California Contract Agreement Attorney
In a perfect world, businesses would enter into contracts and both parties would do what they promised. In the real world, business contracts are not always black and white. Issues can arise as to interpretation and compliance.
At the Bez Law Firm, P.C. in Sacramento, California, our lawyers believe that the best way to avoid contract disputes is to get good legal advice up front. No one should sign a contract without understanding what the terms are. If the terms are vague or subject to different interpretations, either side can exploit that lack of clarity in future litigation.
Breach of Contract Claims
Breach of contract claims are one of the most common business disputes. There can be as many different types of disputes as there are types of contracts. Here are some examples:
- Business sales: If the seller overstates a business's earnings, the party buying the business can sue for misrepresentation. If the buyer backs out of an agreement, the seller can sue for the escrow deposit.
- Employment contracts: If the employer wrongfully terminates an employee or does not pay promised severance, the employee can sue the business.
- Non-compete claims: The employer can bring a breach of contract claim if the employee does something that is prohibited by the agreement, such as work for a competing company. The company can be sued if the agreement is too overreaching.
- Partnership agreements: Partnership and shareholder disputes can arise years after the contract was signed when there is a change that affects the business or one side does not do what he or she promised.
- Vendors: Billing fraud or failure to perform are common breaches in vendor contract disputes.
Contract disputes are usually about money. Most contracts require alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation and arbitration before you go to court. While our lawyers are willing and able to represent you in court, a negotiated settlement is often in the best interests of the client.
For More Information About Contract Disputes
For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation with our Sacramento contract dispute attorneys, call 916-643-9624 or fill out the contact form on this website.
