How a Construction Business Hired a Lawyer to Review a Subcontractor Agreement in New York

In 2026, a business in New York posted a project seeking assistance with a subcontractor agreement. The client, who recently acquired an electrical contracting company, needed a skilled attorney experienced in construction law to review and redline a subcontract provided by a general contractor for an ongoing residential project. Key concerns included payment provisions, retainage, and liability clauses that could impose disproportionate risks relative to the contract value. As a result, the client received nine proposals from qualified attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $495 to $1,499, all submitted to meet the client's deadline of less than one week.