I will draft independent contractor agreements and software dev contracts
Licensed US Attorney, Corporate, Startup and Tech Legal Counsel
About this Gig
Vague commercial contracts cause scope creep, payment disputes, misclassification penalties, and lost intellectual property. Whether hiring software engineers or delivering client services, you need ironclad, enforceable contracts governed by U.S. law.
I am Jerry A. Villanueva, a licensed U.S. Attorney (Bar No. 004618). I draft institutional commercial contracts that clearly define deliverables, secure clean asset transfers, and strictly limit your liability.
Key Contracts Provided:
- Independent Contractor & Consulting Agreements (IRS Classification Aligned)
- Master Software Development Agreements & Agile SOW Frameworks
- Explicit "Work Made for Hire" & Definitive IP Assignment Provisions
- Mutual & Unilateral Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Vendor, Agency, and Client Service Agreements
- Robust Breach, Indemnification, and Limitation of Liability Protocols
Protect your cash flow, secure proprietary code, and establish clear operational boundaries.
Select your package or message me with your contract requirements today.
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FAQ
How do your contractor agreements protect against misclassification risks?
I draft covenants establishing contractor independence: behavioral control boundaries, equipment autonomy, tax responsibilities, and non-exclusivity clauses designed to comply with IRS and state-level worker classification st
Does the software development agreement ensure our company owns the source code?
Yes. It features explicit "Work Made for Hire" clauses combined with a broad, present-tense assignment of all intellectual property, moral rights, inventions, and derivative works upon development.
Can I use the Statement of Work (SOW) template for multiple ongoing projects?
Yes. The Standard and Premium tiers decouple the Master Agreement terms from individual projects, allowing you to quickly execute new SOWs for upcoming milestones without renegotiating legal terms.
Are non-compete and non-solicitation clauses included?
I include legally enforceable non-solicitation clauses regarding clients and personnel, as well as confidentiality restrictions. Non-compete provisions are structured strictly in compliance with applicable state and federal FTC regulations.
Can you draft these agreements to protect either the client or the service provider?
Yes. Specify whether you are the hiring party (seeking broad IP control and strict warranties) or the service provider/agency (seeking safe-harbor payment provisions and capped liability), and I will tailor the agre
