and long-term responsibilities between neighboring properties and help prevent future disputes. This service provides an attorney-drafted California easement and maintenance agreement tailored to your property and intended use, with clear terms suitable for execution and recording. Learn more

  • A deed in lieu of foreclosure can provide lenders with a faster, more controlled path to recover property without the delay and expense of foreclosure. This service includes preparation of a proposal to the borrower, a deed in lieu agreement and transfer documents, and coordination of signing and escrow to help facilitate a clean and structured transfer. Learn more

  • Restaurant leases involve unique operational and legal risks that are not addressed in standard form leases. This service provides a fully attorney-drafted California restaurant lease for standalone buildings, tailored to your specific use, buildout, and operational needs, with provisions designed to reduce risk and avoid common pitfalls. Learn more

Construction

  • An attorney-crafted, California-compliant home improvement contract system designed to meet the Home Improvement Contract Act requirements and protect contractors’ payment rights. Learn more

  • Flat fee assistance for property owners seeking to release an expired or improper California mechanics lien. Includes lien and timing review, required demand for release, lien release petition if appropriate, routine court filing fees, routine process service fees, and routine recording fees for any lien release or court order. Learn more

Business

  • When multiple owners hold shares in a company, a clear shareholders’ agreement can prevent misunderstandings and costly disputes. This service provides an attorney-drafted California shareholders’ agreement addressing ownership rights, management authority, transfer restrictions, buyout provisions, and dispute procedures, together with written guidance and a focused consultation to review the structure and key terms. Learn more