While you may be tempted to use do-it-yourself contract templates found on the Internet and elsewhere, the money you save up front can pale in comparison to the money you spend later on court costs and attorney fees.

Poorly drafted contracts inevitably result in disputes that end up in court. Vagueness in contracts is the number one reason our firm litigates contract cases – each party thinks that some key term means something the other party has not intended. Not only does a badly drafted contract lead to litigation, it will also likely entail increased legal fees. Attorneys will spend time arguing about what the contract actually means and the dispute may still end up in trial to finally resolve differences in interpretation. Even worse, drafting and/or signing a contract you do not understand may subject you to costs of litigation.

It pays to hire a lawyer to draft your contract, so as to clearly define each party’s rights and duties. A competent attorney experienced in contract drafting and review can assist you in putting together an agreement that establishes your rights and obligations in clear terms, and can help lessen future disputes and litigation.

To discuss your contract drafting needs, call the law firm of Meriwether & Tharp LLC at 678-879-9000, to arrange an appointment.