Very simply, a Contract is an Agreement between parties to perform certain obligations. It is central to a Breach of Contract lawsuit that one party alleges that one or more of the other parties failed to fulfill their obligations under the contract that results in damages to the innocent party.
What is a Breach of Contract?
A breach of contract happens when any party to an agreement fails to honor their commitments as outlined in the contract terms. This failure might include not completing agreed-upon work, delivering products that don't meet specifications, missing critical deadlines, or violating exclusivity provisions. Texas law recognizes breaches ranging from minor deviations to complete abandonment of contractual duties.
Business contracts and corporate agreements form the cornerstone for any successful organization. When these documents are not adhered to, the resultant disputes can have a cascade-like effect through multiple departments. An experienced business litigation attorney can ensure the contract dispute is handled efficiently with minimal disruption of your business.
Breach of Contract Litigation
Breach of Contract Litigation ranges from disputes regarding the sale of a few hundred dollars worth of goods to multi-million dollar business transactions. Attorney Michael J. Henry has handled contract cases involving the sale of goods, businesses, and employment contracts. Any litigation involving oil and gas leases, operating agreements, and drilling contracts necessarily involves tenants of contract law.
Our Fort Worth firm has extensive experience handling breach of contract matters across diverse business sectors, including:
- Financial Agreements
Promissory notes, loan documents, and personal guaranty enforcement - Business Relationships
Partnership disputes, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance matters - Real Estate Transactions
Commercial leases, purchase contracts, and property development agreements - Service and Licensing
Professional service contracts, licensing agreements, and franchise relationships - Construction Contracts
General contractor agreements, subcontractor disputes, and construction defect claims - Commercial Transactions
Supply agreements, distribution contracts, and manufacturing arrangements
When breach of contract damages your business operations or bottom line, Attorney Michael J. Henry provides strategic counsel to protect your interests and pursue appropriate remedies. We understand that time is critical in contract disputes - delayed action can mean lost evidence, expired limitations periods, or irreparable harm to business relationships.
Texas law provides specific remedies for breach of contract, including compensatory damages, consequential damages, and in some cases, attorney's fees. Our firm evaluates each case to determine the most effective approach, whether through demand letters, mediation, or aggressive litigation. Contact Attorney Michael J. Henry in Fort Worth to discuss how we can protect your contractual rights and business interests.