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Non-Compete Agreement Lawyer Fees in Hurst

Non-compete agreement lawyer fees in Hurst, Texas average about $2,600 — roughly 103% of the U.S. average and above the Texas state average of $2,300.

Low
$520
Average fee
$2,600
per matter
High
$51,550

What this typically includes

Reading the non-compete together with everything it cross-references — the offer letter, any confidentiality and invention-assignment agreements, equity awards with forfeiture language, and bonus plans — then an assessment of whether the covenant is likely to be enforced in your state and against the specific role you are moving to. A flat review fee normally covers that analysis, a plain-language explanation of what you can and cannot do, and a list of the terms worth trying to change or carve out. Negotiating with the employer, answering a cease-and-desist letter, and defending a restraining order or injunction are separate engagements billed hourly.

Hurst, TX Reasonableness test applies

Texas does not fall in the small group of states that void employee non-competes outright, so a covenant that is reasonable in duration, geography, and scope, and that protects a genuine business interest, is generally enforceable here. That is what makes the fee unpredictable: the same clause can be cleared in a flat-fee review or become the subject of a restraining order and an expedited injunction hearing. A growing number of states restrict non-competes by income threshold, notice requirement, or profession without banning them, and legislatures are active in this area, so confirm where Texas currently stands.

Non-compete lawyers in Texas charge a flat fee to review an agreement (commonly $500–$1,500) and bill hourly ($300–$600) to negotiate or defend one, which puts a contested injunction case at $15,000–$50,000 or more; rates track the local market. What Texas treats as a reasonable duration and territory, whether continued employment on its own is enough consideration, and whether a Texas court will rewrite an overbroad clause or void it entirely are all set by state law rather than by the contract. No nationwide federal ban is in force and the federal position has changed more than once, so confirm the current Texas rules and the federal status locally.

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How Hurst compares

Average non-compete agreement lawyer fees, Hurst vs. Texas vs. the U.S.

Hurst
$2,600
Texas
$2,300
U.S. average
$2,500

Hurst comes in about 3% higher than the national average for non-compete agreement lawyer fees.

What affects non-compete agreement lawyer fees in Hurst

In Hurst, the cost of living comes in at 103% of the U.S. average — both of which set the tone for local attorney pricing. Beyond location, these factors move non-compete agreement lawyer fees:

  • Review or defence — Advice on a document is a predictable flat fee; a lawsuit on a two-week timetable is not.
  • Whether your state enforces non-competes — A few states void them outright, some enforce them only above an income floor, and the rest weigh reasonableness.
  • How fast the employer moves — A restraining order application compresses months of litigation into the first few weeks, and that is where the money goes.
  • How overbroad the clause is — A narrow customer restriction is cheap to argue about; a worldwide, all-roles, three-year covenant invites a fight.
  • What else is in the contract — Fee-shifting, arbitration, forum-selection and forfeiture clauses change both the strategy and the exposure.
  • Who is paying — A new employer indemnifying a senior hire buys a different defence from one an individual funds alone.

How to choose a non-compete agreement lawyer in Hurst

Fees matter, but the right non-compete agreement attorney in Hurst also often improves your timeline and your outcome. Before you hire:

  • Confirm the fee structure. Non-compete agreement matters are usually a flat fee — one agreed price for the work. Get it in writing before you sign — our flat fees guide explains exactly what to look for.
  • Look for non-compete agreement experience. Choose an attorney who regularly handles non-compete agreement cases in Texas, not a generalist.
  • Use the free consultation. Most Hurst non-compete agreement attorneys review your case at no cost — use it to compare two or three.
  • Verify licensing. Confirm the attorney is licensed and in good standing with the Texas state bar.
  • Clarify what's included. Ask which case costs are separate from the fee and how they are billed — see attorney fees vs. case costs.

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Average attorney fees in Hurst by case type

National benchmarks adjusted by Hurst's cost-of-living index (103). Open a case type for its full Hurst fee breakdown.

