How a Maritime Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Service Agreement in California (2020)

In 2020, a business in California sought assistance with drafting a service agreement for their newly established yacht management and charter venture. The client was in the process of finalizing an agreement with their first customer but faced challenges due to ongoing changes requested by the client. With concerns about their liabilities and the requirement for liability insurance, the client wanted to ensure that their interests were well-protected in the final contract. As a result, the client received four proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $500 to $1,200. All proposals were submitted to meet the client's requested deadline of less than one week.