Contract Attorney
Businesses often deal with contract review on a daily basis. Additionally, everyday activities such as signing a lease, starting a new job, and buying a used car can include a stack of paperwork. In this fast-paced world many people skip reading the fine print only to have it come back to bite them down the road. Having an attorney who is familiar with Maryland Contract Law, DC Contract Law, or Virginia Contract Law review complex documents is the best way to ensure you don’t find yourself in a bad situation in the future just because you were in a hurry or assumed that it was a standard.
Even the most straightforward contract can contain terminology that can create major problems later. And it’s not always the “fine print,” that is the source of the problem. Sometimes, the wording of seemingly harmless phrases can legally bind you to do something or pay for something that wasn’t agreed to or expected. The attorneys at Longman & Van Grack can help you to better understand the long-term consequences of any contract before you sign on the dotted line. Our attorneys are experts at deciphering dense language, summarizing key points, and highlighting areas of concern.
To protect your best interests, we can also help you draft changes, develop a counteroffer, or negotiate different terms. We also have several people in our office who are able to notarize documents if you determine you are ready to enter into the contract.
Having an attorney review contracts and other documents used to be reserved for the wealthy. However, at Longman & Van Grack, we believe in preventative legal planning and we offer professional review services at affordable rates, enabling all members of our community to safeguard their interests and prevent future issues that may require expensive legal representation.
In addition to concern over staggering legal fees, far too many people refrain from having their contracts professionally reviewed because they fear it will cause major delays in “getting the deal done.” While document review does take time, it is time well spent if it prevents you from entering into a bad agreement. And depending on the document, review could take just a few hours.
Unlike firms that do only document review, Longman & Van Grack is a full-service law firm. This means that we are in a better position than many nation-wide, often internet-only firms, that may not fully understand the intricacies of Maryland law, DC law, and Virginia law. Our offices are conveniently located in Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland so you can come in and meet face to face with the attorney who is reviewing your document or contract. Depending on what documents you need reviewed, we may be able to assist you via email or over the phone, if that is more convenient for you.
Whether you come into one of our offices or we assist you virtually, we will give you the same level of service. It is an honor to serve each and every client that seeks out our services. For our team, no job is too small and no contract is too insignificant.
Contact Longman & Van Grack today at (301) 291-5027 to discuss how we can help you with your contract or other legal document review needs.
