Contract Disputes

Boston Attorney Strong Advocate in Contract Disputes

Massachusetts Firm Experienced in Complex Aspects of Contract Law

When a business enters into a contract, it makes a legally enforceable agreement to do or not do something. When one party fails to deliver on their promise, a contract dispute may occur.

Contract disputes are almost an unavoidable issue in the course of running a business, and can often be disruptive and expensive. As a lawyer experienced in successfully handling contract disputes in Massachusetts, Keith Halpern will take the time to consider all the aspects of a contract and the strategies required to resolve disputes.

Businesses and individual enter into a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including:

  • Employment contracts
  • Stock option and profit-sharing agreements
  • Purchase agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Structured loan and financing agreements
  • Construction contracts
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Non-compete, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation agreements

Types of Contract Disputes

Attorney Halpern can assist with disputes as they arise, helping to avoid a lawsuit or achieve a settlement. But he also is an experienced trial lawyer, and if negotiation does not solve the problem, you will have a lawyer on your side with the skill and determination to take the fight to court. Some common types of contract disputes include:

  • Insurance disputes
  • Breach of contract
  • Collection issues
  • Violation of restrictive covenants and non-complete clauses
  • Violation of trade secrets agreements
  • Disputes involving shareholders, partnerships, and commercial leases
  • Licensing violations

Breach of Contract

When one party fails to perform their obligations under a contract, the other party may choose to sue them for breach of contract. There are several different types of contract breaches:

  • Minor breaches, also known as partial or immaterial breaches
  • Material breaches, in which one party seeks to compel the other to perform their obligations under the terms of the contract, or collect damages for the breach
  • Fundamental breaches, considered so fundamental that the wronged party is able to end the contract and sue the other party for damages
  • Anticipatory breaches, when one party indicates that they will not perform under the terms of the contract when it is due or in the future

Attorney Halpern's largest recovery for a client, $7.2 million, was in a breach of contract case involving an investor in a real estate trust who was cheated of profits.

If you are involved in a dispute regarding the terms of a contract, get assistance from a seasoned problem solver like Attorney Keith Halpern, who has been assisting individuals and businesses in Massachusetts with their commercial disputes for more than 20 years. Contact him online, or call 617-722-9952 to set up your initial consultation with Attorney Halpern today.

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