Business contracts are made every day in all kinds of industries, and sometimes even in personal dealings. The point of a contract is to have an agreement in writing that can be upheld by the law. Properly done and fully executed contracts are legal documents and breaching one may result in serious ramifications for a business, an employee, or an individual.
Often, breach of contract is not clear and obvious, and that’s when you need a breach of contract lawyer in Shelby County, AL.
Our lawyers at Bachus, Brom & Taylor, LLC have extensive experience representing parties who believe that another party has violated a contract, and defending those who are accused of breaching a contract. If you’re dealing with a breach of contract issue, our Shelby County, AL breach of contract lawyers can help you come to an agreeable resolution.
Put simply, a breach of contract is an act that breaks the terms set out in a contract. In a legal context, however, the definition extends to a failure, lacking legal excuse, to deliver on a promise that forms part or all of a contract.
There are different levels of contract breaches. A partial breach of contract indicates a party failed to perform some of the material aspects of the contract. A material breach of contract, however, means the contract’s provisions were violated so severely as to nullify the entire contract.
Some examples of a breach of contract include:
Our Shelby County, AL breach of contract lawyers can provide legal guidance in a variety of ways.
If you have reason to believe that another party intends to breach a contract, you may be entitled to pursue anticipatory repudiation. By showing that you have evidence that the party will breach the contract (for instance, by not completing a job on time), then you may take them to court before losing money, resources, and time to a breach of contract.
Likewise, Bachus, Brom & Taylor, LLC can act as mediators in contract disputes, represent you on either side of a contract dispute, or assist in drawing up strong contracts to help you avoid problems in the future.
Contracts are an important foundation of ethical business and honest negotiations. As such, a breach of contract may be a serious matter that costs your business valuable time, money, and resources.
If you are actively dealing with issues or anticipate a breach of contract, now is the time to contact our Shelby County, AL breach of contract lawyer. Bachus, Brom & Taylor, LLC has the experience, dedication, and know-how to reach a positive resolution for your contract dispute, and the toughness to litigate should it become necessary.
