Our Commercial Attorneys Represent Plaintiffs and Defendants in Breach of Contract Disputes
Contracts are the cornerstone of business relationships. These vital documents outline the rights and obligations between two or more parties. In the commercial realm, companies rely on contracts to conduct business and plan for the future. However, contract violations are common and can happen for a variety of reasons. Whether you've committed a contract violation or had a party breach your agreement, having a team of experienced business litigators to fight for you is essential.
At Dortch Lindstrom Livingston Law Group, our award-winning commercial trial lawyers represent plaintiffs and defendants in wide-ranging breach-of-contract litigation. We have the knowledge, experience, resources, and reach to hold companies accountable for contract violations and defend companies falsely accused of them. You can trust our team to advocate for your best interests at every stage of the legal process.
Understanding Breaches of Contract
Contract breaches occur in numerous ways and can be intentional or unintentional. They can also be material or immaterial. Here's what that could mean for your case.
Material Breaches
Material breaches are situations that make contract fulfillment pointless or unreasonable. They are more than slight deviations from contractual terms—they're outright failures to uphold or fulfill some of a contract's most important obligations. An example of a material breach could be a manufacturer who signed a contract to deliver a certain type of product within 30 days but delivered the goods months later. It could also be a material breach if the delivered products fail to meet contract specifications.
Immaterial Breaches
Unlike material breaches of contract, immaterial breaches rarely result in contracts being completely voided. Contracts typically continue in effect since the party in question has met most, but not all, terms. Unfortunately, when an immaterial breach causes a party to incur losses, they may opt to seek recovery through litigation.
Helping Clients Deal With Contract Violations
Breaches of contract can lead to complex and complicated commercial disputes and litigation. When representing clients in breach of contract cases, we must examine every part of the contract in dispute to determine the scope of your rights and craft a strategic legal response. Our team gathers evidence to prove the following:
- A valid contractual agreement existed
- A breach of contract occurred
- The breach of contract caused losses
We provide breach of contract defendants with a robust defense that includes effective mitigation efforts. We also represent plaintiffs, providing vigorous representation to help them hold parties in breach accountable for the losses they've caused. Whether the issue is complex and difficult or relatively straightforward, you can count on our capable team to fight for the best possible resolution.
