Practice Area
Contract Preparation & Negotiation
Clear, well-drafted contracts — the most reliable way to prevent disputes before they start.
Why It Matters
Whether you’re starting a new relationship, closing a major deal, or resolving an issue, the right agreement is the difference between a smooth handshake and an expensive fight.
Poorly written contracts are a leading cause of expensive business disputes. At Witt & Goldsworthy, our attorneys prepare, negotiate, and revise contracts of all types — anticipating risks, negotiating better terms, and avoiding the common pitfalls that jeopardize long-range business strategies.
Our Working Rule
Draft it right, once.
Careful documentation of rights, risks, and responsibilities today prevents the kind of problem that derails a business two years from now. A properly drafted contract is cheap insurance.
How we Help
A wide range of agreements.
From construction contracts to settlement agreements — here’s where we work.
01
Construction Contracts
Contracts for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners that clearly allocate responsibilities, payment terms, schedules, warranties, and dispute resolution procedures.
02
Real Estate Purchase, Lease & Financing Agreements
Purchase agreements, lease agreements, and financing documents for commercial and residential real estate transactions.
03
Employment Contracts & Covenants Not to Compete
Agreements defining roles, compensation, confidentiality obligations, and non-compete restrictions to protect your workforce and competitive edge.
04
Noncompete Agreements
Enforceable noncompete agreements that protect your business — without being so overreaching that a court throws them out.
05
Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
Strong NDAs ensuring your trade secrets and proprietary information stay protected, whether across a deal table or an ordinary business conversation.
06
Independent Contractor Agreements
Clear agreements protecting your business from liability and defining project expectations with freelancers and consultants.
07
Loan Agreements, Promissory Notes & Security Instruments
Lending documents that secure repayment obligations and protect lenders’ rights — including personal guarantees and security interests.
08
Stock Purchase & Shareholder Agreements
Agreements governing rights, restrictions, buy-sell provisions, and voting arrangements between the people who own your business.
09
Settlement Agreements
Negotiated agreements to resolve disputes without prolonged litigation — focused on finality and protecting financial interests.
10
Design Contracts
Contracts for architects, engineers, and design professionals defining scope, payment milestones, IP rights, and liability protections.
11
Purchase Orders
Clear purchase orders outlining terms of supply transactions — price, delivery, warranties, and remedies for non-performance.
01
Construction Contracts
Contracts for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners that clearly allocate responsibilities, payment terms, schedules, warranties, and dispute resolution procedures.
02
Real Estate Purchase, Lease & Financing Agreements
Purchase agreements, lease agreements, and financing documents for commercial and residential real estate transactions.
03
Employment Contracts & Covenants Not to Compete
Agreements defining roles, compensation, confidentiality obligations, and non-compete restrictions to protect your workforce and competitive edge.
04
Noncompete Agreements
Enforceable noncompete agreements that protect your business — without being so overreaching that a court throws them out.
05
Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
Strong NDAs ensuring your trade secrets and proprietary information stay protected, whether across a deal table or an ordinary business conversation.
06
Independent Contractor Agreements
Clear agreements protecting your business from liability and defining project expectations with freelancers and consultants.
07
Loan Agreements, Promissory Notes & Security Instruments
Lending documents that secure repayment obligations and protect lenders’ rights — including personal guarantees and security interests.
08
Stock Purchase & Shareholder Agreements
Agreements governing rights, restrictions, buy-sell provisions, and voting arrangements between the people who own your business.
09
Settlement Agreements
Negotiated agreements to resolve disputes without prolonged litigation — focused on finality and protecting financial interests.
10
Design Contracts
Contracts for architects, engineers, and design professionals defining scope, payment milestones, IP rights, and liability protections.
11
Purchase Orders
Clear purchase orders outlining terms of supply transactions — price, delivery, warranties, and remedies for non-performance.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS — AND YOUR RISKS
A properly drafted contract defines the rights and obligations of every party involved.
We help you anticipate risks, negotiate better terms, and avoid the common pitfalls — so the paperwork supports the business instead of fighting it.
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Get the agreement right.
Whether you’re drafting from scratch or reviewing what’s on the table, we’re ready to help.
