Contract Dispute Attorneys Maryland and Washington DC
Longman & Van Grack’s contract attorneys and commercial litigation attorneys have decades of experience representing clients in contract disputes (whether in court or out of court) and breach of contract actions throughout Maryland, Montgomery County, and Washington DC. Our contract lawyers work with clients to resolve all types of legal contract disputes, whether through negotiation, mediation, or lawsuits. Our contract dispute attorneys work with individuals who have contract disputes as well as business and companies involved in contract matters. Longman & Van Grack’s contract attorneys and commercial litigation lawyers have worked with clients to enforce contracts when an opponent has breached a contract , and our contract lawyers have worked with clients who have been wrongfully accused of a breach of contract or other contractual-based allegation, such as enrichment. Our contract dispute attorneys’ goals are to resolve your contract dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible. For this reason, most of our contract dispute clients have been able to resolve their legal disputes prior to an actual trial. We strongly encourage resolving contract disputes through alternative dispute resolution (such as mediation and settlement) if at all possible. However, if necessary, our contract attorneys and commercial litigation attorneys have all the necessary skills and experience to litigate contract disputes at trial in Maryland or Washington DC. Our Offices in Rockville, Bethesda, and DC allow us to meet our contract dispute clients at a convenient location to them.
In Maryland, most contract disputes will be litigated in the Maryland District Court or Maryland Circuit Court (such as the Montgomery County Circuit Court located in Rockville — 2 blocks from our Rockville Office). In Washington DC, most contract disputes will be litigated in the DC Superior Court. Federal contract disputes will be litigated in one of the U.S. District Courts located in Maryland, Washington DC.
Most people enter into contracts on a daily basis both in their personal lives and in a business context. You may not realize it, but whenever you sign up for a new social media account, purchase tickets to a sporting event, or even rent a movie, you are likely entering into a contract. Contracts can be complicated and difficult to understand and often a disagreement regarding the terms of a contract and the responsibilities of the parties arise. When a contract dispute arises — whether an accusation of a breach of contract, contract term disagreement, or other dispute — one party often resorts to a contract lawsuit in court. Longman & Van Grack’s contract lawyers and commercial litigation attorneys are experienced in all types of contract disputes in Maryland and Washington DC.
What is a Contract under Maryland and DC law?
A contract is an agreement that is legally enforceable. A contract in Maryland and Washington DC con often be oral or written, although some types of contracts must be written to be enforceable. A contract in Maryland and DC creates an obligation between one or more of the parties to it. If one party fails to fulfill its obligations, the other party may bring legal action to protect their rights under the contract.
Common Contracts
Individuals and businesses use a wide array of contracts to buy and sell items, formalize relationships, and structure operations. Longman & Van Grack’s contract attorneys and commercial litigation attorneys are experienced in enforcing and defending all of these different types of contracts, including actions for breach of contract. Contracts can include construction matters, property matters, or business matters. Some of the most common contracts for individuals are purchase and sale and service contracts with other individuals or businesses. DC and Maryland lawsuits can also develop related to relationships involving quasi-contractual relationships such as unjust enrichment and interference with contractual relations. Businesses frequently use purchase and sales agreements, vendor agreements, supply contracts and franchise agreements. Longman & Van Grack’s business law attorneys work directly with our contract attorneys to address all of these types of business contract disputes in our Rockville, Bethesda, and Washington DC Offices. Employers and employees often enter into work-related contracts such as employment agreements and contracts with independent contractors and distributors, as well as non-compete agreements and confidentiality contracts. The breach of these types of contracts and more can result in a contract dispute.
Issues in Maryland and DC Contract Disputes
There are many issues to consider when involved in a contract dispute. Before a claim for breach of contract can be pursued in Maryland or Washington DC, it is important to understand what each party’s obligations are and if those obligations have been met. Our DC and Maryland contract attorneys work with each client to answer all of these questions and address them in court if needed. As contracts are often intricate and complex agreements it may be unclear what the parties’ duties actually are and if they were performed in accordance with the terms of the document. After it is clear that the contract has been breached, the extent of the breach must also be assessed. For a successful breach of contract claim in Maryland and Washington DC, the non-breaching party must also be able to show that the breach resulted in damages. Our contract attorneys work tirelessly to establish these contract damages for our clients in court. It should also be investigated as to whether the breaching party acted in bad faith as this may affect the non-breaching party’s claim. Our contract dispute lawyers help our clients evaluate the contract, identify all related issues and decide on the best course of action for recovery. Remedies for a breach of contract in Maryland and Washington DC may include restitution, specific performance, damages and/or rescission (a discharge of both parties from their obligations). Our contract dispute attorneys have handled contract lawsuits in Montgomery County Circuit Court (in Rockville, MD), Frederick County Circuit Court (in Frederick, MD), Prince George’s County Circuit Court (in Upper Marlboro, MD), Howard County Circuit Court (in Ellicott City, MD), Baltimore County Circuit Court (in Towson, MD), Washington DC Superior Court (in Washington DC), Maryland Appeals Courts (in Annapolis, MD), and DC Appeals Courts.
How Can Longman & Van Grack Assist Clients in a Contract Dispute?
Contracts are common legal tools frequently used among individuals and in nearly every business throughout Maryland and Washington DC. Unfortunately, contracts can be complicated and lengthy documents, written in what may seem like another language. We meet with each of our clients directly to discuss all options and the contract details at our offices in Montgomery County (Rockville, Maryland, Bethesda, Maryland) or Washington DC. This includes you facing a breach of contract action or other contractual-based lawsuit, such as an unjust enrichment action.
Fortunately, the contract dispute attorneys at Longman & Van Grack’s Rockville, Bethesda, and DC Offices have the ability to decipher these documents under Maryland law or Washington DC law. If you are in a contract dispute with an individual or business, our contract attorneys will take time to thoroughly review your case and the contract at issue to determine what the respective parties’ responsibilities are and if a breach of contract has occurred. Drawing on years of experience, our contract disputes and litigation legal team will guide you on the best course of action for an efficient and smooth resolution. Contact us at (301) 291-5027 for a contract dispute attorney consultation today at one our Maryland (Rockville or Bethesda) Offices or Washington DC Office.
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