Fees & Memberships
Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees. Ever.
Trusted Legal Support for Healthcare Professionals
We specialize in legal services for dentists, physicians, and healthcare practice owners. Whether you're reviewing a contract, forming a new entity, or buying or selling a practice, you'll always know what you're paying for—and what you're not.
Clarity You Can Count On
No surprises. No padded bills. Just clear, fair pricing.
Standard Hourly Rates:
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Attorney |
$500/hour |
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Paralegal, Legal Assistants |
$175-$225/hour |
Flat Fee Packages:
Corporate Formation Package
Healthcare practices in California can't be formed like ordinary businesses. Licensed professionals are required to form a professional corporation that complies with the Moscone-Knox Act, the corporate practice of medicine doctrine, and the rules of their specific licensing board — including restrictions on who can own shares, what the corporate name must include, and what the Bylaws must say. Generic online filing services don't address any of this; they file a stock corporation with off-the-shelf bylaws that were never written for a healthcare practice.
This is where generic online filing services fall short. They file the same template corporation for everyone, paired with stock bylaws that were never written with your license, your practice model, or California's professional corporation rules in mind. The result is often an entity that is technically on file but isn't actually structured to lawfully operate a healthcare practice — a problem that frequently surfaces during lease negotiations, insurance credentialing, lender review, or a future sale of the practice.
Our flat-fee Corporation Formation Package is built specifically for California healthcare professionals. We handle every required filing from Articles of Incorporation through your EIN and complete corporate records kit, and we draft your Bylaws custom to the healthcare industry— including share transfer restrictions, officer eligibility, and the provisions your licensing board expects to see. You leave with a properly formed entity and an audit-ready corporate book, fit for your healthcare practice,
Starting at $1,995 + fees. Optional add-ons available from $500.
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Lease Review Packages
Our flat-fee Lease Review services give California healthcare professionals predictable pricing and healthcare-specific analysis at three levels of support — from a focused issue-spotting review to full negotiations with your landlord or broker.
Foundational Review ($950) | Strategic Review ($1,995) | Comprehensive Review & Negotiations ($4,250)
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Patient Forms & Policy Package:
Foundational legal documents for your California healthcare practice.
From intake forms and HIPAA authorizations to financial policies and website disclaimers — everything your physical-location or telehealth practice needs to operate on a strong legal footing, professionally drafted and California-compliant.
Flat Fee: $2,450 | Optional add-ons available for telehealth, DPC/membership practices, and specialty consents.
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Fractional Legal Counsel (Ongoing Support):
Virtual In-House Support Without the Overhead
Think of fractional counsel as having an experienced healthcare attorney on your team without the cost of hiring one full-time. Each month, you receive a defined allotment of legal work — contract reviews, employment guidance, policy drafting, regulatory questions, and the ongoing legal needs of a healthcare practice — for a flat, predictable fee. Instead of reactive hourly billing each time an issue comes up, you have a long-term legal partner who already understands your practice, your compliance landscape, and your goals.
Three monthly tiers are available, designed for practices at different stages: from steady foundational support to enterprise-level oversight for practices managing expansion, employment complexity, or increasing regulatory exposure.
Foundational Support ($895) | Strategic Compliance ($1,850) | Enterprise Counsel ($3,200)
Download the Fractional Legal Counsel Pricing Guide (PDF):
Annual Membership Programs (Discount Plan):
West Coast Health Law offers Healthcare Legal Membership Programs designed to start, grow or transition healthcare entities with ongoing legal guidance and resources—without the burden of a large upfront retainer. This membership gives you affordable access to experienced counsel so you can operate with clarity, confidence, and compliance at every stage of your practice.
Classic Membership:
5% Pricing Discount
Ideal for startups and single-owner healthcare practices.
This membership includes $5,000 in prepaid legal hours, discounted at 5%, with the option to purchase additional hours at the same discounted rate.
$399/month*
Billed annually
Platinum Membership:
10% Discounted Pricing
Our best-selling membership is designed for growing healthcare practices that include more than one owner or associates.
This membership includes $6,000 in prepaid legal hours, discounted at 10%, with the option to purchase additional hours at the same discounted rate.
$499/month*
Billed annually
Next Level Membership:
15% Discounted Pricing
Designed for healthcare practices accelerating growth to include multiple practice locations, partners and/or associates.
This membership includes $12,000 in prepaid legal hours, discounted at 15%, with the option to purchase additional hours at the same discounted rate.
$999/month*
Billed annually
Whether you're launching a new healthcare practice, expanding an existing clinic, or scaling a healthcare business, legal questions and compliance challenges are inevitable along the way.
*All Memberships incur a one-time initiation fee of $350.
Our No Hidden Fees Policy
We're upfront about everything we charge. Here's what you can expect:
Pass-Through Costs (Billed at Exact Rate):
• Government filing fees (e.g., Secretary of State, licensing boards)
• Court filing fees
• Certified mail, FedEx, USPS
• Messenger or courier service fees
Copying & Admin Charges:
• Copies: $0.25/page (black & white), $0.50/page (color)
• Basic admin support (filing, scanning, scheduling): Free
• Credit card payments: No processing fee
Communication & Billing Transparency:
• We only bill for substantive legal work—not scheduling, quick emails, or status updates
• You'll always receive clear invoices and can request billing summaries at any time
What to Expect for Hourly Matters & Timekeeping:
At West Coast Health Law Group, we believe clients should understand how legal fees are calculated before work begins. Our goal is to provide clear, transparent billing so you know what to expect and can make informed decisions about your legal needs.
For matters billed hourly, attorney and staff time is recorded in one-tenth (0.1) of an hour increments, which equals six-minute units. This means that each individual task—such as a phone call, email, document review, legal research, contract drafting, or client communication—is recorded and billed in these standard increments.
For example, a short phone call or email may be billed as 0.1 hours, while a longer document review or drafting project will be billed based on the actual time spent, rounded to the nearest 0.1 hour.
Invoices are issued periodically and include detailed line-item descriptions showing the date, timekeeper, hourly rate, time charged, and a brief description of the work performed. This allows you to review the work completed and understand how your legal fees were calculated.
Hourly services are billed separately from any flat-fee packages, such as our Corporation Formation Package or other clearly defined flat-fee services. Unless otherwise stated in writing, flat fees are not credited against hourly work and hourly fees are charged separately for services outside the scope of a flat-fee package.
Ready to Work with a Legal Partner Who Respects Your Time and Budget?
We proudly support healthcare professionals across California with smart, strategic legal guidance.
Honest. Experienced. Healthcare-focused.
Contact our law firm by using the online form or calling us directly at (619) 996-0460. You can also schedule a 15-minute consultation by clicking the link at the bottom of any website page. Let's discover how we can assist you in navigating the intricate world of health law.