Flat‑Fee vs. Hourly Billing: How Startup Founders Can Win in Court Without Burning Cash
Hook: The Startup Lawyer Overpay Problem A recent survey of 452 U.S. startups shows that 62% overpay their attorneys by roughly 30% because they rely on hourly billing without clear caps. The average hourly rate for a tech-focused criminal defense lawyer sits at $425, while flat-fee packages for similar