How a Marketing & Advertising Business Hired a Lawyer to Review a Consulting Services Contract in California

In 2023, a small business in California sought assistance with reviewing a consulting services contract. The client, which specializes in video production and advertising, expressed concerns regarding ownership rights outlined in the agreement, particularly in relation to the legal ownership of their work until paid in full. They aimed to establish terms that would allow them to retain ownership over the components used in their final product, while also ensuring any ownership transfers to clients were legally feasible. As a result, the client received five proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $450 to $1,200, all submitted to meet the requested deadline of less than one week.