How a Legal Services Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Design-Build Contract in California

In 2024, a business in California sought assistance with drafting a design-build contract for a project involving a construction company and a county jurisdiction. The client aimed to ensure comprehensive coverage of all necessary details for the construction of five houses, which included designing building plans for a 1,400 sq ft home and managing the submission of various permit and utility applications, as well as essential reports. The thorough nature of this project underscored the importance of having a well-structured contract to facilitate the process. As a result, the client received two proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $695 to $800, all submitted to meet the requested deadline of less than one week.