Contract Dispute Resolution
When a deal goes sideways — broken promises, withheld payments, or contract abuse — you need a legal strategy that protects your interests without burning the relationship.
Do You Actually Need This?
Most contract disputes are resolved before court — but only when you have a lawyer who knows when to push and when to settle.
A client or partner isn't paying what they owe
Unpaid fees compound over time and signal a pattern of non-payment. A formal legal demand often resolves payment disputes that informal requests could not — and establishes the record for a small claims or civil action if needed.
The other party is claiming you breached the contract
Breach allegations can trigger penalty clauses, termination rights, or claims for consequential damages. Early legal intervention — before positions harden — is the most cost-effective way to resolve these disputes.
A brand deal or licensing agreement was terminated without cause
Wrongful termination of a contract may entitle you to expectation damages — the revenue you would have earned. Analyzing the contract terms and termination provisions is the first step.
A contractor or vendor didn't deliver what the contract required
Non-performance by a vendor or contractor can cause cascading losses. Documenting the breach and sending a formal demand letter puts you in the best position for recovery — through negotiation or in court.
What You Get
- Legal Analysis
Contract & Breach Assessment
We review the contract, the factual record, and applicable law to identify breach, assess damages, and evaluate your options — including defenses available to the other party.
- Demand Letter
Formal Breach Demand
We draft a precise attorney-signed demand letter setting out the breach, quantifying damages, and providing a cure or payment deadline — often the most cost-effective path to resolution.
- Negotiation
Negotiated Settlement
We represent you in direct negotiation or mediation to reach a binding settlement — preserving the relationship where possible and maximizing your recovery where not.
- Litigation Prep
Litigation Strategy & Referral
When negotiation fails, we prepare the complete case file — pleadings, evidence, and legal argument — and refer to trial counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.
Flat Fee. No Surprises.
Breach Demand Letter
From $1,200per dispute- Contract and breach analysis memo
- Attorney-drafted demand letter
- Damages quantification
- One round of follow-up correspondence
- Recommended
Contract Dispute Resolution
From $2,000flat fee, scope-dependent- Full contract and breach assessment
- Demand letter and negotiation
- Settlement agreement drafting
- Mediation preparation
Ongoing Dispute Counsel
Custommonthly retainer- Ongoing dispute management
- Multi-party negotiation
- Litigation coordination
- Priority response SLA
Your Questions Answered
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform a material obligation under the agreement without a legally recognized excuse. Material breaches — those that go to the heart of the deal — typically justify termination and damages. Minor breaches may only give rise to damages without termination rights.
No — the majority of contract disputes resolve through negotiation or mediation before trial. A formal legal demand letter resolves a significant portion of disputes without any court involvement. We pursue the most cost-effective path first.
Expectation damages (what you would have received under the contract) are the standard measure. Consequential damages (downstream losses caused by the breach) are recoverable if foreseeable at the time of contracting. Punitive damages are rarely available in pure contract cases.
In California, the limitations period is 4 years for written contracts and 2 years for oral contracts under the California Code of Civil Procedure. In Ontario, the Limitations Act sets a 2-year basic limitation period. In Quebec, the Civil Code provides a 3-year prescription period. Consult us before assuming time has run.
Yes — being licensed in California, Ontario, and Quebec allows us to advise on choice of law, jurisdiction, and enforcement across borders without needing separate counsel in each jurisdiction.
