Our Contract Law Practice

With decades of extensive experience in contract law, Montague Law provides personalized legal assistance to help businesses handle the complexities of drafting, negotiating, and enforcing vital business contracts.

Contracts form the backbone of every business relationship, making it essential to have legal counsel who understands not just contract law but also your business objectives. Montague Law offers wide-ranging services, whether you are drafting a new contractual agreement, negotiating contract terms, or addressing conflicts. Our attorneys are dedicated to working closely with you, ensuring every contract is clear, enforceable, and aligned with your long-term goals.

We offer guidance on managing contractual obligations and resolving disputes, helping you mitigate risks and avoid potential legal issues. Having a lawyer who has been in the trenches litigating contracts in court is crucial, as we know where contracts tend to go off the rails and lead to later disputes.

Contract Drafting & Review

We provide careful contract drafting and review services so every agreement is clear, enforceable, and tailored to your needs. Our attorneys focus on guarding your interests and minimizing risk. Often it’s the “boilerplate” or “legalese” parts of a contract that can make or break you in a later contract dispute, so we make sure these are drafted in your favor or at least as fairly as possible based on your negotiating position.

Contract Negotiation

Our team negotiates to ensure favorable terms that align with your business objectives. In complex negotiations, we strive to secure legally sound and advantageous agreements.

Contract Disputes & Enforcement

If disputes arise, we offer skilled representation in resolving contract-related issues. Our services include mediation, arbitration, and litigation, focusing on achieving favorable outcomes while minimizing operational disruption.

Contract Compliance

We help businesses manage their contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions and providing ongoing legal support to address any issues arising over the contract’s life.

Breach of Contract

Our attorneys guide you in enforcing your rights and seeking remedies for contract breaches. We work to protect your interests and secure the best possible outcome.

Contract Risk Assessment

We conduct thorough risk evaluations of your contracts, identifying vulnerabilities and advising on strategies.

Contract Renewals & Amendments

We assist in reviewing and negotiating contract renewals and amendments, ensuring that changes are appropriately documented and the revised agreements continue to protect your interests.

Confidentiality & NDAs

We draft and review confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to safeguard your sensitive information and trade secrets. We also guide you when someone asks you to sign an NDA. An NDA is often unnecessary and may impose unclear legal obligations on your part that significantly increase your risk of being sued.

Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements

We help you draft and negotiate intellectual property (IP) agreements, ensuring that your IP rights are protected and the terms of use are clear.

LLC Operating Agreements

We prepare and review comprehensive operating agreements that fit the ownership and management structure of your LLC, ensuring that owner rights and responsibilities and transfer of ownership provisions reflect the expectations and needs of the owners. We also prepare and review amended operating agreements as your business changes and grows.

Vendor & Supplier Contracts

We negotiate and draft vendor and supplier contracts, preserving favorable terms and an efficient supply chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I ensure my contracts are legally binding?

To ensure a contract is legally binding, it must include essential elements such as offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual consent.

What should I do if one party does not perform their obligations?

It is considered a breach if a party fails to perform their obligations under a contract. The first step is to review the agreement to understand your rights and the remedies available, such as demanding performance, seeking damages, or terminating the contract.

How can I ensure my online contracts are enforceable?

To ensure that online contracts are enforceable, it’s essential to follow best practices, such as providing clear notice of the terms, requiring affirmative action (e.g., clicking “I agree”) to indicate acceptance, and maintaining records of the agreement. The terms should be accessible and understandable, and users should have an opportunity to review the contract before agreeing.

What steps should be taken to amend an existing contract?

To amend a contract, the parties must agree to the changes. The amendment should clearly state the modifications to the original contract, and all parties must sign it. Depending on the nature of the contract, it may also be necessary to obtain additional approvals or specific procedures to ensure the amendment is legally binding.