Contract Preparation, Negotiation, and Review

We provide strategic contract preparation, contract negotiation, and contract review services for businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout California. As experienced California contract attorneys, we draft, analyze, and negotiate agreements designed to protect our clients' legal and financial interests while minimizing risk and avoiding costly disputes.

Contracts form the backbone of nearly every business and commercial relationship. Whether you are starting a company, hiring employees or contractors, entering into a technology or licensing agreement, or purchasing real estate, the quality of your contract can determine the outcome if a dispute arises. Our firm focuses on clear, enforceable contract drafting and practical negotiation strategies tailored to your specific goals.

We assist clients at every stage of the contract lifecycle such as:

• Contract preparation and drafting tailored to your business or personal objectives
• Contract negotiation with opposing parties or their legal counsel
• Contract review and revision of agreements presented by third parties
• Risk assessment and mitigation through precise contractual language
• Enforcement and dispute-prevention strategies built into the agreement

Our approach emphasizes clarity, enforceability, and foresight--ensuring your contracts address not only current needs but also potential future conflicts.

Our California contract lawyers have experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of agreements, including:

• Business formation agreements (LLC operating agreements, shareholder agreements)
• Employment agreements and independent contractor agreements
• Purchase and sale agreements (business, assets, and equity)
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements (where enforceable under California law)
• Commercial and residential real estate contracts and leases
• Intellectual property licensing and assignment agreements
• Software, technology, SaaS, and internet-related contracts
• Stock purchase agreements and securities-related contracts
• Bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditor-debtor agreements

If a contract affects your business, income, intellectual property, or legal exposure, it should be reviewed by an experienced contract attorney before you sign.

A properly drafted contract reduces uncertainty, allocates risk, and provides clear remedies if something goes wrong. Vague or poorly written agreements often lead to disputes, litigation, or financial loss. By working with a knowledgeable California contract lawyer, you can avoid hidden liabilities, unfavorable terms, and unintended obligations.

In business and real estate transactions, contracts govern payment terms, performance obligations, termination rights, and dispute resolution procedures. Once signed, these provisions are difficult--and sometimes impossible--to undo. Proactive legal review is essential.

Contract negotiation is not just about price--it involves liability allocation, indemnification, termination rights, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, and dispute resolution. Our attorneys negotiate strategically to protect your leverage and ensure the final agreement reflects your priorities.

We routinely negotiate on behalf of clients who are presented with "standard form" or "non-negotiable" contracts, identifying provisions that can and should be modified under California law.

You should consult a contract lawyer before signing any agreement that could impact your business, assets, or legal rights. We regularly assist clients with:

• Reviewing contracts before execution
• Negotiating amendments and revisions
• Drafting termination and exit provisions
• Advising on California and federal regulatory compliance
• Representing clients in contract disputes, arbitration, and litigation

Early legal involvement often prevents disputes that would otherwise result in costly litigation. Our firm brings a practical, business-focused approach to contract preparation, negotiation, and review. We combine transactional experience with litigation insight, allowing us to draft contracts that are not only legally sound but also defensible if challenged. As a California law firm with experience in business law, internet and technology law, real estate, and commercial disputes, we understand how contracts operate in real-world scenarios--not just on paper. We work closely with our clients to ensure each agreement supports their long-term objectives and protects them from unnecessary risk.