Drafting contracts and leases, negotiating their terms, reviewing and auditing existing or proposed leases, and resolving disputes around business contracts and commercial leases are all within my area of expertise.
In a world of perfect business ethics, all parties would keep their word and fulfill their promises. However, business contract and lease disputes arise frequently.
Sometimes, one party fails to honor their word. Sometimes, both parties interpret the language of their contract differently, and did not care to clarify their views fully at the start of their business relationship. Sometimes, parties engage in unfair competition or deceptive trade practices. As your business lawyer, I will pursue every venue to defend your interests, and use the law to its full extent to achieve a successful resolution.
I represent clients in cases of breach of contract, contract language interpretation, clarification of contract terms, etc. When a business counterpart proposes a contract, it is essential that you receive proper guidance in clarifying ambiguous terms. When you draft or negotiate a business contract, it is also vital that the outlines of the contract be clear: in case of a lawsuit, such clarity may help the court enforce terms and award damages in your favor.
Many businesses make the error of trusting template contracts found online. These boiler plate contracts are often drafted in terms that are equivocal or insufficiently defined. When a lawsuit arises, any contract that is not watertight will increase the cost of resolving the dispute. It may even make it impossible for the business to reach a favorable settlement.
I avoid all this unnecessary expense and trouble. My experience enables me to identify problems in any business contract or commercial lease that is offered to you or drafted by a third party. My mission consists in reviewing these thoroughly, and finding out the problem areas before they become actual issues.