Manages disputes and contracts related to construction projects.
Cost Range: Construction Law lawyers charge from $208/hr in West Virginia to $448/hr in New York. The national average is $295/hr.
| # | State | Avg Hourly Rate | Avg Case Cost | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WV West Virginia | $208/hr | $18,749 | -32.90x |
| 2 | SD South Dakota | $230/hr | $20,629 | -25.80x |
| 3 | MS Mississippi | $233/hr | $20,520 | -24.80x |
| 4 | LA Louisiana | $243/hr | $21,779 | -21.60x |
| 5 | KS Kansas | $246/hr | $21,843 | -20.60x |
| 6 | ND North Dakota | $246/hr | $21,716 | -20.60x |
| 7 | AR Arkansas | $249/hr | $21,819 | -19.70x |
| 8 | MT Montana | $249/hr | $22,352 | -19.70x |
| 9 | UT Utah | $250/hr | $22,592 | -19.40x |
| 10 | MI Michigan | $251/hr | $22,683 | -19.00x |
| 11 | WY Wyoming | $251/hr | $22,338 | -19.00x |
| 12 | OH Ohio | $252/hr | $22,528 | -18.70x |
| 13 | GA Georgia | $253/hr | $22,877 | -18.40x |
| 14 | ID Idaho | $254/hr | $22,517 | -18.10x |
| 15 | MO Missouri | $255/hr | $22,789 | -17.70x |
| 16 | NM New Mexico | $256/hr | $22,643 | -17.40x |
| 17 | SC South Carolina | $257/hr | $22,757 | -17.10x |
| 18 | AL Alabama | $258/hr | $22,581 | -16.80x |
| 19 | KY Kentucky | $260/hr | $22,729 | -16.10x |
| 20 | OK Oklahoma | $260/hr | $22,762 | -16.10x |
| 21 | AZ Arizona | $261/hr | $23,556 | -15.80x |
| 22 | IA Iowa | $261/hr | $22,903 | -15.80x |
| 23 | NC North Carolina | $265/hr | $23,681 | -14.50x |
| 24 | IN Indiana | $267/hr | $23,514 | -13.90x |
| 25 | NE Nebraska | $268/hr | $23,499 | -13.50x |
| 26 | TN Tennessee | $273/hr | $24,026 | -11.90x |
| 27 | NV Nevada | $288/hr | $25,831 | -7.10x |
| 28 | RI Rhode Island | $294/hr | $26,637 | -5.20x |
| 29 | WI Wisconsin | $296/hr | $25,821 | -4.50x |
| 30 | TX Texas | $300/hr | $26,760 | -3.20x |
| 31 | NH New Hampshire | $301/hr | $27,140 | -2.90x |
| 32 | ME Maine | $304/hr | $26,605 | -1.90x |
| 33 | MN Minnesota | $304/hr | $26,824 | -1.90x |
| 34 | PA Pennsylvania | $304/hr | $27,042 | -1.90x |
| 35 | VT Vermont | $305/hr | $26,885 | -1.60x |
| 36 | CO Colorado | $306/hr | $27,682 | -1.30x |
| 37 | FL Florida | $308/hr | $27,389 | -0.60x |
| 38 | IL Illinois | $316/hr | $28,600 | 1.90x |
| 39 | HI Hawaii | $321/hr | $28,933 | 3.50x |
| 40 | DE Delaware | $322/hr | $28,608 | 3.90x |
| 41 | OR Oregon | $328/hr | $28,915 | 5.80x |
| 42 | AK Alaska | $348/hr | $30,283 | 12.30x |
| 43 | VA Virginia | $353/hr | $30,994 | 13.90x |
| 44 | MD Maryland | $363/hr | $32,117 | 17.10x |
| 45 | MA Massachusetts | $368/hr | $33,266 | 18.70x |
| 46 | WA Washington | $368/hr | $32,594 | 18.70x |
| 47 | NJ New Jersey | $384/hr | $33,947 | 23.90x |
| 48 | CT Connecticut | $389/hr | $34,309 | 25.50x |
| 49 | CA California | $430/hr | $38,088 | 38.70x |
| 50 | DC District of Columbia | $447/hr | $40,247 | 44.20x |
| 51 | NY New York | $448/hr | $39,766 | 44.50x |
The national average hourly rate for a Construction Law attorney is $310. Rates range from $208 in West Virginia to $448 in New York depending on location and experience.
The average total case cost for Construction Law matters is $5,000. This typically includes attorney fees, court filing fees, and related expenses. The typical case duration is Hourly.
The most affordable states for Construction Law attorneys are West Virginia ($208/hr), South Dakota ($230/hr), Mississippi ($233/hr). These states offer significant savings compared to the national average of $295/hr.
The most expensive states for Construction Law attorneys are New York ($448/hr), District of Columbia ($447/hr), California ($430/hr). Higher costs in these states reflect greater cost of living and higher demand for legal services.
The demand for Construction Law attorneys is currently Medium. Manages disputes and contracts related to construction projects.