What Actually Happens During a Contract Review

A lot of people have never had a contract reviewed by a lawyer. They're not sure what to expect, what they'll get at the end, or whether it's worth the cost. This post explains exactly what happens during a Deal Review — from the moment you book to the moment you have your feedback.

Step 1: You Book and Send the Agreement

The process starts when you book through the Calendly link on the site. After booking, you send the agreement you want reviewed. No intake forms, no lengthy questionnaires. Just the contract. If you have specific concerns — a particular clause you're worried about, a question about a specific term — you can note those when you send the document.

Step 2: The Agreement Is Read

The entire agreement is read — not a summary, not a quick scan. The full document. The focus is on provisions that are unfavorable, unusual, or ambiguous — terms that could create problems down the road. The specific things to focus on depend on the type of agreement. For a service contract: scope of work, payment terms, IP ownership, and termination rights. For an NIL deal: exclusivity, deliverables, payment structure, and eligibility compliance. For a business partnership agreement: decision-making authority, profit and loss allocation, and exit provisions.

Step 3: You Get Clear Feedback

After the review, you get feedback — either in writing or verbally, depending on what's most useful. The feedback is direct and practical. Not a list of every possible legal risk, but what actually matters, what you should push back on, and what you should understand before you sign. If there are provisions that are genuinely problematic, you'll hear that clearly. If the agreement is generally fair and the risks are manageable, you'll hear that too.

Step 4: One Follow-Up Clarification

After you receive the feedback, you have the opportunity to ask one follow-up clarification question. If something in the feedback wasn't clear, or if you want to understand a specific point better, that's what the follow-up is for.

Pricing

Standard Deal Review: $595, delivered within 3–5 business days. Priority Review (48-hour turnaround): $895. Both are flat-fee — no hourly billing, no surprises.