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Des Plaines Contract Dispute Lawyer

When a contract breaks down, the choices you make next can affect your money, business, and legal rights. Our Des Plaines contract dispute lawyers help clients understand their options and pursue practical solutions.
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Choosing the right law firm can change everything. At O’Flaherty Law, we pride ourselves on transparency, responsiveness, and personalized care. See how we compare to the industry standard.

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Simple Advice If An Agreement Falls Apart

Contract disputes can arise from unpaid invoices, incomplete work, missed deadlines, poor quality services, disputed terms, unauthorized changes or an attempt to terminate an agreement early. To state a claim for breach of contract under Illinois law, a plaintiff must allege that (1) a contract existed, (2) the plaintiff performed or was excused from performing, (3) the defendant breached the contract, and (4) the plaintiff suffered damages. O’Flaherty Law can review the contract, amendments, invoices, emails, text messages and performance history to help you understand the strengths and risks of your position.

A Strategy Built on Cost, Risk and Your Goals in Des Plaines

Not every contract dispute has to end up in a prolonged legal battle. Depending on the agreement and the circumstances, the matter may be resolved by formal notice, demand letter, negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation. Our lawyers look beyond the dispute itself, and review the amount in controversy, the evidence available, any required notice or cure periods, attorney-fee provisions, and whether the parties need to maintain an ongoing relationship. We walk you through the likely costs and outcomes so you can make informed decisions at each step.

Representing Contract Claims and Defenses

O’Flaherty Law represents individuals and businesses who want to enforce their contracts and those who are defending against breach of contract claims. The broad purpose of contract damages is to put the injured party in the financial position that party would have occupied had the agreement been properly performed. Depending on the facts, a claim may include direct loss, loss foreseeable or reasonable expenses incurred as a consequence of the breach. We also consider possible defenses, such as prior material breach, waiver, modification, fraud, duress, or impossibility of performance. Our legal team will advocate on your behalf from initial settlement negotiations to trial and keep you informed along the way.

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Please contact our friendly lawyers to Schedule a Consultation.

(847) 469-3379
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What to Expect From a Legal Consultation

The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.

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Location

Office Address

960 Rand Rd STE 200-C

Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Meet the Owner

I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

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- Attorney Kevin O'Flaherty, Owner

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