Nearly three-quarters of small business owners have concerns that they may be the target of a frivolous lawsuit. One of the best ways to protect your business is to make sure every contract you sign with customers, vendors, landlords, and other parties are drafted correctly, follow the law, and are enforceable, and the best way to assure that is to work with a contract attorney that has experience with the most common types of documents small businesses need.

Whether you need to draft your employee handbook or contract, sign a lease for office space, or enforce an existing service agreement, your attorney will be able to advise you regarding the terms, the relevant law, and your rights and obligations. Some common small business contracts and documents include:

• Sales Contracts

• Employment Contracts

• Lease Agreements

• Financial Agreements

• Independent Contractor Agreements

• Services Contracts

• Non-disclosure Agreements

• Intellectual Property Agreements

When people enter into contracts, all parties hope the agreement goes smoothly, but, in the event that an issue arises, knowing that the documents you sign are drafted correctly, legally, fairly to all parties, and are enforceable can reduce stress and save you time, effort, and money later on.

If you need a contract drafted, you can go about it a few different ways. You could download a template from the Internet that's relevant to your situation and fill in the details... but you can't know how good the template is in the first place or whether it is filled out correctly. You could hire an attorney to draft it for you, and you will be certain that your agreement is legally sound... but these kinds of attorneys can charge hundreds of dollars per hour and start-ups and small businesses may not have that kind of money in their budgets. You can download a template from a reputable website, fill it out, and then have your network attorney review your document. This will help you make sure that you've followed the law and protected your rights. For most small businesses and start-ups, this is the most cost-effect option to getting the legal protection you need at a price your business can afford. And with our small business plans starting at just $49 per month, it's an incredibly smart decision to have a lawyer "on retainer" and working for your business whenever you need it!

When you're about to sign a document or contract for your business, you want to make sure that you understand the terms of what you're agreeing to. Your attorney through your legal subscription membership can help you make sure that the financial terms are fair, that the length of commitment is clear, the terms for terminating a contract early, that the agreement is enforceable, as well as recommend any changes that might be needed. Take the guesswork out of the contracts and agreements needed for your business and let your lawyer take a look. This way, you'll know that you're making the right decisions for your business.

If you find yourself in the position of dealing with a breach of contract, your attorney can help you, too. You can have your lawyer review the contract terms that apply to the breach and determine what the contract states the resolution for such a circumstance should be. You can have your attorney draft a letter to the party in breach of contract. Your attorney can also advise you of the law as it pertains to your situation and agreement. While people or businesses can generally agree to whatever contract terms they want, contracts themselves cannot violate the law, and if any terms of the contract are confusing or contradictory, contract law and past case precedent may be able to be used to settle a dispute, and your attorney can advise you if this is the case.

Whether you are trying to enforce a contract or someone claims you have breached a contract, your best bet is to discuss the agreement with your attorney and have them review the document before taking any action. Getting legal advice as early as possible can help prevent you from accidentally waiving your rights or nullifying the contract.

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