Compare hourly rates and case costs across 25 legal specialties. The average hourly rate across all practice areas is $312.
| # | Specialty | Avg Hourly Rate | Avg Case Cost | Duration | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Securities Law | $450/hr | $10,000 | Hourly | Low |
| 2 | Entertainment Law | $425/hr | $5,000 | Hourly | Low |
| 3 | Intellectual Property | $400/hr | $5,000 | Hourly | Medium |
| 4 | Business Law | $375/hr | $2,000 | Hourly | High |
| 5 | Environmental Law | $375/hr | $10,000 | Hourly | Low |
| 6 | Medical Malpractice | $350/hr | $10,000 | Contingency | Medium |
| 7 | Tax Law | $350/hr | $3,000 | Hourly | Medium |
| 8 | Civil Litigation | $325/hr | $5,000 | Hourly | High |
| 9 | Employment Law | $325/hr | $5,000 | Hourly | High |
| 10 | Personal Injury | $320/hr | $5,000 | Contingency | High |
| 11 | Construction Law | $310/hr | $5,000 | Hourly | Medium |
| 12 | Criminal Defense | $310/hr | $5,000 | Flat Fee | High |
| 13 | Estate Planning | $300/hr | $300 | Flat Fee | High |
| 14 | Family Law | $300/hr | $5,000 | Hourly | High |
| 15 | Military Law | $300/hr | $5,000 | Flat Fee | Low |
| 16 | Immigration Law | $290/hr | $2,000 | Flat Fee | High |
| 17 | Bankruptcy Law | $280/hr | $1,500 | Flat Fee | Medium |
| 18 | Elder Law | $280/hr | $2,000 | Hourly | Medium |
| 19 | Consumer Protection | $275/hr | $2,000 | Contingency | Medium |
| 20 | DUI Defense | $275/hr | $2,500 | Flat Fee | High |
| 21 | Real Estate Law | $275/hr | $500 | Flat Fee | High |
| 22 | Landlord-Tenant Law | $250/hr | $500 | Flat Fee | High |
| 23 | Workers' Compensation | $250/hr | $2,000 | Contingency | High |
| 24 | Social Security Disability | $225/hr | $1,500 | Contingency | High |
| 25 | Traffic Violations | $175/hr | $200 | Flat Fee | High |