How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Design-Build Contract in North Carolina

In 2023, a personal client in North Carolina sought assistance with drafting a design-build contract for a new construction project. The client needed a clear agreement that outlined the responsibilities of both themselves and their general contractor, including a straightforward payment schedule while ensuring that this new contract superseded any previous agreements. The client had already prepared drafts of these terms and required a legal professional to finalize and formalize the documentation. As a result, the client received five proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $495 to $1,995, all submitted in time to meet the requested deadline of one week.