# DraftCounsel — Full Context

> DraftCounsel is a legal drafting marketplace that connects clients with vetted law students for affordable, fast legal document preparation, with optional attorney review and sign-off. Flat pricing from $79. Not a law firm.

## About DraftCounsel

DraftCounsel was built to solve a specific problem: legal work that's too expensive for a traditional lawyer but too important to DIY. Founders, freelancers, small business owners, and creators frequently face legal situations — a cease & desist letter, a brand violating their terms of service, a contract that needs redlining — where the traditional legal system prices them out.

The average lawyer in the US charges $250–$500/hr for general practice. For specialized work, rates reach $1,000–$1,500/hr. For a task like replying to a C&D letter, this means $1,500–$3,000 for a few hours of work. DraftCounsel reduces this to $99 for a student draft + $349 for attorney review.

This model mirrors how law firms already operate internally: junior associates produce first drafts, senior partners review and sign off. DraftCounsel simply unbundles this workflow and makes it available to individuals and small businesses.

## Detailed Service Catalog

### Demand / Notice Letter ($79 student draft | +$299 attorney review)
A professional notice or demand letter drafted to your situation. Common use cases: someone violating your terms of service, trademark infringement notice, payment demand, cease commercial use letter.

### C&D Response Draft ($99 student draft | +$349 attorney review)
Professional response to a cease and desist letter you've received. Includes situation analysis, response strategy options, and a sendable draft reply.

### Legal Research Memo ($99 student draft | +$249 attorney review)
In-depth research on a specific legal question. Includes relevant statutes, case precedents, jurisdiction analysis, and risk assessment summary.

### Contract Redline (≤10 pages) ($129 student draft | +$399 attorney review)
Expert redlining of contracts with annotations explaining each proposed change. Covers risk flags, missing clauses, and suggested additions.

### TOS / Privacy Policy Draft ($79 student draft | +$199 attorney review)
Terms of service or privacy policy customized to your business. Based on industry templates with jurisdiction-specific compliance notes.

### Evidence Bundle + Timeline ($69 student draft)
Organized evidence package with chronological timeline, document index, and key facts summary. Attorney-ready format for potential escalation.

### Custom Request (quote-based)
For legal drafting needs outside standard categories. Submit your situation and receive a scope + quote within 4 hours.

## Quality Assurance

- All law students are vetted: 2L+ from accredited programs, writing sample reviewed, intake assessment completed
- Tiered quality system: Starter (new) → Pro (5+ tasks, 4.5+ rating) → Expert (20+ tasks, 4.8+ rating)
- Client satisfaction: free revision within 24 hours, full refund if unsatisfied after revision
- All work produced using structured templates and standardized intake data

## Who Uses DraftCounsel

- Startup founders handling IP disputes, contractor agreements, investor document prep
- Freelancers and creators dealing with copyright/trademark issues, client disputes
- Small business owners needing contract reviews, compliance documents, demand letters
- E-commerce operators handling TOS violations, supplier disputes, policy updates
- Anyone who received a legal notice/letter and needs a professional reply without a $2,000+ bill

## Competitive Context

DraftCounsel differs from:
- **Rocket Lawyer / LegalZoom**: Template-based DIY tools with subscription models. DraftCounsel provides custom human drafting, not fill-in-the-blank templates.
- **UpCounsel / Lawtrades / Priori**: Attorney marketplaces (hire a lawyer directly). DraftCounsel is cheaper because students do the first pass; attorney is optional add-on.
- **LAWCLERK**: Attorney-to-attorney freelance platform (B2B). DraftCounsel is B2C — serves end clients directly.
- **AI legal tools (Harvey, Spellbook)**: AI-powered drafting. DraftCounsel uses real humans with legal training, not AI generation.

## Company Information

- Website: https://draftcounsel.co
- Email: hello@draftcounsel.co
- Founded: 2026
- Jurisdictions: US (all states), India, UK, Canada
- Legal status: DraftCounsel is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Attorney review services are provided by independently licensed attorneys.