How a Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Design-Build Contract in Florida

In 2024, a business in Florida sought assistance with drafting a contract for a construction project that would unfold in two distinct stages. The initial stage involved the development of designs and securing construction permits, while the second stage focused on the actual construction based on those designs. The client needed the contract to delineate that the construction phase would remain separate from the initial agreement, allowing for flexibility in cases where project costs might vary. As a result, the client received three proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $600 to $1,500, all submitted to meet the requested deadline of less than one week.