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Fitter Law is disrupting the legal industry by revolutionizing business legal services with unlimited attorney access for one, low monthly fee. Your business gets unlimited attorney legal advice, AI Contract Analysis tools, legal templates, business advice, document reviews, registered agent services, litigation services, and more. Thousands of businesses are ditching expensive lawyers for this game-changing legal solution. See why startups and growing companies are making the switch. Join and save on legal costs while getting better legal protections for your business.
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Subscription business law · Illinois
Fractional General Counsel.
Without the hourly meter.
One flat monthly fee. Unlimited consultations with a real, named Illinois-licensed attorney. No clock. No surprise invoice.
- Illinois Bar admitted
- Unlimited consultations
- Flat monthly fees
- AI Contract Analysis
- Cancel any time
- Virtual since 2019
What is a subscription business law firm?
A subscription business law firm charges one flat monthly fee for ongoing legal access instead of billing by the hour. Fitter Law’s fee covers unlimited legal and business consultations plus whatever the plan includes — from document templates to a dedicated attorney acting as a company’s fractional general counsel.
Why does legal help cost so much for small businesses?
$500It’s not the work — it’s the billing model. Downtown Chicago firms charge $400–$600 an hour, so a single one-page NDA review shows up as a $500 line item. Founders stop calling. Contracts get signed unread.
Fitter Law removes the meter. One flat monthly fee, unlimited consultations, and flat fees for defined project work — so asking a question costs nothing, and a document review or filing has a known price before you agree to it.
What’s included with a Fitter Law subscription?
Every plan starts with the same foundation. Higher tiers add a dedicated attorney, registered agent service, and vertical compliance support.
Unlimited consultations, one flat fee
Call, email, or book time with a real Illinois attorney — no per-minute meter, on every plan.
See all plansOne named attorney. Not a rotating help desk.
Fractional General Counsel and Startup Counsel clients work directly with attorney Jawad I. Fitter — the same person, every time.
Meet the attorneyAI Contract Analysis on every plan
An instant first-pass read on a vendor contract or NDA, then a named attorney reviews anything flagged before signing.
Try itRegistered agent service included
Included with Fractional General Counsel and Startup Counsel — legal notices routed straight to the firm’s office.
See Fractional GCBuilt for regulated, fast-moving industries
Compliance support for SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and AI companies, from counsel already familiar with the vendor contracts being signed.
See who we serveFlat fees for the paperwork already needed
NDAs, MSAs, trademark filings, and employment agreements at a published flat rate — sample rate, confirmed in writing before work begins.
See the fee menuLitigation, negotiation, and attorney time beyond a plan’s standard scope are billed at hourly rates under a separate engagement agreement — never included in the subscription price or offered as a flat fee, because their duration and complexity can’t be fixed in advance.
Track record
He helped structure the company, drafted a number of agreements, including NDAs, and explained the necessities of strong privacy policies and how they should be implemented. As my company grows, I will continue to work with Mr. Fitter.
Anonymous client, Avvo review — Corporate & Incorporation (app startup)
I felt much better knowing that Mr. Fitter understood our position and helped us to come to an agreement that satisfied both sides.
Maria, Avvo review — Contracts & Agreements (non-profit vendor contract)
Prior client reviews describe one client’s own experience and do not predict or ensure how any other matter will turn out. Every engagement depends on its own facts.
What does AI Contract Analysis actually check?
Every plan includes Fitter Law’s AI Contract Analysis tool for a first-pass read on a vendor contract, NDA, or agreement — with a named attorney available to review flagged terms before signing.
Try Contract AnalysisFitter Law vs. BigLaw, LegalZoom, and a solo attorney
Fitter Law’s flat monthly fee replaces BigLaw’s hourly billing, LegalZoom’s no-attorney templates, and a solo attorney’s unpredictable retainer — see exactly how below.
| Fitter Law | BigLaw firm | LegalZoom | Solo attorney | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited consultations | Varies by firm | |||
| Flat, predictable monthly fee | ||||
| Real attorney judgment on every matter | ||||
| Named attorney relationship | Varies by firm | |||
| Startup/VC financing experience | Varies by firm |
BigLaw hourly rates and typical monthly cost run $2,000–$10,000+ for ongoing access; LegalZoom is $9–$200/month for document generation without attorney judgment; solo-attorney retainers typically run $300–$800+ with unpredictable total cost. Figures from published market comparisons, not client-specific quotes.
Pricing
Plans start at $49 a month
Four month-to-month plans, no setup fee, cancel any time. An Illinois-licensed attorney is on every consult — from a $49/month on-call plan to a dedicated Fractional General Counsel.
Frequently asked questions
What does “unlimited legal consultations” actually mean?
It means unlimited scheduling under reasonable use — no per-call charge and no clock running. If a pattern of calls turns into sustained legal work beyond a quick consultation, we’ll flag that it fits better as flat-fee project work or a Fractional General Counsel engagement.
How much does a subscription business lawyer cost in Illinois?
Fitter Law has four month-to-month plans: Self-Service at $49/month, Outside Counsel at $149/month, Fractional General Counsel at $349/month, and Startup Counsel at $2,500 plus $199/month with fees deferred to funding close. All plans have no setup fee and can be canceled any time.
What is a fractional general counsel?
A fractional general counsel is a dedicated attorney who functions like an in-house legal department without the cost of a full-time hire. Fitter Law’s Fractional General Counsel plan pairs a business with a named attorney for direct contact, unlimited document reviews, registered agent service, and vertical compliance support — all for a flat monthly fee.
Can Fitter Law handle litigation or contract negotiation?
Yes, but it’s billed separately. Litigation, negotiation, and attorney time beyond a plan’s standard scope are available at standard hourly rates under a separate engagement agreement — they’re not included in the subscription price or offered as a flat fee, since duration and complexity can’t be fixed in advance.
Is Fitter Law available outside Illinois?
Legal consultation services are available in Illinois. Federal trademark and copyright filings are available to subscribers outside Illinois, but nothing on this site should be read as general legal representation in another state.
Ready to stop paying by the hour?
Start with Self-Service for $49/month, or compare all four plans to find the right fit.
Notes
- 1“Unlimited consultations” means unlimited scheduling under reasonable use; sustained patterns of legal work beyond consultation scope may be redirected to flat-fee or Fractional General Counsel engagements.
- 2Member rates on the flat-fee service menu apply to active subscribers in any paid tier for the duration of the active subscription.
- 3“Cancel any time” means subscription cancellation is effective at the end of the current billing period; there are no pro-rated refunds.
- 4Startup Counsel’s $2,500 setup fee is deferred to funding close under the terms of the engagement letter; the $199/month fee begins once the round closes.