Cheapest But Most Efficient LLC Formation

[Gary Freidman]

I am looking to form an LLC and wanted to ask those who already have one if you though it was necessary to use a lawyer or could I just use the various formation services like corpnet? If you used a lawyer, how much did it cost in setup costs and annual fees?

Would also appreciate any recommendations to good but also cost effective LLC formation companies or lawyers. I am trying to stay under $1,000 in initial costs.