Do Contract Disputes Go to Court?

While contract disputes are not inevitable, they happen more often than you think during the course of performance. In some cases, they will end up in litigation, but that does not always mean that your case will end up in front of a judge.

There is a difference between a case going to court and going to trial. Many cases will go to court when one or both parties file a lawsuit. However, you may work on negotiating a settlement at some point during the legal process. It is common for both parties to resolve their difference between the time that the lawsuit is filed and when the case would go in front of a judge or jury. In fact, a civil trial is very rare. Most cases will settle without the need for a trial. Many parties do not get very serious about completing a settlement agreement until the time of the trial approaches. However, there are some times when you will end up at trial.

Other contract disputes are resolved without the need for a lawsuit at all. Your attorney can engage with the other party’s lawyer during the dispute to communicate your position and negotiate a possible modification to the contract or a resolution to the dispute. This outcome is the best possible one because it resolves your issue without the need for expensive and time-consuming litigation. Avoiding a lawsuit is the exact reason why you should involve a lawyer early in your dispute.

Contact a Boca Raton Contracts Attorney Today

If you find yourself in a contract dispute, it is crucial to get legal advice from a lawyer about your contractual rights and potential remedies. Contact the attorneys at Rubino Findley today online or call us at 561.220.8464 to discuss your case.