Contracts

Overview

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We can meet with you when you need to draw up a contract, and we can help you review a contract someone else drew up (preferably before you sign it). Additionally, we can help you enforce a contract, or defend against an attack of your contract, should you find yourself in need of either service. Whatever your contract needs are, our contract attorneys can help.  We can help you with:

  • Contract Drafting and Review
  • Commerical Leases
  • Human Resources Issues 
  • Employment Agreements
  • Non-Compete Agreements
  • Compliance with State and Federal Laws
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation 

The Importance of Contracts

When properly done, contracts can prevent future misunderstandings by clearly defining the rights and obligations of each party.  This is true no matter how big or small the transaction may be. By having everything in writing, misunderstandings are avoided, and the risk of future litigation or liability is minimized. Contracts also allow you to address future possibilities if they occur, even if those possibilities are unlikely – so you are covered.

Creating a Contract and Contract Review

A contract is simply an agreement between two or more parties that is legally enforceable. A contract is created when those parties agree to exchange something of value. For example, a painter agrees to paint your kitchen, and you agree to pay a certain amount for those services – and a contract is created.  Contracts are a common and indispensable feature of everyday life.   Florida Law requires that almost all contracts be in writing, and you should always do so, or otherwise risk your agreement being unenforceable.

CONTRACT REVIEW

In both personal and business situations, you may be asked to sign a contract prepared by another party. Our contract attorneys can review the contract, answer your questions, explain various clauses and provisions, and help you determine what changes may be necessary, or whether you should sign it.

BOILERPLATE CONTRACTS

Many individuals, including business owners, try to save time and money by using fill-in-the-blank, boiler-plate contracts found online, trusting that these forms will adequately protect their rights. However, these cookie-cutter forms are not customized for the party’s specific needs, and may overlook important aspects of the transaction and leave the parties vulnerable to later misunderstandings or problems.

Get Help

The single most common mistake that we see clients make is signing a contract without first talking to an attorney. This can often cost the uninformed party far more in time, worry, and expense when compared with the cost of simply meeting with an attorney beforehand. We could have very easily saved many people time and money if they would have called us ahead of time, before signing the contract. Please remember that it is almost always less expensive to hire an attorney than to not hire one!

Give us a call at 305 668 6090 for a free confidential consultation to discuss your specific needs.