How an Architecture & Planning Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Service Agreement in California (2021)

In 2021, a business in California sought assistance in drafting a service agreement to formalize their ongoing collaboration with a general contractor on a high-end residential project. The client had a strong, five-year professional relationship with the contractor and needed a contract that would outline future services, including construction documents and interior design, while minimizing liability exposure. With the building permit application submission approaching, it was essential to establish clear terms for their partnership and to address any potential liability regarding previous services provided. As a result, the client received one proposal from a licensed lawyer, with a flat fee bid of $1,500, all submitted in line with the requested deadline of one week.