How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Residential Service Contract in Michigan

In 2025, a personal client in Michigan sought assistance with drafting a residential service contract due to ongoing issues with a contractor hired to repair water damage at their home. The client expressed frustrations over the contractor's lack of communication and failure to provide a detailed contract, despite months of waiting. After an unexpected start to the project, discrepancies arose regarding the agreed-upon scope of work, leading to a halt in repairs and leaving the client’s home in an unfinished state during the winter months. As a result, the client received three proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $700 to $1,499, all submitted to meet the requested deadline of less than one week.