Contract Law

Texas Contract Law Lawyers

Experienced Texas Contract Lawyers

We all would like to believe that old adage that "a man's word is his bond" or trust a person's handshake to be a solid promise. While honesty and integrity still exist in most instances, the reality is that you will need a contract in order to make sure everyone involved agrees to the terms and the expectations of the agreement being struck. In short, you would need an attorney to help negotiate and draft legally enforceable documents.

Most of the business transactions that we see occur around us every day involves some sort of contract law-hiring contractors to complete the new arena downtown, signing for a car loan at the local bank, releasing private medical records for review by an insurance company, and making arrangements with a local church to host your daughter's Girl Scout meetings are just a few examples.

Did you know that in our state of Texas, enforceable agreements or contracts may be either written or verbal? So, do not think that just because you never signed on a dotted line, you hold no legally enforceable obligations.

Hiring a contract attorney at the beginning of the contract negotiation process is important in order to create an agreement that is understood by all parties and meets all legal guidelines. When someone fails to complete their responsibilities as defined by the contract, the need for a contract lawyer becomes even more essential. Substantial amounts of money and your reputation may be at stake.

Contract law covers a wide range of topics, both those related to a person's professional career as well as his personal goals and achievements. At Bertolino LLP, we have experienced contract law attorneys in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio who are ready to help with the following issues:

• Employment contracts

• Mergers and acquisition cont Non-competition and non-disclosure agreements

• Joint venture agreements

• Shareholder agreements

• Operating agreements

• Partnership agreements

• Licensing agreements

• Distribution agreements

• Confidentiality agreements

• Non-competition and non-disclosure agreements

• Business assets purchase and sale agreements

• Trade secrets agreements

• Trademark, copyright, and service mark agreements

• Franchise agreements

• Professional service contracts

• Premises and equipment leases

Bertolino LLP is ready to work with you in drafting a contract in any of the areas listed above. The more diligent you are about the construction of your agreement, the less likely it is that you will face a contentious dispute later in the process. If you are a party to a contract and you are working with someone who is not meeting their end of the deal, or if you are being accused of falling short of your contractual obligations, we can help in this instance as well. We will fight to make sure that both your obligations and your rewards are realized.

Our first effort will be to help you through a negotiation process, in hopes that this conversation will result in a resolution that is amenable to both parties. If negotiations are not successful, we will guide through the next steps of either arbitration or litigation. In many instances, with the right contract law attorney, you will find that stepping into a courtroom to handle a contract issue is not often necessary.

Whether you are need of a new contract, or are facing a dispute regarding a contract already in existence, please contact one of our lawyers Bertolino LLP in Austin, Houston, or San Antonio today.

Contact a Texas Contract Law Attorney at Bertolino LLP

To discuss your concerns with an experienced contract lawyer, contact our offices today. We have offices in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. To reach an attorney in the Austin office, call 512.476.5757. For the San Antonio office, call 210.223.5553. For the Houston office, call 713.225.7474.