Contracts

Contracts

Contracts are an important way to describe the expectations, rights and obligations between parties in a business arrangement.  When properly constructed, contracts are enforceable by the courts. So from the beginning, it is important that both parties understand exactly what it is they are signing and what liabilities that may carry.

If you are running a business, it is important that you use the right contract language to preserve your legal rights and limit your exposure to liability.

Our attorneys are continuously monitoring changes in state and federal laws and regulations so they can always provide the best legal advice.  As part of that work, they also maintain a comprehensive library of contract templates and other documents that are consistent with current laws.  These include:

  • Residential improvement contracts
  • Commercial contracts
  • Change orders
  • Invoices
  • Letters to the owner
  • Demand letters
  • Mechanics liens and stop orders
  • Warranties
  • Promissory notes
  • Code of safe practices

If you are considering signing a contract or need to make sure you are using the right contract for your business, meet with one our attorneys for a free initial consultation before you sign on the bottom line.

A pen signing a legal document, focusing on the signature line.

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