Transactional Law, Contract Drafting and Negotiating
In any business, you need to get everything you do in writing. An oral agreement isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. In Latin, the phrase is “verba volant scripta manent,” which roughly translates to "if it isn’t in writing it didn’t happen". (Words fly away, written ones remain is the literal translation). If you are in business, you know this. That’s why you need to get all your agreements in writing. But if your written agreements aren’t drafted carefully or are not up to present day standards, you may have a problem with them down the road. Because I am also litigation oriented, I draft agreements with one thing in mind: keeping you out of litigation. If an agreement is clear, reasonable and comprehensive, it is far more likely to keep you away from the courthouse, and if you do end up there, a bulletproof agreement is what you need to prevail.
Need a Contract?
If you are a start-up, it’s likely that you will need to enter into many contracts, including vendor agreements, an operating agreement, employee contracts, licensing agreements, commercial leases and others. You should not use boilerplate documents that you’ve compiled from online resources. While some of these might be useful in isolated instances, the likelihood is that they do not meet your needs and are more prone to land you in court. Nor should you blindly accept “standard form” agreements presented to you by vendors and others who seek your business. There is no such thing as a standard form agreement. To one degree or another, most every agreement is subject to negotiation.
I can handle all your contractual needs as they relate to your small or mid-sized business, including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, service and use agreements, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, operating agreements and other business-related contracts. I can also negotiate severance packages on behalf of employees and employers.
Contact me for more information about meeting your contract and transactional-related needs.
