SMB Law Group
At a Glance
The default shortlist for searcher deal counsel; just get the fee quote early, since pricing isn't public.
- Pricing
- Custom Pricing, No pricing published: the site claims 'transparent fees' but lists no figures; engagements are quoted on contact. Main Street Express targets sub-$1M purchases (verified on smblaw.group).
- Best For
- Searchers who want counsel that does SMB deals all day instead of adapting big-firm M&A habits to a $1.5M purchase
Pros and Cons
Pros
- ETA-native: represents searchers, sponsors, and PE nationwide, with $0.5B+ in deals closed since 2022 and a 350th-transaction milestone
- Sub-$1M deals get a purpose-built product (Main Street Express) instead of being unprofitable afterthoughts
- Deep community presence and free resources, including a 2026 LOI template built from 500+ transaction outcomes
- Active and current: May–June 2026 posts and firm news
Cons
- No published pricing despite the 'transparent fees' language; you must ask
- Most visible reviews are testimonials on their own properties; independent reviews are scarce
What Searchers Say
Strong presence in searcher communities (their 2026 LOI template release was posted to Searchfunder). Site testimonials are enthusiastic (one credits their contract language with saving over $1M when a deal went bad) but are self-hosted, so weigh accordingly.