Practice Area

Contract Disputes

A breached or ambiguous contract can put a deal, a relationship, or a company's bottom line at risk. We enforce and defend contractual rights through litigation or arbitration, pursuing the remedies a breach requires.

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How We Approach Contract Disputes

Our Process

STEP ONE

Interpret the Agreement

We identify the specific provisions at issue and the strongest reading of the contract's actual terms.

STEP TWO

Enforce or Defend

We pursue breach claims or defend against them, depending on which side of the dispute our client sits on.

STEP THREE

Secure the Remedy

We pursue damages, specific performance, or termination rights — whichever the contract and facts support.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What remedies are available for a breach of contract?

Available remedies typically include monetary damages, specific performance, or termination of the agreement, depending on what the contract provides for and what the facts support. We evaluate which remedy best serves a client's interests before determining a litigation strategy.

Does my contract require arbitration instead of litigation?

Many commercial contracts include arbitration clauses that require disputes to proceed outside of court. We review the relevant agreement early to confirm whether arbitration is required, and if so, under which rules and before which institution.

How is breach proven when terms are ambiguous?

Ambiguous contract terms are typically interpreted using the agreement's plain language first, and where that's insufficient, evidence of the parties' intent, course of dealing, and industry custom. We build the strongest available interpretation of the agreement's actual terms to support a client's position.

What is the deadline to bring a breach-of-contract claim?

Limitations periods for contract claims vary by jurisdiction and the type of agreement involved, and can be affected by when the breach was discovered. We recommend evaluating a potential claim promptly, since delay can affect what remedies remain available.

Representative Matters

Case Results

Result

$3.4M

Summary Judgment

Breach of Contract · Supply Agreement · E.D. Texas · 2024

A supplier stopped fulfilling its obligations under a multi-year supply agreement, leaving our client to cover costs on short notice.

We moved for summary judgment on the breach, and the court ruled in our client's favor without the need for a trial.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Discuss Your Contract Disputes Matter

Contact our attorneys for a confidential evaluation of your case. No obligation. All inquiries protected by attorney-client privilege.

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