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Get It In Writing. Get It Right.
Flat-fee contract drafting, review, and red flag checks for business owners who want clear terms and fewer surprises.
Over 500 entrepreneurs choose Surge.
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Clear contracts prevent most disputes. We help you get the important agreements written, reviewed, and ready to sign with confidence.
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Contracts Are Not Just Paperwork. They Are Your Plan.
Every important business relationship deserves clear terms. Who does what, by when, for how much, and what happens when something goes sideways.
Most business disputes we handle trace back to a contract that was missing, weak, or never read carefully before signing. Getting the contract right up front is the single cheapest form of legal insurance you can buy.
About to Sign Something? Get a Red Flag Review First.
Before you sign a vendor agreement, commercial lease, franchise document, or partnership deal, let us flag the clauses that could bite you later.
Best For
Contracts the other side drafted — leases, vendor terms, franchise FDDs, employment agreements, or anything you did not write.
What You Get
A plain-English summary of risks, the clauses to push back on, and a recommendation on whether to sign, negotiate, or walk away.
Flat-Fee Price
$400 + $30/page member or $480 + $35/page regular. Commercial leases start at $760 member.
Flat-Fee Contract Services
Five focused contract services that cover most of what small businesses need. Each is flat-fee with scope and price defined before work starts.
Red Flag Review - Contracts
Before you sign something the other side wrote
- Thorough legal review
- Risk identification
- Recommended changes
- Plain-English explanation
Red Flag Review - Commercial Lease
Catch tenant traps before you commit
- Complete lease analysis
- Hidden clause identification
- Negotiation recommendations
- Tenant protection focus
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Contract Drafting
Custom contracts tailored to your business
- Custom contract creation
- Legally binding terms
- State-specific compliance
- Multiple revision rounds
Operating Agreement
Essential protection for every LLC
- Customized to your LLC
- Member rights & duties
- Profit distribution rules
- Dissolution procedures
Partnership Agreement
Clear terms between business partners
- Partner responsibilities
- Profit & loss allocation
- Decision-making process
- Exit & buyout terms
Prefer to Start With a Template?
We offer affordable contract template packs for common situations — employer starter packs for Iowa and Texas, plus Essential Contracts for Iowa Contractors. Our template library is actively growing.
- Ready-to-use forms with plain-English instructions
- Built for small business owners, not lawyers
- Pair with a Red Flag Review for added confidence
Already in a Contract Dispute?
If the other side has already broken the deal, prevention is not the right tool. Our dispute services — demand letters and flat-fee negotiation packages — are built for that moment.
Business Contract FAQ
When should I have a lawyer review a contract?
Before you sign anything significant the other side drafted — leases, vendor terms, franchise documents, employment agreements, or partnership deals. The cost of a Red Flag Review is almost always less than fixing a bad clause later.
Do I really need a written contract if we trust each other?
Yes. Trust is what makes a contract easy to sign. Clear terms are what protect the relationship when circumstances change — someone gets sick, a partner wants out, a customer disputes an invoice. Writing it down is how you stay friends.
What is the difference between drafting and a Red Flag Review?
Drafting is when we write the contract for your side. A Red Flag Review is when someone else wrote it and you need a lawyer to tell you what is risky, what to negotiate, and whether to sign.
Do you offer contract templates?
Yes — we have affordable template packs for common situations and are actively expanding the library. Templates are a great starting point; pair them with a Red Flag Review or quick consultation if you want attorney eyes before you use them.
Can you negotiate contracts on our behalf?
Yes. For deals that need attorney-to-attorney negotiation, see our flat-fee negotiation packages on the disputes page.
Do you work with businesses outside Iowa and Texas?
Most contract work is handled virtually. We primarily serve Iowa and Texas businesses but can review contracts for clients elsewhere when the law at issue is not state-specific.
Talk Through Your Contract With a Business Lawyer
Book a free consultation. We will help you decide whether you need drafting, a Red Flag Review, or something else entirely.