Case type How it’s billed Low Average High
Car Accidents Contingency $2,050 $6,200 $15,450
Divorce Flat fee $2,050 $7,750 $20,600
Real Estate Flat fee $820 $1,550 $3,600
Personal Injury Contingency $3,100 $10,300 $30,950
Bankruptcy Flat fee $1,050 $2,050 $4,650
Criminal Defense Flat fee $1,550 $5,150 $15,450
Immigration Flat fee $520 $3,600 $15,450
Disability Contingency $2,050 $4,100 $9,500
Probate Flat fee $1,550 $4,650 $15,450
Truck Accident Contingency $5,150 $16,500 $51,550
Motorcycle Accident Contingency $3,100 $9,300 $30,950
Bicycle Accident Contingency $2,600 $8,250 $25,750
Uber Accident Contingency $3,100 $9,300 $34,000
Property Damage Contingency $1,550 $6,200 $20,600
Dog Attack Injury Contingency $3,100 $10,300 $30,950
Insurance Claim Contingency $2,050 $7,750 $25,750
Wrongful Death Contingency $15,450 $61,850 $257,700
Uncontested Divorce Flat fee $520 $1,250 $2,600
Family Law Hourly $1,550 $7,200 $20,600
Child Custody Hourly $2,050 $8,250 $25,750
Adoption Flat fee $1,550 $5,150 $15,450
Prenuptial Agreement Flat fee $1,050 $2,600 $7,750
Child Support Hourly $1,050 $3,600 $10,300
Domestic Violence Flat fee $1,550 $4,100 $12,350
Restraining Order Flat fee $1,050 $2,600 $7,750
Guardianship Flat fee $1,550 $4,100 $12,350
Surrogacy Flat fee $3,600 $8,250 $15,450
Power of Attorney Flat fee $210 $410 $1,050
Estate Planning Flat fee $520 $2,050 $5,150
Living Trust Flat fee $1,250 $2,600 $5,150
Elder Law Hourly $1,550 $5,150 $12,350
Will Flat fee $150 $410 $1,050
Defense Flat fee $1,550 $5,150 $15,450
DUI Flat fee $1,550 $4,100 $10,300
Pardon Flat fee $1,550 $5,150 $15,450
Expungement Flat fee $520 $1,550 $4,100
Juvenile Flat fee $1,550 $3,600 $10,300
Felony Defense Flat fee $3,600 $10,300 $30,950
Clemency Flat fee $2,050 $6,200 $15,450
Probation Violation Flat fee $1,050 $2,600 $7,750
Misdemeanor Flat fee $770 $1,550 $3,600
Security Clearance Flat fee $2,600 $7,750 $20,600
Discharge Upgrade Flat fee $1,550 $4,100 $10,300
H-1B Visa Flat fee $2,050 $3,600 $6,200
Green Card Flat fee $2,050 $4,100 $8,250
Citizenship Flat fee $520 $1,050 $2,600
EB-2 NIW Flat fee $4,100 $7,200 $12,350
K-1 Visa Flat fee $1,550 $2,600 $4,100
E-2 Visa Flat fee $3,600 $6,200 $10,300
Deportation Hourly $3,100 $8,250 $20,600
O-1 Visa Flat fee $3,600 $6,200 $10,300
Closing Flat fee $720 $1,250 $2,600
House Purchase Flat fee $820 $1,350 $2,600
Eviction Flat fee $520 $1,250 $3,100
Property Tax Appeal Contingency $150 $520 $2,050
Foreclosure Flat fee $1,550 $3,600 $7,750
HOA Hourly $1,550 $4,100 $10,300
Tenant Hourly $1,050 $2,600 $6,200
Chapter 7 Flat fee $1,050 $1,550 $2,600
Chapter 13 Flat fee $3,100 $4,100 $6,200
Personal Loan Hourly $520 $2,050 $5,150
Debt Settlement Contingency $1,050 $3,100 $8,250
SSDI Contingency $2,050 $4,100 $9,500
Social Security Contingency $2,050 $4,100 $9,500
VA Disability Contingency $1,550 $5,150 $15,450
Long-Term Disability Contingency $2,600 $8,250 $25,750
Traffic Ticket Flat fee $100 $310 $770
Speeding Ticket Flat fee $100 $310 $770
Traffic Violation Flat fee $100 $310 $770
Reckless Driving Flat fee $1,050 $2,600 $5,150
Suspended License Flat fee $770 $1,800 $3,100
Patent Flat fee $5,150 $10,300 $18,550
Trademark Flat fee $620 $1,250 $2,600
Workers Compensation Contingency $1,550 $4,100 $10,300
Small Claims Flat fee $100 $520 $1,550
Civil Lawsuit Hourly $3,100 $15,450 $51,550
Consumer Protection Contingency $2,050 $5,150 $15,450
Lemon Law Contingency $2,050 $5,150 $15,450
Defamation Hourly $5,150 $15,450 $51,550
Employment Contingency $2,600 $10,300 $41,250
Discrimination Contingency $3,100 $12,350 $46,400
Wrongful Termination Contingency $3,100 $12,350 $46,400
Whistleblower Contingency $5,150 $20,600 $103,100
Tax Hourly $1,550 $5,150 $15,450
Business Hourly $1,550 $6,200 $25,750
Medical Malpractice Contingency $25,750 $103,100 $360,800
SSI Contingency $1,050 $3,100 $9,500
Asylum Flat fee $3,100 $6,200 $15,450
Marriage Green Card Flat fee $1,550 $3,100 $7,750
Slip and Fall Contingency $4,100 $12,350 $41,250
Mesothelioma Contingency $51,550 $360,800 $1,030,900
Product Liability Contingency $15,450 $61,850 $257,700
Breach of Contract Hourly $3,100 $20,600 $77,300
Federal Criminal Defense Flat fee $10,300 $36,100 $154,650
Assault Flat fee $1,550 $4,100 $15,450
Contract Review Flat fee $310 $820 $3,100
Landlord Hourly $770 $3,100 $15,450
Contested Divorce Hourly $10,300 $20,600 $51,550
Drug Possession Flat fee $1,550 $4,100 $15,450
Theft Flat fee $1,050 $3,600 $12,350
House Sale Flat fee $820 $1,450 $2,600
Pedestrian Accident Contingency $3,600 $12,350 $41,250
Nursing Home Abuse Contingency $15,450 $61,850 $206,200
Sexual Harassment Contingency $5,150 $18,550 $77,300
Unpaid Wages Contingency $2,050 $8,250 $36,100
Alimony Hourly $3,100 $9,300 $25,750
Tax Debt Relief Flat fee $1,050 $3,600 $10,300
Severance Agreement Flat fee $520 $1,250 $5,150
Divorce Mediation Hourly $2,600 $5,650 $12,350
LLC Formation Flat fee $520 $1,250 $2,600
Debt Collection Defense Flat fee $520 $1,550 $5,150
Medicaid Planning Flat fee $3,100 $6,700 $15,450
Rideshare Accident Contingency $3,100 $9,300 $34,000
Construction Accident Contingency $12,350 $51,550 $206,200
Business Litigation Hourly $15,450 $61,850 $257,700
Bus Accident Contingency $4,100 $12,350 $46,400
Drunk Driving Accident Contingency $4,100 $15,450 $61,850
Auto Dealer Fraud Contingency $2,600 $7,750 $25,750
Police Misconduct Contingency $8,250 $41,250 $257,700
Annulment Flat fee $1,050 $3,100 $10,300
Sexual Abuse Contingency $20,600 $87,650 $412,350
Bad Faith Insurance Contingency $8,250 $30,950 $128,850
Non-Compete Agreement Flat fee $520 $2,600 $51,550
Life Insurance Denial Contingency $8,250 $51,550 $206,200
Hostile Work Environment Contingency $4,100 $15,450 $67,000
Age Discrimination Contingency $5,150 $20,600 $87,650
Brain Injury Contingency $20,600 $118,550 $515,450
Construction Defect Hourly $8,250 $46,400 $206,200
Visitation Hourly $1,550 $5,150 $20,600
Birth Injury Contingency $103,100 $463,900 $1,546,350
White Collar Crime Hourly $15,450 $77,300 $412,350
CPS Defense Hourly $2,600 $7,750 $25,750
Gun Charges Flat fee $1,550 $6,200 $77,300
Name Change Flat fee $310 $770 $2,600
IRS Audit Hourly $1,050 $4,650 $20,600
Chapter 11 Hourly $25,750 $77,300 $412,350
F-1 Student Visa Flat fee $770 $1,850 $5,150
Hit and Run Accident Contingency $2,600 $8,250 $30,950
Copyright Flat fee $310 $1,550 $7,750
ERISA Contingency $3,100 $15,450 $77,300

