The verdict in three sentences
In Palm Beach, a private client law firm website from a local, Miami or New York agency often lands in a 2026 ballpark of 20 000 to 50 000+ USD, and experienced freelancers quote around 4 000 to 12 000 USD. Kolonell builds at a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, and most Palm Beach firms will want Premium at 8 900 USD: advanced design, 20+ pages, deeper SEO setup, bilingual FR/EN option. A premium look does not require a premium invoice, but it does require a provider who handles discretion, tone and detail as well as your clients expect.
What do Palm Beach agencies charge, and what does the price buy?
Palm Beach, West Palm Beach and the Royal Palm Way corridor concentrate trusts and estates counsel, family office advisers, tax attorneys, matrimonial lawyers handling high-net-worth divorces, real estate counsel for waterfront estates and a growing number of New York firms that opened Florida offices. Providers price for that clientele. The ranges below are wide 2026 orders of magnitude from public rate cards of agencies, minimum project sizes listed on Clutch.co profiles and commonly published hourly rates of 125 to 200 USD. They vary with scope and they sit at the top of US ranges.
| Option | 2026 ballpark | Delay | Usually included | Typical after-launch cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach boutique agency | 20 000 to 45 000 USD | 8 to 14 weeks | Brand-led design, CMS, photography direction | Retainer, often 300 to 800 USD per month |
| New York or Miami agency with Florida clients | 30 000 to 50 000+ USD | 10 to 20 weeks | Strategy workshops, design system, copy sometimes extra | Retainer or hourly at 150 to 200 USD |
| Senior freelancer | 4 000 to 12 000 USD | 6 to 12 weeks | Design and build, copy rarely | Hourly, availability varies |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | Up to 12 pages, blog, analytics, native copy | 3 months support included |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 900 USD | Usually 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | 20+ pages, advanced design and motion, deeper SEO, FR/EN option | 3 months support included |
| Custom client portal | Quoted on request | Scoped separately | Secure document area, matter updates | Quoted |
Much of a high agency budget goes into account management, workshops and layers of approval. Those have value for a 200-lawyer firm with a marketing department; for a boutique of 3 to 15 attorneys, the partners usually want a sharp, quiet site and a single point of contact. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), 4 to 5 hours ahead of Palm Beach, so a morning Google Meet in Florida sits in its working day, followed by a written weekly update. See the details on our international website offer.
What should a Palm Beach private client firm site include?
| Element | Why it matters in Palm Beach | Kolonell tier |
|---|---|---|
| Restrained, editorial design | Clients and their advisers expect discretion, not banners | Premium |
| Practice pages by client situation | Estate planning, trust disputes, relocation to Florida, prenuptial agreements | Growth and Premium |
| Partner bios with bars and credentials | Florida and New York admissions, LL.M. in taxation, board certifications as the firm describes them | All tiers |
| Referral-friendly pages | Family offices, private bankers and accountants refer clients and check the site first | Premium |
| French or bilingual version | European and Canadian families with Palm Beach residences | Premium |
| Discreet contact flow | No confidential details in the form, clear disclaimer, callback option | All tiers |
| Secure client area | Sharing documents with trustees and families | Quoted on request |
Two rules frame the content. The Florida Bar applies detailed lawyer advertising rules to websites, so the firm reviews its copy, claims and any mention of certification; Kolonell builds to the validated text. On data, Florida's privacy statute mainly targets very large companies, yet clients from New York, Europe or Canada are used to strict standards, so a clear privacy notice and minimal data collection are worth it. Accessibility should target WCAG 2.1 AA, the common reference in ADA litigation. This is not legal advice.
For premium multilingual references, Kolonell built Orven Properties (orvenproperties.com), a trilingual FR/EN/AR off-plan real-estate advisory site in Dubai with project pages, investor guides and WhatsApp enquiries, and TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a bilingual EN/FR notary and apostille site in New Jersey with booking calendar and back office.
3-year total cost compared
| Cost line | Palm Beach boutique agency | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 35 000 USD | 8 900 USD |
| Copywriting | Often 3 000 to 6 000 USD extra | Included, native English, French on request within Premium |
| Support months 1 to 3 | Inside retainer | Included |
| Care months 4 to 36 | 300 to 800 USD per month | Quoted |
| Domain and access | Check the contract | In the firm's name, all access handed over |
| Payment terms | Often 50 % deposit plus monthly | 50 % at start, 50 % at delivery, bank transfer or Wise |
Mini case study
Illustrative example, not a real client. Catherine is a partner in a hypothetical 5-attorney trusts and estates boutique on Royal Palm Way. Her preferred agency quotes 35 000 USD plus a 500 USD monthly retainer: 35 000 + 36 x 500 = 53 000 USD over 3 years. Kolonell Premium costs 8 900 USD. Assuming the same 500 USD monthly maintenance budget after the 3 included months (Kolonell maintenance is quoted separately), the total is 8 900 + 33 x 500 = 25 400 USD. The 27 600 USD difference could fund a secure client portal, quoted separately, and the new site is live in about 6 weeks rather than 14.
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FAQ
Why are Palm Beach website quotes so high?
Agencies price for a high-net-worth market and often bundle workshops and account management, so 20 000 to 50 000+ USD is common in 2026. Kolonell's grid stays at 2 900, 4 900 and 8 900 USD.
Is 8 900 USD enough for a premium look?
Premium covers 20+ pages, advanced design and motion, deeper SEO setup and a bilingual FR/EN option. Scope and schedule are written at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
How is confidentiality handled during the project?
The team works only from the content the firm validates, with no client data needed. Access is handed over 100 % at launch and the domain stays in the firm's name.
Can you build a secure area for trustees and families?
Yes, as a custom application quoted on request, usually after the main site is live.
Who checks compliance with Florida Bar rules?
The firm does, as the rules apply to its own advertising. Kolonell adds the disclaimers and wording the firm requests at no extra cost within the tier.
For an exact figure, ask for your free quote.
Let's scope your project. Share your practice areas, the referral sources that matter and your target launch, and we will scope Premium or Growth with a written 4 to 6 week schedule. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
