Contract Law

A clear agreement should reflect the transaction and the responsibilities of the people involved. The Law Offices of Wunsch and Cruz assists with drafting, reviewing, negotiating and modifying contracts, as well as disagreements about existing obligations. Ask the firm about a contract review before signing or when questions arise about an agreement already in place.

Drafting around the actual transaction

Before drafting begins, identify the parties, the work or goods involved, expected delivery and payment arrangements. Explain any milestones, approval steps or dependencies that could affect performance. These practical details help an attorney frame the agreement around the arrangement you intend.

Provide related proposals, estimates and exhibits too. A short description in the main agreement may not tell the whole story when the project details appear in separate documents.

Reviewing proposed terms

A contract review is an opportunity to ask what the language means for your plans and where clarification or negotiation may be useful. Topics can include:

• The scope of each party's responsibilities and how completion is assessed
• Payment, invoicing and changes to the agreed work
• Confidentiality and nondisclosure terms
• Questions about liability and responsibility if something goes wrong
• Termination, notice provisions and the handling of disagreements

Negotiating changes without losing track

Bring the latest proposed version and identify which terms are essential to you and which are open for discussion. Keeping drafts clearly dated helps distinguish an accepted term from a suggestion that is still being negotiated.

If the relationship is already underway, include the signed contract, amendments and messages about proposed changes. Explain how the work now differs from the original plan so the attorney can review the documents in context.

Documenting a contract disagreement

For a dispute, organize the agreement alongside records of what was promised, delivered, paid or left incomplete. Invoices, receipts, delivery records and communications can help establish a timeline rather than leaving the discussion dependent on recollection.

The firm reviews breach-of-contract concerns and options for negotiation, mediation or litigation. Questions about continuing performance, withholding payment or ending the agreement deserve review of the specific terms and circumstances, not an assumption based on one sentence.

Make the conversation practical

Explain your goal: completing the transaction, clarifying responsibilities, addressing a disputed payment or ending the relationship. Bring any response request or court papers as well as the contract. Explore civil law services, or see entertainment agreements for creative projects.

Whether you need a new agreement drafted, proposed terms negotiated or a contract dispute reviewed, contact the firm to discuss your agreement and the legal help you need.