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Contracts set expectations for all parties involved, but if one party fails to pay, deliver promised goods or services, misses critical deadlines or otherwise fails to meet the terms of the agreement, disagreements can arise. When a contract is broken, it can lead to money loss and unpredictability for people and companies. O’Flaherty Law assists Waukegan clients with reviewing contracts, determining whether a breach may have occurred and learning about options for resolving the dispute.
Not every contract dispute is a case for the courts. Depending on the circumstances, disputes may be resolved by direct negotiation, demand letter, mediation or other negotiated solution. If they can’t come to an agreement, you might have to sue to enforce the contract or defend a claim. Our attorneys take into account the language of the agreement, communications between the parties, performance under the contract and the financial impact of the dispute when formulating a strategy.
O’Flaherty Law is experienced in contract disputes on both sides. We can help parties who are owed payment or damages after a breach, as well as individuals and companies who are accused of not performing their contractual obligations. Contract cases can involve issues of interpretation, performance, damages and available defenses, so it helps to have an attorney look over the whole scenario to help you make the best decisions. Our aim is to provide straightforward communication and practical legal advice from the inception of a dispute to its resolution.
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Yes. Emails, text messages, invoices, purchase orders, payment records, and other communications may provide important evidence about what the parties agreed to and how they performed. Even when there is a formal written contract, communications between the parties may help explain what happened before or after the alleged breach.
This is common in contract disputes. Determining who breached first can be important because an earlier material breach may affect what the other party was required to do afterward. An attorney can review the contract, timeline, payments, communications, and actions of both sides to determine what claims or defenses may be available.
A demand letter is often useful, but whether one should be sent depends on the contract and circumstances. Some agreements contain notice or dispute-resolution requirements that must be followed before a lawsuit is filed. A well-prepared demand can also explain the alleged breach, request a specific resolution, and potentially open the door to resolving the dispute without litigation.