Clear approach + affordable. Agreements are essential to business, but not all agreements are legally enforceable. Experienced contract attorney can help you draft, review, and enforce contracts so that you can protect your business interests.
We have a deep understanding of the law governing contracts, including the Uniform Commercial Code and common law. We can help you identify potential pitfalls in your contracts and negotiate favorable terms. We can also help you enforce your contracts if they are breached.
Our contract attorneys have a proven track record of success. We have recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for our clients in contract disputes.
Affordable legal services are essential to ensuring that everyone has access to justice. They can help to protect our basic rights, promote economic security, and build stronger communities. If you need legal help, please do not hesitate to reach out for assistance.
Contact us today to get help with your contract needs.
The client’s individual situation determines whether an aggressive approach is required. While our firm fights the legal battle, the client can focus on running the business. Sometimes the relationship between the parties to a contract is so convoluted that it may resemble a fraud scheme. In international contracts the back-and-forth leveraging between the seller and buyer may also look very suspicious.
Experienced Lawyer Helps You Draft, Review, and Enforce Contracts
Here are some of the services we offer:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- Negotiating contract terms
- Enforcing contracts
- Advising on contract law
- Resolving contract disputes
Additionally, we help with filings: profit and non-profit corporations, LLC, partnership, fictitious name/DBA, amendments, dissolutions, apostille, annual reports & reinstatements, EIN/tax id documents, registered agent service, certificates of good standing, incumbency, and stock certificates.
Experienced contract attorney is ready to help you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Us? To Get the Legal Advice You Need to Understand Contracts
Contract law is complex and confusing, often even for judges. That’s why it’s important to have a contract attorney on your side when you’re negotiating a contract or reviewing a contract that’s been presented to you.
A contract attorney can help you understand the terms and conditions of a contract, negotiate favorable terms, and protect your interests. They can also help you draft contracts that are legally binding and enforceable.
If you’re involved in a contract dispute, a contract attorney can represent you in court or arbitration. They can also help you settle a dispute out of court.
Here are some of the benefits of working with a contract attorney:
- They have the expertise and experience to understand complex contract law.
- They can help you negotiate favorable terms in a contract.
- They can help you draft contracts that are legally binding and enforceable.
- They can represent you in court or arbitration if you’re involved in a contract dispute.
- They can help you settle a dispute out of court.
If you’re involved in a contract, it’s important to have a contract attorney on your side. Contact a contract attorney today to get the legal advice you need.
There are many benefits to having written contracts in business, and having an experienced contract attorney review them can only add to those benefits. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Written contracts provide clarity and certainty. When all of the terms of an agreement are written down and agreed upon by both parties, there is no room for misunderstandings or disputes down the road. This can save time, money, and stress in the event of a disagreement.
- Written contracts protect your interests. A well-drafted contract can help to ensure that your rights are protected in the event of a dispute. For example, a contract can specify the terms of payment, the scope of work, and the remedies available in the event of breach.
- Written contracts build trust. When you take the time to put your agreements in writing, it shows that you are serious about the relationship and that you are committed to honoring your commitments. This can help to build trust and confidence between you and your business partners.
- Written contracts can help you grow your business. By having a clear and concise contract in place, you can make it easier for potential clients and partners to do business with you. This can help you to close more deals and grow your business faster.
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (“CISG”)
CISG may apply to international contracts for the sale of goods between parties in signatory nations. It provides uniform rules that govern contract formation, remedies, and damages. CISG affords a generous array of remedies and takes into account different social, economic, and legal systems. Our office advises on and litigates matters falling within purview of CISG.
Here are the key points:
- CISG may apply to international contracts for the sale of goods between parties in signatory nations.
- CISG provides uniform rules that govern contract formation, remedies, and damages.
- CISG affords a generous array of remedies and takes into account different social, economic, and legal systems.
- Our office advises on and litigates matters falling within purview of CISG.
If you have any questions about CISG or need legal assistance with an international contract, please contact our office.
What is a Contract?
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that creates a legally enforceable obligation. A contract can be written or oral, but it is always best to have a written contract to avoid any misunderstandings.
