How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft an Early Termination Agreement in Virginia

In 2022, a personal client in Virginia sought assistance with drafting an early termination agreement following a complex departure from a startup company. The client aimed to ensure their equities were protected, particularly concerning a settlement agreement created at the behest of the company’s leadership. They were also concerned about the inclusion of a clause that could potentially permit defamatory remarks from the CEO, who had previously failed to honor salary commitments despite securing new investment. As a result, the client received one proposal from a licensed lawyer, with a flat fee bid priced at $800, all submitted within the requested deadline of less than one week.