How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Review a Publishing Contract in North Carolina

In 2023, a personal client in North Carolina sought assistance with a publishing contract as they prepared to have their video game published by another company. The client developed the game independently and needed clarity regarding the legal implications of the contract, specifically concerning the extent of control the publisher would have over their work, the financial arrangements involved, and the potential for hidden loopholes related to licensing. As a result, the client received four proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $495 to $750, all submitted to meet the client’s deadline of less than a week.