Contract Drafting & Negotiation

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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.

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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.

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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

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  • 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.

Why Businesses Choose Our Firm