San Mateo Breach of Contract Attorney

At the end of the day, contracts are legally meant to be fulfilled. You might think this goes without saying; but unfortunately, sometimes it is not the case. If you or your business is involved in a breach of contract, Chauvel & Glatt are breach of contract lawyers whose experience affords you the most likelihood that the dispute will be resolved favorably…and affordably.

First, let’s review what constitutes a contract, whose intent is to create a legally binding agreement. Both parties will have accepted the offer that has been developed in a clear and undisputed way. Each party offers defined deliverables of value. Each party must be legally able to enter the contract, and there can be no agreements to anything illegal. The terms of the contract must be agreed upon by each party.

Make Your First Hire A Breach of Contract Attorney.

Most of us, when we enter into an agreement, do so with good intentions and in good faith. If those good intentions fail in a way in which one party neglects to do what has been outlined in a valid, legally binding contract, it is considered breach of contract.

At Chauvel & Glatt, attorneys at our firm have the background to assess the situation and determine if all of the requirements of a legitimate breach of contract exist. We understand that the plaintiff must have met all of the obligations they themselves were responsible for fulfilling in the contract (unless there was a legally valid reason they did not have to do so).

An expert breach of contract lawyer knows that a breach is not a breach is not a breach. It must be “material” in order to qualify; that is, it must essentially nullify the intent of the contract such that it results in damages to the plaintiff. As well, the breach must be responsible for the damage caused (causation). The damages must also go beyond the no harm, no foul level as is likely to be deemed by the judges.

Using a very simplified – yet understandable – example, if a tenant breaks the terms of a lease (which is a contract), yet the landlord is able to quickly find another tenant who will pay the same rent, that would not likely qualify as “material.” Financial losses are a completely different story and represent actual losses, as do missed opportunities and damage to the business’s reputation.

There are also minor breaches of contract, in which the majority of the contract has been fulfilled, yet one aspect has not. This one aspect, however, would not likely make the intent of the contract invalid.

If one of the parties indicates to the other that they will not or cannot fulfill their obligations under the contract after the contract has been signed, it is called an “anticipatory breach of contract.”

A Successful Breach of Contract Attorney Overcomes Obstacles.

They will also anticipate every angle and every aspect of generating successful results when an actual breach has occurred. A part of being able to do so includes developing strategic mitigation plans that will show that the plaintiff took all of the necessary steps to mitigate their losses. At Chauvel & Glatt, we have an uncanny ability to “see around corners,” as one client said about us, and anticipate potential stumbling blocks and the ways to overcome them.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” If it’s broken, however, we’ll fix it. We do that through an in-depth knowledge of contract law, whether that involves an employment contract, real estate contract, purchase agreements/contracts of sale, or any of a myriad of business transactions and associated contracts.

When it comes to assessing damages, our breach of contract lawyers know precisely how to quantify specific financial damages, as well as lost opportunities that are a result of the breach of contract. At Chauvel & Glatt, we are especially adept at anticipating the other party’s objections and tactics and how to combat them on our clients’ behalf.

We Consistently and Efficiently Protect Our Clients’ Interests.

We are especially proud to say that we were able to accomplish for one client in one year what their previous law firm had accomplished in 20 years. We pride ourselves in stripping away the legalese and will always go the extra mile to communicate in a way in which our clients clearly understand each and every aspect of a potential breach of contract and the necessary steps we will take to ensure a successful outcome for them.

As one client put it, “It’s such a blessing having a lawyer who genuinely cares, fights for you, and gives you peace of mind.” When we have accomplished this as lawyers for breach of contract – and all other areas of law we practice – we will have done our jobs. At Chauvel & Glatt, we demonstrate what we believe to be an unparalleled potential to proactively anticipate potential liabilities, attack and resolve issues that arise head on, and often do so in a fraction of the amount of time compared to other breach of contract attorneys.

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Make Your First Hire A Breach of Contract Attorney.

A Successful Breach of Contract Attorney Overcomes Obstacles.

We Consistently and Efficiently Protect Our Clients’ Interests.

April Glatt

Derek Myers

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Ken Weinfield

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