Tampa Business Contract Drafting Lawyer
How a Tampa Business Contract Lawyer Can Help You
A Tampa business contract lawyer can help your business transactions go more smoothly. By having a professional write your contracts — instead of using “artificial intelligence” or finding templates online that may not match your situation — you are more likely to write the proper contract for your business needs, and not sabotage your own deal. Having a business contract lawyer write your contracts also means you have an advocate in your corner and someone you can ask questions of.
What is a Contract?
A contract is a very broad term that encompasses a document that involves two or more parties that exchange promises (this is called “consideration”). Although a contract can be oral, and does not have to be written, written contracts are preferred to more clearly document what each party agreed to. Contracts often include conditions, representations, warranties, and other terms that dictate the terms of a deal. Contracts are highly litigated so this is why it is important to have very clear terms in the contract and consider different scenarios when writing a contract.
What Do Tampa Business Contract Drafting Attorneys Do?
The first thing that our Tampa Business lawyer will do is learn the details of the particular transaction and the client’s goals and concerns. No two business transactions are treated the same and each client gets unique services based on the client’s specific situation.
At Motiva Business Law, we write various types of contracts and represent clients in various types of deals including:, including:
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Service contracts
- Commercial and residential leases
- Business partnership agreements
- Asset purchase agreements
- Stock purchase agreements
- Letters of intent (LOIs)
- Operating agreements for LLCs
Whether you are looking for an experienced Tampa business contract review lawyer or a lawyer to draft your contract, it is a wise investment in the security of your business relationships. Contact our business law office today to discuss how our contract legal services can benefit you and your business.
We assist clients with drafting contracts in the greater Tampa area and Hillsborough county including Downtown Tampa, South Tampa, North Tampa, Westshore, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Temple Terrace, Ybor City, Channelside, and Westchase.
Motiva Business Law Offers
- Vendor Contracts
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Negotiation
- SAFE Agreements
- Convertible Notes
- Master Service Agreements (MSA)
- Employee Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Website Terms of Service
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Purchase Agreement Reviews
Business Law Issues We Can Help You With
B2B Contracts
Business-to-client Contracts
Partnership and Shareholder Agreements
Sale and Purchase Agreements
Franchise Agreements
Terms and Conditions
Experience the Benefits of Working with Motiva Business Law
- Fixed Fees: For your convenience, when possible, we offer a fixed fee that you will be informed of before hiring our services.
- Continual Communication: Our contract attorneys will inform you of the progress of your matter and ask for your feedback.
- Law Made Simple: Our business lawyers will explain in detail the implications of entering the deal.
- Experienced Strategy: Our contract services are done according to your objectives and aim at the growth of your business.
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Contract Review FAQ
You are not legally required to have a lawyer draft a business contract, but using a business contract lawyer increases your chances of having a properly written contract that avoids disputes.
A strong business contract should usually include:
- The full legal names of the parties;
- A clear description of the products, services, or obligations;
- Payment terms;
- Deadlines and performance requirements;
- Term and termination rights;
- Confidentiality obligations, if needed;
- Ownership of work product or intellectual property;
- Warranties, disclaimers, and limitations of liability;
- Indemnification, if appropriate;
- Dispute resolution terms;
- Governing law and venue; and
- Signature blocks for the parties.
The cost of a lawyer to draft a business contract varies widely depending on the type of transaction, the complexity of the transaction, how many parties are involved, and what other legal services are required to properly execute the contract. For example, if you are drafting a business purchase agreement, you will also want to do your due diligence of the target business. You can refer to our flat fee pricing to get a better idea of how much it costs for a lawyer to draft a contract.
It takes two to four weeks for a lawyer to draft a business contract from start to finish. Of course this also depends if there are contract negotiations involved or if other actions need to be taken such as due diligence. In that case, drafting a contract could take months. This is why it is important not to wait until the last minute to have a business contract drafted.
You “can” use an online template or artificial intelligence to draft a contract, but it is not the wisest approach. Even choosing the correct contract template takes legal expertise. Choosing the wrong template could, at best, kill your deal due to being a turnoff to the other party, or at worst, land you in a legal dispute. As for artificial intelligence, the risk is similar. In addition, the output of AI is only as good as the prompts you enter, which take legal expertise.