Michigan Breach of Contract Attorney

Nonperformance, Nonpayment and Breach of Contract

In business law, a contract is a formal document containing an agreement between two or more people, companies or other entities. The agreement identifies actions or services that will be performed by either party in order to fulfill the contract. When either party fails to perform all or part of the contract, a breach of contract has taken place. Depending on the size and complexity of the contract, the issues of the breach may resolve expeditiously, or they could require litigation. In serious breaches, litigation may be the only avenue that will accomplish a resolution of the contract violation. When a breach of contract has occurred, or one is expected to occur, consulting a Michigan business lawyer can be helpful in determining further legal action regarding the contract.

There are many issues to resolve regarding a breach of contract, most of which revolve around loss or expected loss that will come about as a result of the contract violation. Losses may include immediate or potential future losses. Our contract attorneys understand that while the principles of the law are always constant, how they are applied in different circumstances is where competent legal resources become vital.

Litigating a Breach of Contract

A contract can involve self-employed individuals, small companies, and large corporations. A breach of contract lawyer with Sommers Schwartz can review the circumstances involved and determine where further legal action may be of assistance to you. We can represent clients in both state and federal court and have the available resources to provide legal counsel and guidance across the country. We are highly qualified to prosecute or defend the following types of breach of contract cases:

• Sales Contracts
• Uniform Commercial Code & Commercial Contract Disputes
• Professional Service Agreement Disputes
• Commissions Disputes
• Manufacturer's Representative Matters
• Insurance Coverage Disputes
• License Disputes
• Breach of Confidentiality Agreements
• Enforcement of or Challenge to Restrictive Covenants and Non-Compete Agreements
• Franchise Termination
• Distributor/Supplier Disputes
• Shareholder Agreement disputes
• Securities Matters