The Basics of Hiring a Contract Lawyer

1. Contract Law
What Is Contract Law?
All business and people deal with contracts, whether it
involves services, business deals, or the sale of goods.
Since a contract is a legally binding agreement, a simple
mistake can cause serious problems.
Contract law is usually governed and enforced by the
laws of the state where the contract was formed.

2. What Areas Does Contract Law Cover?
Contract law covers a broad range of areas that exist in
businesses and individual transactions. An experienced
contracts law attorney can assist an employee or an
employer in the following areas:
• Business contracts
• Employment contracts
• Contracts for the sale of goods
• Service contacts
• Real estate contracts
• Breach of contracts
• Assignment of contracts
• Illegal contracts/voidable contracts
• Drafting documents

3. What Should I Expect From Working
with a Contract Attorney?
It is important to have a good understanding of the legal document
and the liability/risks associated with it before signing the contract.
Your contract attorney should make sure that you understand all the
terms of the agreement and that you are comfortable with the entire
contract.
If there are any issues with the document, your lawyer should clear
them up so the agreement works for you.

4. How Do I Know If I Need a Contract
Attorney?
In legal contracts, the wording and format of every contract often have to
be very specific to be legally binding. Working with an experienced
contract attorney will help you understand whether your documents are
legal, admissible in court, and are free of any loopholes.
If you’re drafting any sort of legal agreement, you may want an attorney
to review the document, if not draft, the document. A contract attorney
can also give guidance if you believe someone has breached a contract
you’ve entered into or if you would like to get out of a contract.
If you need to go to court, you’ll probably need to seek out another
attorney who specializes in litigation.

5. How Much Does a Contract Attorney
Cost?
Many contract attorneys charge by the hour to review, draft, or
consult legal contracts and documents. The amount will depend
on the experience of the attorney and the complexity of the
contract being drafted or reviewed.
In addition, lawyers may charge a flat fee for a service if the
service does not require excessive effort. The rate you will be
charged depends on how much the lawyer bills, where you live,
and the type of matter being dealt with.

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