We highly recommend that you have a lawyer review your business agreement in a variety of different contexts. A lawyer can explain your rights under the agreement, clarify legal terminology, ensure that the agreement protects you, or evaluate whether someone else has breached the contract. It’s important to get legal advice about contracts because after you sign them, you are held to their terms. An agreement that you didn’t fully understand or didn’t follow could come back to bite your business. You need a lawyer to advise you before you get into a difficult situation. If you’re already in a difficult situation with a contract, you need to find out the best way to move forward.
New Business Agreement? Have a Lawyer Look It Over
Suppose you’re signing a new agreement on your business’s behalf with another business or individual for services. In that case, we recommend that you have a lawyer review it for unclear terms or ambiguous language, as well as for terms that protect you in case of a dispute. Unclear or ambiguous language can cause problems when interpreting what the contract requires – the parties may be unsure of how to follow the contract, or one party may try to use the ambiguous terms to their advantage. Good contracts have clear language that explains exactly what each party must do.
Good contracts also include language that protects each party in the event of a dispute. For example, a purchasing contract may have a clause that explains what happens if a delivery is late. Some business contracts include a lot of detail about damages that must be paid or discounts given if contract terms aren’t followed. This level of detail can be helpful because it leaves no question that the parties agreed on a specific remedy.
Existing Contract that the Other Party Breached? Have a Lawyer Look It Over
If you have a business contract and believe that the other party breached its terms, get a lawyer to review it. The lawyer can advise you on the strength of your case and the damages you can seek for the breach. You may need your lawyer to prepare a demand letter or pursue a lawsuit. Alternatively, you may need practical advice on mending your business relationship with the other party and moving on. You should have your lawyer revise the contract to better reflect each party’s obligations.
Just Getting Started? Talk to a Lawyer about Business Formation
If you’re just getting your business off the ground, you probably need some advice about important business formation documents. For example, you may need articles of incorporation or a partnership agreement, depending on the business type. You may need purchase or sales contracts with other businesses. You may need confidentiality agreements or contractor agreements. It’s best to start with a solid foundation of legal documents and a lawyer you can call when your business grows or changes. Daigle Law Office attorneys are here to help with your business formation needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
My family business is involved in a dispute over a contract. Can you help?
Daigle Law Office helps both small and large businesses with their contract disputes. We’re the dependable local business lawyers you and your family can trust with your important contractual issues. Please give us a call to schedule a consultation with our staff.
I have a Massachusetts business contract dispute, but I’m concerned that taking it to court could generate bad publicity for my business. What should I do?
We encourage you to schedule a consultation with our firm, Daigle Law Office. Our firm helps clients with creative and practical solutions to difficult business problems. You may have options such as private settlement negotiations or a confidential business mediation that would get your case out of the public eye. We’ll strategize with you to find the best solution for your business dispute.
We’re Here to Help with Business Agreement Issues
Do you need a reliable opinion on a business agreement? Do you have a business dispute involving a contract and need legal advice? Then you’re looking for Daigle Law Office’s dependable, experienced business lawyers. Our attorneys can provide you with knowledgeable assistance with Massachusetts business contracts. We help clients who need solid and reliable legal advice about their options moving forward. To schedule a consultation, call 508-771-7444 or use our convenient Contact Form.
