Lakeview, IL Contract Dispute Lawyer

Skilled Business Law Attorney for Contract Disputes in Lakeview, Illinois

Whether you are trading with a vendor or taking on a new employee, a well-written contract is essential for protecting your interests as a business owner. When a dispute arises over the terms or interpretation of a contract, the best thing you can do is to seek out a Lakeview, Chicago corporate and business law attorney to negotiate for the best possible outcome.

At Cameron Law Center, LLC, Attorney Timothy Cameron has over a decade of legal experience, and in that time, he has provided valuable corporate counsel to many clients. Attorney Cameron can help draft and review a business contract on your behalf and advocate for you in any disputes.

Breaches of Employment Contracts by Employees

Our firm represents employers in various issues of employment law, including issues with employment contracts. Oftentimes, employers will use non-disclosure and non-compete agreements to protect their business interests, whether to stop trade secrets from leaking or to prevent unfair competition. If your employee violates the terms of a contract that they signed, you can take legal action to get a fair remedy.

First, you will have to identify the exact breach of contract that your employee committed. For example, your employee might have established a competing business after leaving your company that falls within the geographical restrictions of the non-compete agreement. Then, you must establish that you suffered damages as a result of the breach of contract, such as monetary losses caused by unfair competition.

At Cameron Law Center, LLC, we can help you seek a fair remedy for a breach of contract by your employee, whether through negotiation or litigation.

Can I Take Legal Action for a Breach of an Oral Contract?

You might assume that a contract that is not in writing is not legally valid. While it may be harder to prove that one party violated the terms of an oral contract, you can still take legal action against a party who breached the contract.

An oral contract is only considered binding if:

• An offer was made and accepted
• There was consideration from both sides, meaning that both parties received something from the contract
• There was mutual intent to engage in a legally binding agreement

If you cannot establish that all of these elements were present in the agreement, you will not be able to pursue a remedy for any damages that you suffered. At Cameron Law Center, LLC, we can help you argue for the validity of an oral contract, fighting for the best outcome on your behalf.

What Is the Difference Between a Minor and Material Breach of Contract in Illinois?

A breach of contract may be considered a minor or material breach depending on the severity of the violation. A minor breach occurs when one party fails to live up to the terms of the contract, but not in such a way that the contract is irreparably broken. On the other hand, a material breach represents a more serious violation that compromises the integrity of the contract itself.

In many cases, a minor breach of contract can be resolved through direct compensation for the injured party's damages. For a material breach of contract, the contract itself may have to be terminated, and other damages may have to be awarded to make things right. If compensation is not enough, the court can order specific performance by the breaching party, compelling them to fulfill their end of an agreement.

Meet With a Lakeview, Chicago Contract Dispute Attorney

At Cameron Law Center, LLC, we represent business owners in cases involving contract disputes, whether you are seeking a remedy or defending yourself from accusations of a breach. To schedule a free consultation with our Lakeview business lawyer, call our offices at 312-489-8638 or reach out to us online.