Just happened across a good post that's pertinent to the small press, in regards to contracts, etc. It's from 'Miss Snark' — an unidentified blogging literary agent:

First, anyone who writes to me and says "I have a contract in hand and I need an agent" gets a call back that day. Many times I've not taken the author on, but I've looked at the contract and given a few pointers. It's the very least I can do - sort of like banking some good will to make up for some of my other less savory activities.

'Miss Snark' goes on to say:

However, you can always find an attorney versed in intellectual property to give you some advice. You need to be VERY clear that you just want a review, not a negotiation. You also want to sent some limits on time so you don't end up with a bill that's bigger than your mortgage.

She suggests this even when "no money" isinvlolved in the transaction.

Anyway, read more here.