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Comprehensive Legal Support For Business Contracts

Every business owner knows that their business contracts are legally binding agreements between two or more parties. Agreements for vendor relationships, commercial leases, employees or franchises can take various forms, including written, oral and even implied alliances. Most business owners will anticipate contract disputes from time to time. It is just part of doing business.

While written contracts provide the best clarity and enforceability, handshake agreements and other types of contracts are also enforceable. Some business owners make the costly mistake of trying to resolve a breach of contract or contract fraud on their own without the assistance of a business and commercial law attorney. It is not mandatory to have a lawyer resolve contract disputes in Kentucky. However, engaging legal counsel is often the most efficient way to get back to the business of running your business.

How A Louisville Contracts Lawyer Can Help Your Business

At Conliffe, Sandmann & Sullivan, PLLC, our attorneys draw from over 50 years of combined legal experience resolving a wide range of contract disputes involving business law, commercial law and employment law. We can help your business with:

  • Review and drafting: Our services include reviewing and drafting contracts to ensure they are clear, enforceable and compliant with state and federal regulations.
  • Negotiation: We are skilled in negotiating terms to prevent potential disputes and protect our clients’ rights when breaches do occur.
  • Mediation or arbitration: We can guide clients through alternative dispute resolution and provide mediation services to effectively resolve conflicts.
  • Litigation: If a resolution cannot be reached through negotiation or mediation, our attorneys represent clients in court to pursue or defend against claims of breach.
  • Advisory role: Our clients trust us to provide legal advice on the implications of contract terms and possible outcomes of disputes.

Our attorneys are well-versed in the nuances of the ever-evolving statutes, case law and business regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Louisville contract lawyers provide experienced guidance tailored to protect our clients’ best interests. Here are answers to a few questions:

What qualifies as a breach of contract?

A breach of contract happens when one party breaks any of the terms or does not meet their responsibilities as specified in a legitimate contract, such as not completing the agreed-to work on time or providing broken goods or faulty services. 

Can I get compensation for breach of contract?

Yes, the nonbreaching party may be entitled to compensation. This typically involves filing a lawsuit in which the court may award damages to compensate for losses resulting from the breach.

What damages could be recovered?

Damages for breach of contract can include:

  • Compensatory damages: Covers direct losses and costs incurred from the breach.
  • Consequential damages: Pays for indirect and foreseeable losses that result from the breach.
  • Punitive damages: These are rare in contract cases and are intended to punish willful misconduct.
  • Specific performance: In some cases, the court may order the breaching party to fulfill their contractual obligations.
  • Cancellation and restitution: Returns any benefit conferred to the breaching party, such as returning a down payment for work or a product.

Speak With Our Louisville Contracts Attorneys Soon

Learn more about how we can be your partner in navigating contract and commercial law matters. Call our office at 502-934-7090 or send us an online inquiry to schedule a consultation.