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When someone doesn't hold up their end of a deal, it can put your business, your livelihood, and your plans at risk. Cook Law helps businesses resolve breach of contract disputes with the direct, senior-level attention it takes to protect what's at stake. Most breach of contract disputes come down to three questions: #### 1. What does the contract actually require? Before anything else, the terms of the agreement have to be analyzed and interpreted, including each party's rights and responsibilities. Sometimes contracts don’t say what the parties actually intended, and if there is ambiguity, we apply the legal rules to help resolve it. #### 2. Did a breach actually occur? Once the terms are clear, the facts are evaluated against them to determine whether either party failed to perform as required. #### 3. What damages resulted? If a breach occurred, the next step is determining what it cost the injured party, so they can be made whole for what they lost. ## How Cook Law Approaches Contract Disputes #### We bring an understanding of the perspective of both sides. Because we handle breach of contract cases for both plaintiffs and defendants, we understand these disputes from every angle, not just one side of the table. #### We find creative, efficient resolutions. As a boutique firm, we're able to think creatively and move quickly, finding solutions that resolve disputes effectively while saving clients time and litigation costs. #### We believe the best defense is a strong contract to start with. The best way to avoid a contract dispute is to prevent one in the first place. When we draft contracts on a client's behalf, we use clear, direct language and terms built to hold up if they're ever tested, reducing the risk of future litigation and protecting your business from the start. ![bill cook portrait](https://www.cooklawfla.com/hubfs/bill%20cook%20portrait.jpg "bill cook portrait") ## Frequently Asked Questions ##### What are the elements of a breach of contract claim in Florida? Generally, a valid claim requires first proving that a contract existed, that one party failed to meet its obligations under that contract, and that the failure caused damages. The specifics can vary depending on the type of contract and dispute involved. ##### How long do I have to file a breach of contract claim in Florida? Florida generally allows five years to file a claim on a written contract and four years on an oral contract, with shorter deadlines in some circumstances. Deadlines can vary based on the specifics of your situation, so it's worth talking to an attorney as soon as possible after a suspected breach. ##### What damages can I recover for breach of contract? The goal of damages in a breach of contract case is generally to put the injured party in the position they would have been in if the contract had been fulfilled. What's actually recoverable depends on the terms of the contract and the specifics of the breach. ## Facing a high-stakes contract dispute? Let's talk it through. 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