For business contract lawyers

Start with the deal, not a scattered email thread

Before you review the agreement, find out what the client is trying to do, what has already been discussed and when they need an answer.

Before the first call

Tellbrief asks the founder about the business and the change they are planning. Their answers give you background for the first call. You still need to read the agreement, check the facts and decide what advice to give.

What you would read

Made-up example · Shortened for this page

The business

A small design agency has been offered a year-long contract by a larger customer.

What the founder wants to ask

“They want us to sign their terms this week. What should we check?”

What has happened so far

The parties discussed a monthly fee and an initial project. The customer has sent its own agreement. The founder has not read all the attachments.

Records to ask for

The agreement and attachments, proposal, pricing and emails about the scope and start date.

Still to clarify

Which company is signing? What deadline was set? Have work or payments already started?

An example of the format, not legal advice.

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