Do I need a lawyer to look over SOW?

[Anan Smith]

If I'm planning on putting in my scope of work the stipulation that if the work isn't finished within the agreed upon timeline, a certain amount will be deducted from the last draw, do I need the scope of work to be reviewed by a lawyer to make it legally binding?

[Ama S.]

No you don't need an attorney to make a contract or agreement entered into by two adults legally binding as long as the terms of the contract or agreement are not prohibited by your local laws