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FAQs - Non-compete agreement attorney fees in Hurst

Non-compete agreement lawyer fees in Hurst average about $2,600, with a typical range of $520 to $51,550. That is roughly 103% of the U.S. average, adjusted for the local cost of living.

Hurst's cost-of-living index is about 103% of the national average, so non-compete agreement attorney fees here tend to run 3% higher than the U.S. norm.

The figures here are local averages. For a number tied to your specific situation, request a free match with a non-compete agreement attorney in Hurst, or enter your ZIP code for a more precise estimate.

We take the national benchmark for non-compete agreement cases and adjust it by Hurst's cost-of-living index — about 103% of the U.S. average — giving a local Low, Average, and High of $520, $2,600, and $51,550.

Hurst averages about $2,600 for non-compete agreement lawyer fees, compared with roughly $2,300 across Texas and $2,500 nationally.

Many non-compete agreement attorneys in Hurst offer a free initial consultation to review your case before you commit. Check each firm's listing above for details.

Look for a Hurst attorney who regularly handles non-compete agreement cases, check reviews and their standing with the Texas state bar, and use free consultations to compare a few before you decide.

Attorney fees pay for the lawyer's time and skill, while case costs are separate out-of-pocket expenses such as filing fees, records, and expert witnesses. In a Hurst non-compete agreement matter, always confirm how the costs are handled alongside the fee.

In Hurst, non-compete agreement lawyer fees are typically paid as a single flat fee agreed up front. Case costs are usually billed separately from the fee.

For most non-compete agreement matters, yes — the right attorney can improve your outcome by more than the fee, and many work on terms that limit your risk. Use a free Hurst consultation to weigh it for your situation.

ZIP codes covered

These Hurst non-compete agreement fee estimates span ZIP code 76053.

Last updated Sep 29, 2026 · Fee figures are local averages for informational purposes only and are not legal advice or a quote. See how we estimate fees.