Rocket Lawyer

Rocket Lawyer

Legal Made Simple

"Affordable legal documents, attorney services, and business formation—all in one place."

Founded
2008
HQ
San Francisco, California (182 Howard Street #830)
Employees
201-500
Rating
8.3/10

Company Background

The Story

  • Founded 2008 in San Francisco
  • Launched Rocket Lawyer On Call® attorney network
  • Raised $290M+ funding
  • Expanded to business formation + RA
  • Hit 1M+ business customers

Quick Stats

Ownership: Private (VC-backed; $290M+ funding)

Total Formed: 1,000,000+ businesses (millions of documents created)

Awards: 2 listed

Core Services

Formation Types

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Nonprofit
  • Foreign Qualification (limited states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Registered Agent

Select states (partnered; not nationwide emphasis)

What Sets Them Apart

  • Bundled membership ($39.99/mo) with attorney access
  • Thousands of legal forms & templates
  • Rocket Lawyer On Call® (discount attorney advice)
  • e-Signature & document storage
  • Free 7-day trial

Pricing & Value

First Year Total
~$99.99 + state fees + $479.88 membership (full value)
All fees included
Registered Agent
$149.99/year (add-on; discounted for members)

Included (pass-through, shown upfront)

Ongoing
$479.88 (membership) + RA $149.99
Value Score
8.0/10
EIN Registration
$99 (or included)
BOI Filing
$65
Attorney Consult
Included in membership
Trademark
$599+
Contract Review
Included

Speed & Performance

Formation time: Instant docs + 1-5 business days filing

Expedited: Available (add-on)

Customer Support

Response: <1 business day (attorney quick)

Phone Email Live chat Attorney On Call®

What People Say

Pros

  • Unlimited attorney calls
  • Legal form library
  • Membership discounts
  • e-Signature included
  • 1M+ customers

Cons

  • ✗ Membership required for value
  • ✗ RA $149.99 extra
  • ✗ Auto-renew issues
  • ✗ Not formation-focused
  • ✗ Higher ongoing cost
Overall Verdict

Strong Buy (bundled legal users)

Perfect for businesses needing more than just formation—attorney access and forms make the membership worthwhile. Ideal if you value legal support beyond setup.

8.3
Rating