How a Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Service Agreement in Florida (2023)

In 2023, a business in Florida sought assistance with drafting a service agreement to establish clear payment terms for their projects, particularly to mitigate late payment issues experienced with larger companies. The client had been relying on verbal approvals and communication via email but aimed to protect themselves in future transactions by formalizing the terms. They provided a basic sample agreement but needed expert guidance on what conditions would be fair and effective, including considerations for deposit amounts and warranty periods. As a result, the client received seven proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $365 to $1,050, all submitted to meet the client's requested deadline of over a week.