Breach of Contract Lawyer Maryland
If your family, business or organization is being affected by a breach of contract, you may benefit from speaking with an experienced Maryland breach of contract lawyer from The Mumford Law and Mediation Firm. A “breach of contract” occurs when one party to an agreement doesn’t hold up their end of the bargain. It’s important to understand that any failure to honor the terms of the contract is generally considered a breach. Breaches may therefore be minor or significant. Minor breaches are commonly referred to as “non-material breaches.” Significant breaches are commonly referred to as “material breaches.” Parties may hold each other legally accountable for either non-material or material breaches, although damages are more likely to be awarded in a material breach matter.
How do you know if the breach in question is non-material or material? It is generally not a good idea to make assumptions in regard to legal distinctions like these. Most of the time, it’s a better idea to speak with an experienced Maryland breach of contract lawyer about your specific contract terms and breach situation. As a rule of thumb, non-material breaches don’t affect the outcome of the contract, whereas material breaches do. But again, it’s generally not a great idea to assume that a specific breach is material or non-material before receiving experienced guidance from a Maryland breach of contract lawyer.
It is also important to understand that you should strongly consider speaking with a Maryland breach of contract lawyer whether you are being affected by another party’s breach or you are in breach of a contract that you are party to. Life happens – circumstances evolve. Not all breaches are indefensible. In fact, there are times when breaching a contract is unavoidable. Whether you’re being practically or financially affected by another party’s breach or your own breach, it’s a good idea to speak with an experienced Maryland breach of contract lawyer about your options. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to hold the other party accountable for their failure to honor your contract, you may be able to renegotiate the terms of your contract or you may be able to avoid expensive consequences related to your own breach-related challenges.