Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Strong Contracts Build Strong Businesses
Every successful business relies on well-crafted contracts — they define relationships, manage expectations, and prevent costly disputes. Our firm helps business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs draft, review, and negotiate agreements that safeguard their interests and support smooth day-to-day operations.
Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding partnerships, or navigating a franchise opportunity, we ensure your contracts are clear, enforceable, and strategically sound.
Comprehensive Contract Services
We assist with the full range of commercial and professional agreements. Here are some that we regularly work with:
Customer Agreements – Clearly outline payment terms, deliverables, warranties, and limitations of liability to avoid misunderstandings.
Vendor & Independent Contractor Agreements – Define roles, responsibilities, and compliance with IRS and labor classifications.
Commercial & Residential Lease Agreements – Protect landlords and tenants by clarifying rights, maintenance duties, rent adjustments, and renewal options.
Intellectual Property (IP) Agreements – Safeguard ownership, licensing, confidentiality, and creative rights for brands, content, and technology.
Franchise Opportunity Agreements – Evaluate and negotiate franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, and related commitments before you invest.
Our approach: every contract we draft or review is tailored to your business model, risk tolerance, and industry-specific needs — never a one-size-fits-all form.
Our Process: From Draft to Deal
We make contract drafting and negotiation seamless from start to finish:
1. Consultation: Understand your business goals, risk exposure, and deal terms.
2. Drafting or Review: Prepare or evaluate agreements with plain-English language and enforceable terms.
3. Negotiation: Strengthen your position in discussions with vendors, clients, or franchisors.
4. Finalization: Deliver a polished, legally sound agreement ready for signature and implementation.
Whether you’re creating new agreements or reviewing existing ones, we focus on practical solutions — not unnecessary complexity.
A well-structured contract doesn’t just protect you legally — it supports smoother operations, clearer communication, and healthier business relationships. Our attorneys ensure your agreements:
Clearly define performance obligations and payment terms
Allocate risk and liability fairly
Protect confidential information and intellectual property
Provide effective remedies and dispute-resolution mechanisms
Comply with state and federal law, including Ohio business regulations
We help you anticipate and prevent problems — before they cost time and money.
Why Contract Quality Matters
Flat-fee, transparent pricing — no hidden costs or billable-hour surprises
Custom, plain-language agreements you and your clients can actually understand
Ohio-based counsel with multi-state experience
Experience across industries: startups, real estate, professional services, franchise systems, and more.
Our goal is simple: protect your business through precision, clarity, and fairness.