You have the contract.
Before you put your name on it, know what you're agreeing to — and what you may want to change.
An Illinois attorney reviews your agreement, identifies the terms that deserve your attention, explains what they mean for you, and walks you through the contract live.
Because knowing what a contract SAYS and knowing what you should DO ABOUT IT are two different things.
The clauses. The risks. The ask. Handled.

Fine print: 72-hour turnaround for agreements of 10 pages or fewer. Longer agreements are priced and scheduled by length. Limited weekly availability for redline reviews.
You can read the contract.
You may even understand most of it.
What you need to know is:
Where am I exposed?
What happens if the relationship ends?
Who owns the work?
When — and how — do I get paid?
What am I promising that I may not realize I'm promising?
Which provisions deserve pushback?
Where might there be room to negotiate?
And which issues matter enough that I need to think twice before agreeing?
That's the value of attorney review.
Not just: "What does this say?"
But: "What does this mean for me?"
Technology can be useful for understanding general contract language.
But your agreement isn't a vocabulary exercise.
It's a legal commitment.
Your attorney reviews the contract in the context of your deal, your business, and your legal interests, and gives you advice about the provisions that may affect you.
You're not asking a tool for general information.
You're getting legal advice from counsel representing you in the review.
Attorney eyes. Attorney judgment. Advice for your deal.

KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SIGNING.
CONTRACT REVIEW — NO REDLINES
From $349
You want to understand the agreement before you commit.
We'll tell you what deserves your attention, explain the potential risks and negotiation points, and walk you through it live.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Attorney Contract Review — plain-English, itemized written feedback identifying key provisions, legal issues, potential risks, and negotiation points
• 30-Minute Contract Walkthrough — meet live with your attorney on Zoom to discuss the agreement and ask questions
• The Contract Red Flags Guide — know what to watch for in the next agreement that lands in your inbox
• Confidence Follow-Up — a complimentary 15-minute clarification call, requested within 7 days
We tell you what to address. We don't mark up the document.
This option is for the client who wants attorney advice about the agreement but doesn't need proposed changes drafted directly into the contract.
Tell me what I need to know.

KNOW WHAT TO SEND BACK.
CONTRACT REVIEW — WITH REDLINES
From $649
You already expect to negotiate.
We'll review the agreement, identify what deserves your attention, and put proposed changes directly into the document using tracked changes.
Then we'll walk you through what we changed, why we changed it, and the negotiation points in front of you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• Attorney Contract Review — detailed legal review of the agreement
• Attorney Redlines — proposed revisions made directly in the document using tracked changes
• 60-Minute Contract Strategy Session — an in-depth walkthrough of the agreement, proposed changes, and your questions
• Your Marked-Up Contract — a redlined version you can use in negotiations with the other side
• The Contract Red Flags Guide
• Confidence Follow-Up — a complimentary 15-minute clarification call, requested within 7 days
Limited weekly availability.
We don't just tell you what to address. We show you what we would change.
Show me what you would change.
Feedback tells you what to address. Redlines show the other side what you want instead.
There's a difference between saying "I'm concerned about the termination clause" and returning the agreement with proposed language showing what you want that provision to say.
That's what redlining does.
The other side can accept your proposed language, reject it, or counter it — but now there's actual language on the table to negotiate.
Less "I don't like this."
More: "Here's what we're proposing instead."

48-HOUR RUSH — +$200
Your contract came with a deadline.
So did our review.
Add 48-Hour Rush to either Contract Review package for agreements of 10 pages or fewer.
Same attorney review. Same deliverables.
Just faster.
Rush availability is limited and subject to attorney capacity. If we can't accommodate the requested deadline, we won't keep your rush fee.
Deadline sooner than the schedule? Handled.
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Your agreement is reviewed by an attorney at J. Paye & Associates Attorneys At Law — Johnetta G. Paye, Esq. or another attorney with the firm.
And the attorney who reviews your agreement is the attorney who walks you through it.
No document service. No outsourced contract reviewer.
Your agreement gets attorney eyes, attorney judgment, and legal advice about the deal in front of you.






After booking, email your agreement to info@jpaye.com.
For a No Redlines review, a PDF is fine. For a With Redlines review, send an editable version if you have one — if you only have a PDF, send that and we'll tell you whether another format is needed.
We'll confirm your review, your deliverables, and the next steps for your consultation.
Your turnaround is based on the page-count tier you selected at checkout and begins according to the terms confirmed with your engagement.
Still have a question? Let's clear it up.
Our goal isn't to hand you written feedback filled with legal terminology and send you on your way.
You should understand the issues we've identified and the decisions in front of you.
If, after your review and walkthrough, you need clarification about the advice we provided, request a follow-up within 7 days and we'll schedule a complimentary 15-minute clarification call.
No additional charge. Just clarity.

Please reach us at info@jpaye.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Here’s what you need to know about our “Contract Review:
A: Longer agreements are priced by length. A No Redlines review is $549 for 11–20 pages and $749 for 21–30 pages. A With Redlines review is $949 for 11–20 pages and $1,249 for 21–30 pages. For agreements over 30 pages, email info@jpaye.com for a custom quote. We'll confirm the price and anticipated turnaround before work begins.
A: For agreements of 10 pages or fewer, our standard turnaround is within 72 hours. Agreements of 11–20 pages are completed within 5 business days, and agreements of 21–30 pages within 7 business days. Need it faster? A 48-Hour Rush may be added to agreements of 10 pages or fewer for $200, subject to attorney capacity.
A: It comes down to what you need to do next. No Redlines: you want to understand the agreement, identify the issues, and know what you may want to negotiate. With Redlines: you expect to negotiate and want your attorney to put proposed changes directly into the agreement. Think of it this way — No Redlines: tell me what I need to know. With Redlines: show me what you would change.
A: After booking, email your agreement to info@jpaye.com. A PDF is fine for a No Redlines review; for redlines, send an editable version if you have one. We'll confirm your review, deliverables and next steps.
A: This service is offered for matters where J. Paye & Associates can provide the applicable Illinois legal advice. If your matter requires advice from an attorney licensed in another jurisdiction, we'll let you know rather than accepting a review we aren't positioned to handle. Where appropriate, we may also be able to point you toward counsel licensed in the applicable jurisdiction.
A: An attorney at J. Paye & Associates Attorneys At Law. The attorney reviewing your agreement is also the attorney who walks you through the contract during your consultation. No handoff to a document service. No outsourced reviewer.
A: We understand that agreements can contain sensitive business, financial, and personal information. Before substantive review begins, we complete our intake and conflicts process. Once the firm accepts the engagement, you'll receive a written engagement agreement establishing the scope of the representation. We'll provide instructions for securely sending the documents and information needed for your review.
A: The With Redlines package includes your initial attorney review, proposed tracked changes, written feedback, and 60-minute Contract Strategy Session. It does not include ongoing negotiations or additional rounds of revisions unless specifically stated in your engagement agreement. If the other side sends back a counterproposal or substantially revised agreement and you'd like us involved again, contact us. We'll explain your options and any additional fees before additional work begins. No surprise legal bill.person who read your agreement.
A: Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled appointment to receive a full refund. For cancellations within 48 hours, no refund is issued, and rescheduling is subject to attorney availability and the firm's rescheduling policy. To cancel or request a reschedule, email info@jpaye.com.

J. Paye & Associates Attorneys at Law
332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604, USA
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