West Palm Beach Contract Dispute Lawyer

West Palm Beach Contract Dispute Attorney

Dealing with a contract dispute can be an infuriating situation to handle on your own. Depending on your own knowledge of business disputes and litigation, you may not know exactly what to do next. That’s why it’s so important to consult and retain experienced legal counsel. Contract law can be inherently complex and difficult to navigate. If you’re dealing with a contract dispute, reach out to a skilled West Palm Beach contract dispute lawyer today.

LMK Legal can assist you in figuring out the exact nature of your contract dispute. Then, we can determine how to resolve a business contract dispute in your favor through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. You want to make sure your dispute is resolvable and that your rights are protected. Whether you are dealing with actions against contractors or trying to refute a verbal agreement, you are going to want an experienced lawyer by your side to work out a solution that benefits you.

How Can a Contract Dispute Lawyer Help You?

By hiring a contract dispute lawyer to handle your situation, you are entrusting your resolution to a seasoned professional. We can offer you many different solutions and opportunities to get your contract dispute resolved before moving on to litigation. It’s important to try multiple avenues. As long as your dispute is still within the Florida statute of limitations for contract disputes, which is five years, we can help in the following ways:

Collaborative Effort

Our entire approach to resolving contract disputes is collaborative and comprehensive. After all, you want to get the most out of your consultation. Once we learn the details of your case, we can offer you tailor-made solutions and legal strategies to get your contract dispute resolved. If you decide that our legal team is a good fit for what you need, we can continue together from there.

Thorough Assessment

Contracts can be difficult to navigate if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. Thankfully, we do. Our legal team can thoroughly assess your situation. We can go through the contract in question, investigating the finer details that have led to a dispute. There may be a chance that the contract already has built-in clauses regarding resolution. There might even be provisions for addressing concerns through mediation.

Mediation

It’s understandable to want to resolve your situation quickly and avoid litigation. Litigation can be public and costly, and you may not want to deal with that if possible. Mediation can be a way to sit down with the other party and calmly discuss the problem at hand. A neutral third party will be there to keep things civil and focused.

Effective Negotiations

If mediation fails or isn’t a workable option for you, we can negotiate a settlement with the other party before the case ends up being decided through litigation. We can reach a favorable conclusion that largely benefits you. Above all, we can represent your rights as needed and lay out your demands for a swift resolution.

Litigation

Sometimes, negotiation is not enough, and things need to be settled in a court of law through litigation. If that happens, you are going to want someone on your side who has experience in handling business litigation. We can initiate proceedings or defend you if legal action is taken against you. We can work together to prepare a viable legal strategy to resolve your contract dispute.

Business Litigation in West Palm Beach

Every company in West Palm Beach has to deal with business litigation at some point, particularly in contract disputes. Recently, there was a contract dispute over the management of the Sunset Lounge. The city was engaged in a contract dispute with the company that won a bid to manage the building, Vita Lounge LLC. The resulting legal battle resulted in the city having to pay the company millions.

West Palm Beach updated its ordinance in February to award 18% of city contracts to small businesses and those operated by women and minorities. With more contract work on the way, there is sure to be any number of ongoing contract disputes that come with it. Working with an experienced business litigation lawyer can help companies navigate these challenges, protect their interests, and avoid costly legal mistakes.

FAQs

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Lawyer Go Over a Contract?

The amount it may cost you to have a lawyer go over a contract will depend entirely on the details of your case, the contents of the contract, and what your ultimate goal is for engaging the lawyer’s services. The more complex the contract is, the more the lawyer is going to require for their services. Other factors include the lawyer’s education, experience, and availability.

How Do You Take Legal Action for Breach of Contract in Florida?

The first step in taking legal action for breach of contract in Florida is engaging the services of a contract lawyer. They can work with you to figure out your first steps. You will need to prove that a valid contract exists, that the other party knowingly breached it, and that you have suffered damages as a result of that breach.

Can a Lawyer Help You Get Out of a Contract?

Yes, a lawyer can sometimes help you get out of a contract. However, it depends entirely on the details of the contract and how ironclad it might be. Your lawyer can review the contents of the contract, identify any potential loopholes that can help you, and even negotiate with the other party. Ultimately, you might get out of said contract with a lawyer’s help, but there are no guarantees.

Can You Take Legal Action Against a Lawyer for Breach of Contract?

Yes, you can take legal action against a lawyer for breach of contract, provided you have evidence that proves your claim. If a lawyer fails to uphold their contractual obligations to you, you can reach out to another lawyer and file a claim against the first lawyer for breach of contract.

Consult a Contract Dispute Lawyer Today

When two parties sign a contract, it’s not unreasonable to expect the other party to abide by the rules of that contract. If they don’t, you shouldn’t hesitate to seek legal assistance in resolving a contract dispute.

LMK Legal can work out a way to resolve the dispute, or we can represent you throughout the litigation process if it comes to that. Contact us to schedule a consultation with a valued team member.