How an E-Commerce Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft an Operational Level Agreement in Virginia

In 2023, a business in Virginia sought assistance with drafting an operational agreement after forming an LLC with a local partner while residing outside the U.S. The client had established verbal agreements but recognized the need for a formalized document to protect their investment and to clarify ownership structure, banking operations, and future decisions regarding the LLC, such as partner departures or potential dissolution. They were also interested in developing a long-term relationship with legal counsel to support their e-commerce venture in the U.S. As a result, the client received six proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $845 to $4,000, all provided to meet the client's requested deadline of over a week.