When doing a coding project for lawyers, hire a lawyer. That is all.

Story? I sense they (tried to )screwed you over

Just commenting to see the story if op posts it

Story: 2 years ago I started a project with this client that was supposed to take just 16 weeks. It's 48 weeks later now and we still can't come to agreement on what "done" means. They passive-aggressively refused to empower a good PM to be able to follow the Agile process outlined in the proposal, opting instead to have an executive board discuss and approve all changes. Discussions by that board on critical path parts of the project were tabled or endlessly debated without regard for the milestones.

But now...NOW they're quoting chapter and verse to me about what _I_ agreed to in the SOW. They seem to be ignoring this little paragraph I had included (cont.)

"It is important to the project timeline that we promptly get answers to requests for information, feedback, and signoff of deliverables. In all methods of communication, if you are unable to come to a full decision on a particular deliverable in time to complete it by its due date, project progress will necessarily halt and the launch date will likely be pushed back in proportion to any delays. Prompt decision-making and communication will, therefore, be key to the on-time success of the project. We recommend that you designate a single point of contact who is empowered to quickly make decisions on behalf of your management team and act in the interests of the site owner(s)."

(Cont.)

So now I'm told that I'll be getting a communication "with bite in it" telling me what a terrible dilemma I've put them into and how I totally screwed up. But I'm prepared to walk away and leave them with unfinished software if they get too up in my face. The project is 95% done and 75% funded, which means I've already gone above and beyond. Missed or misinterpreted requirements are on them.

@stackodev read your story, i'm no lawyer at all but it looks like you have stipulated that clausule in your agreement quite clearly. Iy's your customer that tries to mess with it. I would advise to get a lawyer yourself and when push comes to shove, you sue them, once your lawyer says you'll surely win. Keep us posted, and fare thee well.

Update: they're wanting to continue with the project to its conclusion. The long but professional rant I sent them explaining why they suck at software project management seems to have done the trick. For now.

@stackodev still, cover yourself in with your lawyer. And ask for warranty or collateral in casz they don't fulfill their end.

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