Atlanta Breach of Contract Attorneys

A contract is an agreement between two people with consideration.  It is a promise, or a set or a set of promises, that is recognized and can be enforced by law.  When parties to a contract fall into a dispute, the law allows for damages, and sometimes specific performance of the promise.

A breach of contract occurs when one party to the contract does not perform his duty according to the agreement.  There are other numerous causes of action that are often intertwined and intermingled with a breach of contract cause of action, including fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and unfair trade practices.  Possible legal remedies available to a non-breaching party include:

• Compensatory damages.  Monetary damages intended to place the non-breaching party in the position they would have been in had the contract been completed.
• Liquidated damages.  Monetary damages specified in the contract that would be due the non-breaching party in the event of a breach.
• Specific performance.  A court order requiring the terms of the contract to be fulfilled.
• Rescission. The contract is thrown out and the performance of both parties is excused.
• Reformation. The court changes the terms of the contract to reflect what the parties actually intended when creating the contract.

The Atlanta attorneys at PMKM&N are well versed in the complexities of contract law, and have successfully represented both large and small corporations in contract litigation.

Our team is also highly experienced in commercial litigation and employment contract law.