I think it's already been pointed out but I'll clarify a little more. You've hired an independent developer, at a reasonable rate. Hiring a lawyer from a law

I think it's already been pointed out but I'll clarify a little more. You've hired an independent developer, at a reasonable rate. Hiring a lawyer from a law firm, comes at the rate of the firm. He bring to the table the resources of a large law firm, and along with the cost of operating a law firm. In addition to his nice salary. If you had hired an tech consulting firm you'd be looking a similar hourly rate if you brought in a partner.