How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Review an Earnest Money Contract in Alabama

In 2024, a personal client in Alabama sought assistance with reviewing an earnest money contract. The client needed clarity on Alabama laws regarding earnest money and the appropriate release of funds in the event of a buyer's cancellation during the inspection period, particularly as the seller refused to agree to the release. The client had fulfilled all obligations but was dissatisfied with the findings from the HVAC and septic inspections. As a result, the client received four proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $385 to $690, all submitted to complete the work within the requested deadline of less than a week.