How a Food Production Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Joint Operating Agreement in New York

In 2026, a business in New York sought assistance in drafting a joint operating agreement and a licensing agreement. The client, which operates under an existing LLC with two partners, needed legal guidance to establish a formal partnership structure for a new venture within a food production facility. Specifically, they sought to create an operating agreement that defines the 50/50 ownership arrangement and a licensing agreement that permits the new LLC to operate using an active food establishment permit. As a result, the client received four proposals from experienced attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $500 to $5,500, all delivered within the requested deadline of one week.