Services
Commercial Transactions
For companies based in or doing significant business in Illinois
Custom Commercial Contract Drafting
​We don't do generic here!
$100/page
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Starting negotiations with your own customized contract template puts you in a position of strength from day one. When you share your template with a counterparty, it sends a clear message: you have clear standards for how you do business and you take protecting your interests seriously.
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We’ll identify the types of agreements that best support your operations—whether that’s licensing agreements, service agreements, manufacturing agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), or something else entirely. From there, we’ll draft customized, reusable contract templates you can confidently use in your day-to-day transactions.
Already have a contract template? If it’s outdated or no longer reflects how you do business, we’re happy to refresh and revamp it so it works for you today—not the way you operated years ago.
Please note: At this time, Proverb does not draft privacy policies.
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Contract Review
Your contract, explained.
$50/page
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Whether you’re about to sign or already have, you deserve to know exactly what your contract means and how it affects you. We’ll conduct a comprehensive, one-time review of your business contract and provide a clear, in-depth breakdown of what the key provisions mean, the risks they may create, and practical recommendations to better protect you. You’ll also receive a one-hour consultation where we walk you through our findings and explain everything in plain English.
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Contract Negotiation
We’ve got your back at the negotiation table.
Hourly rate
If you're signing a business contract with another party, we can manage the entire process, from drafting and negotiating terms with the other side to getting the agreement signed. ​
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Federal or State Law Legal Research Memo
Clear, business-specific legal analysis for the decisions that matter.
$2,160 single question memo, +$750 for each additional question
​We'll provide a comprehensive and thoroughly researched memo answering your business-critical Illinois or federal law questions. We'll summarize your issue, let you know what the relevant rules/laws are, and carefully spell out how those rules apply to your specific situation without all of the legal jargon.​ Please note: If the scope or issue is drastically changed after research has started, or if research uncovers significantly more research than was expected, additional fees may apply.
For USA-based companies
Please note: We are only licensed to practice law in Illinois. If you are not based in Illinois, we can only advise you on federal IP law.
Federal Law Legal Research Memo
Clear, business-specific legal analysis for the decisions that matter.
$2,160 single question memo, +$750 for each additional question
​We'll provide a comprehensive and thoroughly researched memo answering your business-critical federal law questions. We'll summarize your issue, let you know what the relevant rules/laws are, and carefully spell out how those rules apply to your specific situation without all of the legal jargon.​ Please note: If the scope or issue is drastically changed after research has started, or if research uncovers significantly more research than was expected, additional fees may apply.
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Fractional Attorney Services
Flexible legal support that plugs right into your team.
Price is negotiable
We’ll join your legal team on a part-time or project basis, seamlessly integrating into your workflow and providing practical expertise in commercial, IP, and technology law. Think of us as an extension of your team—ready to tackle contracts, IP matters, compliance questions, and other legal needs, all at a cost-effective rate. Please note: Our ability to provide this service may be limited by the legal ethics rules in your state.​
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