Tampa Breach of Contract Attorney
When a contract dispute interrupts your business, resolving the problem often requires a thoughtful approach along with a dedicated commitment to safeguarding your rights, whether you can resolve the issue inside or outside of the courtroom. Although it is typically in the best interests of all parties to resolve the dispute outside of the courtroom, there are times when litigation is necessary. At trial, each side must also be prepared to argue their case, as well as their defenses. If your business is in a contractual dispute, it is critical that you speak to our Tampa breach of contract attorney who can help you through it.
Types of Contract Disputes We Handle
Our breach of contract attorney can provide legal representation to both sides of a contract dispute in Tampa. There are many different types of contract disputes we can assist with, but the most common are as follows:
- Consulting contracts
- Commercial leases and other real estate contracts
- Loan and financing agreements
- Employee and independent contractor agreement
- IT and managed services contracts
- Intellectual property licenses
- Partnership agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Vendor contracts
- Professional services contracts
Legal Remedies for Breach of Contract
There are many legal remedies available when one party is in breach of contract. These include:
- Compensatory damages: The purpose of compensatory damages is to restore the harmed party’s losses and place them back into the position they were in before the breach occurred. For example, if a breach of contract resulted in a business closing for a few days, compensatory damages could include the loss of revenue that would have been generated over that time.
- Liquidated damages: Liquidated damages are outlined within the contract itself. The contract will stipulate how much one party owes if they breach the contract. If a court finds that the amount of liquidated damages is unreasonable, a judge may order another amount.
- Specific performance: There are times when monetary damages will not restore the business owner to the position they were in before the breach.
- Rescission: Rescission will cancel the entire contract. If a judge in Florida grants rescission, each side can be excused from any further obligations or performance under the contract. Any goods or funds that have already been transferred between the two parties can be returned. The purpose of rescission is to place both parties in the same position they were in before the contract was created.
- Injunctions: It is not uncommon for a company to seek an injunction. An injunction is an order issued by the court to prevent one party from acting in a certain manner, or to force one party to act a certain way.
Our Breach of Contract Attorney in Tampa Can Advise On Your Case
If you think you have a claim for breach of contract under Florida law and would like to learn more about your rights, our Tampa breach of contract attorney can help. At BBDG Law, our experienced attorney can review your case, advise you of the different remedies, and help you determine which one is right for you. Call us now at (813) 221-3759 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation and to learn more.