How a Consulting Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Development Services Agreement in Illinois

In 2023, a business in Illinois sought assistance with drafting a Development Services Agreement to govern its relationship with a Brazilian software development firm. The client aimed to establish clear terms that included provisions for non-compete clauses, non-solicitation, and intellectual property ownership, while also incorporating language for a non-disclosure agreement. They requested that specific details regarding job responsibilities, payment specifics, and other operational elements be outlined in a separate Statement of Work. As a result, the client received five proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $350 to $1,250, all submitted promptly to meet the requested deadline of one week.