Contracts serve a wide range of functions in the business sector. From establishing the rules under which a corporation will operate, to protecting proprietary information, to ensuring payment for the performance of services, to leasing property to commercial tenants, contracts play an integral role in virtually every aspect of your operations. Unfortunately, despite their tremendous importance, contracts are often breached, misinterpreted, or deliberately written in such a way as to create ambiguity. In other cases, contracts may contain provisions that are legally unenforceable.
Before preparing or agreeing to any commercial contract, be sure to consult an experienced business lawyer in Baltimore. An attorney has the knowledge, background, and training to review your contracts thoroughly, detecting pitfalls so you can avoid them. Generic internet templates lack the detail and sophistication needed to protect your business, making customized contract drafting services essential. From negotiating better terms, to preparing custom contracts for your business, to fighting for compensation if a breach of contract occurs, our commercial contract attorneys are dedicated to serving your company. For a free consultation about your business contract needs, contact the Heyman Law Firm online, or call (410) 305-9287 today.
Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Commercial Contracts
There are many types of contracts which may become necessary during the course of business. It is critical to obtain all contracts in writing, as verbal agreements cannot be referred to in the event of future disputes. Without a written agreement in place, and thus, no written record, it may be difficult or impossible to prove your case should a breach or anticipatory breach of contract occur in the future.
At the Heyman Law Firm, our attorneys are highly experienced in preparing, reviewing, and revising business contracts and agreements of all varieties, from the everyday to the niche and complex. Types of commercial contracts our firm can assist your small business with include:
- Business dissolution agreements
- Business loan agreements
- Buy-sell agreements
- Company formation agreements
- Commercial leases
- Corporate bylaws
- Customer agreements
- Employment agreements
- Executive compensation agreements
- Independent contractor agreements
- Internet agreements
- Licensing and distribution agreements
- Merger and acquisition agreements
- Noncompete agreements
- Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Procurement agreements
- Property management agreements
- Purchase orders
- Sales agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Subcontractor agreements
- Supplier contracts
- Software licenses
- Stock purchase agreements
- Teaming agreements
- Vendor agreements
- Warranties
Why Do You Need a Business Contract Lawyer?
Numerous boilerplate contracts and agreements are available for free download on the internet. Combined with the speed and convenience of using an online template, this can be tempting for business owners looking to minimize their costs.
Unfortunately, generic contract templates can cost your business more money than they save. These templates invariably lack the nuance, detail, and specificity needed to adequately protect your business, or to clearly address all necessary aspects of your deal. By resorting to generic templates on the internet, you risk needlessly exposing your business to liability. This is especially true for niche or specialty businesses, which require precisely tailored, industry-specific documentation.
Fortunately, these types of issues can be avoided by working with an experienced commercial contracts lawyer in Baltimore, like the attorneys of the Heyman Law Firm, who have prepared numerous contracts and agreements for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, sole proprietors, independent contractors, and subcontractors across widely varied industries. By drafting original, finely-tuned contracts that protect your interests and meet your needs, our attorneys give your business more clarity, more precision, and more peace of mind.
Baltimore Commercial Contract Attorneys for Small Businesses in Maryland
At the Heyman Law Firm, our versatile business contract attorneys possess the skill and experience to draft, revise, or negotiate contracts pertaining to a broad range of issues, from loans and leases to vendor and supplier agreements. Whether you are purchasing equipment, selling your business, merging with another company, ordering a shipment of goods, forming an entity, dissolving the entity, expanding a franchise, acquiring property, offering a service, or pursuing other goals, our dedicated business lawyers are here to guide and advise you. We can also provide assistance if your business needs help resolving a contractual dispute, such as a dispute over what the contract entails, whether a certain clause is enforceable, or whether a breach or anticipatory breach has occurred.
To discuss your commercial contract needs in a free legal consultation, call the Heyman Law Firm at (410) 305-9287, or contact our law offices online today. We serve businesses throughout Maryland.