Business Litigation - Eldridge and Cravens

KNOXVILLE BUSINESS LITIGATION LAWYERS

Renowned negotiators, relentless on your behalf

When you are involved in a business dispute, your career and reputation can be on the line. You need a legal partner who is invested in securing the best outcome for you. Corporate legal documents are long and frequently complex. At Eldridge & Cravens, we have extensive experience in analyzing corporate legal documents, providing strategic guidance, and negotiating on your behalf.

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Understanding the types of contract disputes

Before you sign a contract, you may want to consult a legal professional to evaluate all the long-term implications set forth by the terms and conditions. In some instances, you may have already signed an agreement in good faith, with the belief that the document was designed to protect your best interests. Even when this is true, it isn’t unusual for someone to run into problems with their contracts over time. Whether you are experiencing damage as a result of the current conditions of your contract or need help stopping someone from breaching an existing contract, the experienced team at Eldridge & Cravens can help.

Contract disputes may involve:

Disputes with terms of employment.
Disagreements over definition of contract terms.
Accusations of coercion and fraud.
Disputes about whether a party has lived up to terms of agreement.
Claims that contracts were intentionally misleading or vague.
Material breach of contract that violates terms of the contract as a whole.
Minor breach of contract which violates certain terms of the contract.

Contracts can be vague, overly broad, or open to interpretation. A successful outcome for your case depends on crafting a solid argument that clearly demonstrates your side.

Key insights on non-compete agreements

A non-compete agreement is a contract designed to prevent you from working with a business or entity that directly competes with the business with which you are currently affiliated. The terms of a non-compete agreement can continue for several years even after you have stopped working for an employer.