How a Construction Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Subcontractor Agreement in New York

In 2024, a business in New York posted a project seeking assistance in drafting a subcontractor agreement tailored for the construction industry. The client aimed to create a comprehensive and reusable document that would govern various subcontractor relationships, focusing primarily on the hold harmless clause and ensuring that subcontractors would provide proof of additional insured status in their insurance policies. This legal framework was essential for the client to mitigate potential liabilities associated with their residential roofing and related projects. As a result, the client received 11 proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $500 to $1,050, all submitted to meet the requested deadline of over a week.