Contracts

Contract Law

What is a contract?

A contract,  by definition,is an agreement entered into by two or more parties with the serious intention of creating a legal obligation or obligations, which may or may not have elements in writing. Contracts can also be formed orally “parol” contracts. The remedy at law for breach of contract is usually “damages” – monetary compensation at the end of a lawsuit. In equity, the remedy can be specific performance of the contract or an injunction. Both remedies award the damaged party the “benefit of the bargain” or expectation damages, which are greater than mere reliance damages, as in promissory estoppel.

Contract law covers a wide variety of legal services. In some cases clients need formal business agreements for a new or existing corporation. Other times, clients find themselves suing another individual over a breach of contract issue, one of the most common aspects of civil law. Perhaps you need an attorney to draw up a sales agreement for some business assets? Regardless of the size of your claim or corporation, if you need the services of a qualified business attorney regarding a contract issue, the law offices of Siegel Siegel & Wright can help.

Just a few of our services…

• Business law and litigation — Comprehensive counsel and representation from start-up and agreements to contract litigation and tortious interference
• Civil litigation — Plaintiff or defense representation in contract disputes, construction litigation, deceptive trade practices, insurance claims and professional malpractice
• Employment litigation — Employee or employer representation in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and employment agreements
• FLSA wage and hour claims — Individual and collective actions for unpaid overtime or minimum wage violations
• Whistleblower claims — Retaliation lawsuits by public employee and private sector workers, and Qui Tam lawsuits for exposing fraud against the government
• Real estate law and litigation — Transactions and refinancing, recovery of earnest monies and other real estate and property litigation in Florida