Business Contract Disputes

No one ever started a business saying, “I'm going to risk my home, my family's income and my personal reputation for the joy of making ends meet.” Small business owners' dreams are anything but small. Small business owners want to create. Small business owners want to employ others. Small business owners want success and a sterling reputation in the community that draws the envious eye from competitors. The dreams are big.

In desperation to land the prestigious client, small businesses often leave themselves exposed to liability or financial loss. These small businesses may under bid fees and find themselves in a profit squeeze and unable to pay bills or worse yet to meet payroll. The trap for small businesses begins by modifying a well-written contract to suit the prestigious client, or worse yet, not having a contract at all, but relying on the handshake deal.

Your well-written contract is your best shield against large businesses that take advantage of your small business. Often large businesses who use smaller businesses change the terms or make other demands after work begins. It is a wretched thing to happen, but often the small business must comply or risk a huge loss. It feels like a sword waiting to swing. 

The attorneys at Winborne LaFleur PC understand the plight of the small business.  We are entrepreneurs too, and pride ourselves on being a law firm that promotes good deal-making practices.  We don't believe in advising clients to kill a deal unless there is no other option. 

If you are a business being sued, pressured to accept different terms than you agreed to, or being ripped off, the attorneys at Winborne LaFleur PC are here to guide you, defend you, or enforce your written contracts. Contact Joseph "Jody" LaFleur today for a case evaluation.  

Joseph "Jody" LaFleur, MBA, JD

972-330-2171