Questions, answered straight.

You receive one quoted price up front for the matter you want handled. That price is what you pay — drafting, revisions, negotiation, filings, signings, and follow-ups are all included. There's no hourly billing, no surprise add-ons, and no bill at the end. Third-party costs (filing fees, transfer taxes, USPTO fees, title insurance, and similar) are paid separately to the relevant parties.

Because every matter is different, and an exact published price would either be inflated or unrealistic. Published ranges show what to expect; the precise quote arrives within an hour after a brief consultation that lets us understand your specific matter.

Your quote covers the scope agreed at the start, including unlimited revisions, follow-ups, and routine complications. If the scope changes meaningfully — new parties, new entities, fundamentally different terms — we discuss it before any new work begins. The flat-fee promise is that the scope-creep risk is ours, not yours.

For larger transactions, yes — payment can be structured by milestone (engagement, draft delivery, closing). Standard engagements are typically paid in full at engagement.

Bank transfer (ACH or wire), credit card, and check.

We aim to respond within an hour during business hours, often faster. Time-sensitive matters — closings under deadline, urgent contracts — we accelerate further. For quotes, the goal is a written quote within an hour of having enough information about the matter.

Yes. The initial 20–30 minute consultation is genuinely free, with no obligation, and no pressure to engage. If we're not the right fit for your matter, we'll tell you. If we are, you'll receive a quote within an hour. You decide from there.

No. Most consultations are by phone or video. In-person meetings at our New York or New Jersey office are available when you prefer them or when the matter benefits from it.

For most matters, work begins within 1–2 business days of the engagement letter being signed. Time-sensitive matters can begin faster — tell us the timeline at the consultation.

Direct attorney representation throughout. The flat-fee model removes the incentive to hand work down to junior staff at attorney rates. You work with Tatyana Agarunov on your matter from consultation through completion.

Transactional matters in six practice areas: real estate, business transactions (including trademark), employment, family law, entertainment law, and health care law. Each practice page details specific services. Matters that fit our flat-fee model share a key feature — they have a defined scope and a defined deliverable.

We don't handle litigation of any kind, contested family law, regulatory enforcement defense, malpractice claims, criminal matters, or matters where the cost depends substantially on what the other side does. If your matter falls into one of those categories, we'll tell you during the consultation and refer you to counsel that handles it.

Yes. Tatyana Agarunov is admitted in both states. We handle real estate, business, family, and other transactional matters in both jurisdictions, including the many matters that span both — couples buying property across the river, businesses with operations in both states, executives who live in one and work in the other.

Direct representation is limited to New York and New Jersey. For specific document drafting governed by other states' laws, we work with you on appropriate governing-law and choice-of-forum provisions, and refer to local counsel where required.

Flat Rate Legal is a trade name and marketing identity used by Agarunov Law Firm, P.C. The legal services described on this website are provided by Agarunov Law Firm, P.C., founded by Tatyana Agarunov. The "Flat Rate Legal" name describes how we deliver transactional services — at one transparent price.

The firm has offices in New York City (30 Broad Street, Manhattan) and Englewood, New Jersey (285 Grand Avenue). Most of our work happens by phone, email, and video; in-person meetings at either office are available.

Confidential during a consultation, yes. Communications before an engagement letter is signed may not be subject to attorney-client privilege — so don't share information through the website or in initial calls that you wouldn't want disclosed if no engagement results. Once an engagement is signed, all communications are protected.

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