Contracts Resource Links

Contract drafting is often complex and requires an experienced attorney who has a deep understanding of contract law. Contact our firm today to speak with us about your business-contract needs.

Handling Contract Transactions and Litigation

When you make a written or oral agreement with another business or individual, it may or may not be legally enforceable as a contract. To make sure your rights are protected and that you have not signed up for unforeseen liability, you should consult an experienced attorney.

At the Watkins Firm in San Diego, we assist clients in drafting and negotiating contracts, and we represent both plaintiffs and defendants in contract litigation. Below is some basic information about contract law in the United States. To discuss your options under California law, contact us to set up a no-obligation consultation with a knowledgeable contract lawyer.

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Contract Law Resource Links

U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
Federal agency responsible for promoting domestic business and international trade.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The federal agency that advises and assists small businesses.

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
The main law that regulates the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers engaging in commercial transactions. The UCC has been adopted by all states in whole or in part.

Drafting Legal Documents: A Resource Guide by Kelly Kunsch, Seattle University Law Library
A guide to recommended resources on legal drafting.

Legal Information Institute - Contract law overview
Contract law overview, providing links to other sources.

Legal Information Institute - Commercial Law: an overview
Overview discusses broad areas of law dealing with business, commerce and consumer transactions. Includes links to additional useful resources.

Article: Is This Contract Valid?
Article from Entrepreneur Magazine by Jeffrey Steinberger about what makes contracts binding.

Dictionary.com®
Definitions of contract and specific types of contracts.

Legal Elements of a Contract
Article from the Office of the Texas Comptroller.

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