How a Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Consulting Services Contract in California

In 2026, a business in California sought assistance in drafting a consulting services contract. The client, a retired general contractor with experience in building inspections, aimed to establish a consultancy focused on providing strategic site observations for construction projects, specifically in fire rebuilding zones. Aware of the liability challenges associated with such services, the client wanted to ensure that the agreement clearly defined the non-interventive nature of their offerings, focusing solely on recommendations without any oversight or control over construction processes. As a result, the client received eight proposals from qualified attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $499 to $1,500, all submitted to meet the requested deadline of fewer than seven days.