How a Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Promissory Note Agreement in New York

In 2026, a business in New York sought assistance with drafting a promissory note to secure the collection of unpaid wages amounting to $96,000 from a church. The client aimed to ensure that, should the church face financial difficulties or be sold, the funds could still be collected, either by the earner themselves or their family members. They reinforced the legal obligation for payment under New York state law and clarified that they were not seeking any interest on the outstanding amount. As a result, the client received six proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $650 to $2,000, all submitted to meet the work's requested deadline of less than one week.