Solid Contracts Are Vital To The Success Of Your Business

One of the most critical components to the success of any business involves contractual relationships. Any successful business needs to make smart decisions in all phases of contracts. From the initial consideration and negotiation of contractual terms to the drafting of documents to potential breach of contract litigation in the future, comprehensive representation from an experienced attorney is essential.

Fort Lauderdale contract law attorney Levi Williams has more than 30 years of experience representing individuals and business entities in Florida and internationally in corporate contracts, employment contracts, government contracts, buy/sell agreements, business sales contracts, vendor contracts and contracts for goods and services. He handles every aspect of contracts for clients, from the transactional aspects of negotiation, drafting and reviewing contracts to contract litigation.

Representing Your Best Interests In Contract Transactions

Attorney Williams represents clients in all transactional aspects contracts:

• Contract negotiation and counsel
• Contract drafting
• Contract review

One of the most important aspects of good contract negotiation and drafting — an aspect that any inexperienced lawyers will ignore — involves making sure the contract represents the interests of everyone involved. This helps everyone take ownership of the contractual terms, increases all the parties’ sense of benefiting from the contract and it minimizes the probability of future contractual breach. If a contractual breach is imminent or otherwise unavoidable, laying the ground work for a “smart-breach” is invaluable to a client.

In Contract Litigation, Time Is Money

Even for large, well-funded businesses, the costs associated with contract litigation can be overwhelming and damaging to the bottom line. Attorney Levi Williams focuses on effective, streamlined contract litigation solutions for his clients.

“I focus on all aspects of my clients’ needs. I understand that, for many of my business clients, winning a case is not the only concern. The main goal is to obtain the maximum results with minimal time and financial costs. When I can see that litigation will be too time-consuming and costly for my clients, I help them find other, more efficient alternatives for meeting their unique needs.”  — Levi Williams, Attorney at Law

Government Procurement Contracts

Attorney Levi Williams serves as a government relations liaison in contractual negotiation, drafting and review between government agencies or municipalities and the businesses that provide their goods and services.

Frequently Asked Questions About Contract Law

Our attorneys can educate businesses on contract law. Here is a collection of frequently asked questions and their answers:

What are the requirements for a legally enforceable contract in Florida?

In Florida, three key elements must be met to make a contract legally enforceable:

• Offer: A party must make an offer to another party with a clear arrangement of a product or service in exchange for something else of value. The offer can stipulate the time frame of the service or delivery, the number of products and the scope of work.
• Consideration: Each party has time to consider the terms and conditions of an offer before being bound by the contract. The other party may offer a counteroffer, which can be considered by both parties.
• Legal purpose: If the offer is accepted, it must be done in either written or oral form. This agreement legally binds the parties to the terms of the offer and also parties to enforce their rights if a party fails to honor their end of an offer.

However, a contract is not enforceable in Florida if any party was not of sound mind, was under duress or was under 18 years of age at the time of its execution.

Can contracts be modified or terminated once they are signed?

Contracts can generally be modified or terminated by mutual consent. In some cases, contingency clauses may allow one party the unilateral option to modify or terminate a contract under specific circumstances. An attorney can help parties explore their legal options to modify or terminate a contract.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a breach of contract claim in Florida?

If a business believes that a party breached a contract, then they have a deadline to file a claim. In Florida, a plaintiff has five years to file a breach of contract claim. Failing to file a claim before that deadline could lead to a loss of compensation.

Call Our Knowledgeable Contract Attorney At 954-900-9138

With more than 30 years of experience, attorney Levi Williams provides contractual representation and general counsel services for businesses, individuals and government entities in Florida, throughout the United States and internationally. Call 954-900-9138 or contact the firm online to schedule consultation with attorney Levi Williams.