The Elements of a Contract
There are four essential elements that must be present for a contract to be valid:
- Offer: One party must make an offer to the other party.
- Acceptance: The other party must accept the offer.
- Consideration: Each party must give something of value to the other party.
- Intention to Create Legal Relations: Both parties must intend to create a legally binding contract.
Types of Contracts
There are many different types of contracts, but some of the most common types include:
- Bilateral Contracts: In a bilateral contract, both parties make promises to each other. For example, a contract for the sale of goods is a bilateral contract because the buyer promises to pay the seller for the goods, and the seller promises to deliver the goods to the buyer.
- Unilateral Contracts: In a unilateral contract, only one party makes a promise. For example, a contract to find a lost dog is a unilateral contract because the person who lost the dog promises to pay a reward to the person who finds the dog.
- Formal Contracts: Formal contracts must be in writing and signed by both parties to be valid. For example, contracts for the sale of land are formal contracts.
- Informal Contracts: Informal contracts do not have to be in writing to be valid. For example, a contract to buy a cup of coffee is an informal contract.
Void Contracts: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
If the subject matter of a contract is illegal, that contract is void from the start. Gambling contracts are absolutely void and unenforceable by reason of public policy. So too are contracts where one of the contracting parties exceeded its authority in entering into the pact, like where a township exceeds its statutory authority in entering into a contract, the township’s act is ultra vires and the resulting contract is void ab initio.
A void contract is a contract that is not legally binding. This means that neither party to the contract has any legal rights or obligations under the contract. Void contracts are void ab initio, which means that they are void from the beginning.
There are several reasons why a contract may be void. Some of the most common reasons include:
- Lack of capacity: One or both parties to the contract may not have the legal capacity to contract. For example, a minor (someone under the age of 18) cannot enter into a contract without the consent of their parent or guardian.
- Illegality: The contract may be for an illegal purpose. For example, a contract to commit a crime is void.
- Fraud: One party to the contract may have defrauded the other party. For example, if one party lies about the value of a property to sell it to the other party, the contract may be void.
- Coercion: One party to the contract may have coerced the other party into signing the contract. For example, if one party threatens to harm the other party if they do not sign the contract, the contract may be void.
If you are considering entering into a contract, it is important to have an attorney review the contract to make sure that it is valid. If you have signed a contract that you believe is void, you should contact an attorney to discuss your options.
Here are some tips for avoiding void contracts:
- Ensure that all parties have capacity to contract.
- Ensure that the contract is for a legal purpose.
- Read the contract carefully before signing it.
- Do not sign a contract if you do not understand it.
- Get an attorney to review the contract before you sign it.
By following these tips, you can help to avoid void contracts and protect your legal rights.
Also, don’t sign if you do not understand it. In Allied Van Lines, Inc. v. Bratton, 351 So.2d 344, 347–48 (Fla. 1977), the Florida Supreme Court articulated this principle of law in no uncertain terms:
It has long been held in Florida that one is bound by his contract. Unless one can show facts and circumstances to demonstrate that he was prevented from reading the contract, or that he was induced by statements of the other party to refrain from reading the contract, it is binding. No party to a written contract in this state can defend against its enforcement on the sole ground that he signed it without reading it.
In line with this principle, one court decided that: although Ms. H… was 92 years old, had a fourth-grade education, could not spell, often had to sound out words while reading, had memory problems, was increasingly confused, and she “could not possibly have understood what she was signing” when she signed a financial agreement containing an arbitration agreement, she was nevertheless bound by the agreement where there was no evidence that the admissions staff at Spring Lake used any improper methods to obtain her signature or misled her, and that “[f]or better or worse, her limited abilities are not a basis to prevent the enforceability of this contract.” See Spring Lake NC, LLC v. Holloway, 110 So.3d 916, 917 (Fla 2d DCA 2013); see also Rocky Creek Ret. Props., Inc. v. Estate of Fox, 19 So.3d 1105, 1108 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009) (holding that a party is generally bound by a contract the party signs unless he was prevented from reading the contract or induced by the other party to refrain from reading it, and “[t]his is true whether a party is physically unable to read the agreement, or simply chooses not to read the agreement”).