Resolve Breach of Contract Cases Quickly and Affordably
Whether a customer has breached your contract or a third party is claiming your business breached their contract, LegalShield makes it easy to get the legal help you need at a price you can afford.
How to Handle a Breach of Contract Situation
33% of all civil court cases are for breach of contract. If you believe an employee, customer, vendor or other party has breached a contract with your business, you should take the following steps.
- Try to resolve the dispute by speaking with the other party in a firm yet respectful tone
- If the problem persists, send a formal demand letter that references the contract
- If you still get no resolution, you may choose to file a lawsuit for breach of contract
A small business plan from LegalShield allows you to have a lawyer help you will all of the above steps. You get unlimited consultation with a business lawyer and they can even write demand letters and make phone calls to settle contract disputes before going filing a lawsuit.
Join LegalShield now and be on the phone with an contract lawyer in 4 hours or less after initial contact.
Filing a Breach of Contract Lawsuit
Sometimes, filing a lawsuit is the only way to get the other party to honor their obligations under your contract. Here are the most common breach of contract cases.
- Failure to deliver goods or services
- Failure to fully complete a job
- Failure to pay on time (or at all)
- Providing inferior goods or services
- Failure to give proper notice
- Breach of confidentiality or non-compete clauses
All lawsuits start by filing a formal complaint in the proper court of jurisdiction that references the contract between the parties, the specific breach(s) and the damages you are seeking.
Filing a lawsuit can be stressful. The good news is you can work with an experienced breach of contract litigator to help you file your case correctly and develop winning arguments.
Defend Your Business Against a Breach of Contract Claim
Should your business have to defend itself in a breach of contract lawsuit, know that our Small Business Legal Plus and Small Business Legal Pro Plans have an optional trial defense services add-on for only $14.95/month. .
Your lawyer will not only provide legal advice, review documents and conduct research, they’ll actually represent you at hearings and trials to protect your rights and the investment you have made in your business.
Not all pre-existing situations qualify for defense benefits, so contact LegalShield as soon as possible to get the legal protection your business needs for a price it can easily afford.
Key Features of Our Small Business Legal Plans
LegalShield's business plans can help you in the following areas.
Legal consultation from a provider lawyer on business legal matters, with legal research for each issue, if needed.
Receive help with business legal matters more efficiently with professional communications issued on your behalf.
Put business-related legal documents through legal review.
A collection letter from a provider lawyer could help you recoup payments more efficiently.
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Krizia Verplancke of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.
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Spencer Tadashi Schiefer of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.
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Michael E. Medina Jr. of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 1993.
How LegalShield Works
Finding solutions to your legal issues doesn’t have to be stressful, complicated or expensive.
LegalShield puts the power of legal representation within reach of any individual, family or business. We work hard to make it easy, simple and affordable to get the legal help you need, when you need it.
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