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Business & Contract Disputes

Worcester Attorneys for Business & Contract Disputes
Serving Worcester, Middlesex and Hampden Counties

When you do business with someone, you expect that if you hold up your end of the agreement, the other party will also act in good faith. Unfortunately, some individuals and companies do not play by the same rules that most of us follow. Rudolf, Griffis, Ruggieri & Murray provides experienced representation for clients involved in business or contract disputes.

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Understanding Business Or Contract Disputes In Massachusetts

  • The law requires people in business to treat each other fairly. If a business partner, customer, supplier, or other party has been dishonest with you, Massachusetts law gives you the right to seek damages or restitution, and in some cases you may be awarded your attorney’s fees and costs.
  • Damages for a breach of contract may include: compensatory damages, punitive damages, nominal damages, and liquidated damages.
  • Sometimes even family or friends can get into a dispute over business. Siblings who have inherited a family business, for example, do not always agree on how the business should be managed. Our Worcester business dispute attorneys handle these cases with tact and work toward a positive outcome.

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The Importance Of Written Agreements

When business agreements are not in writing, misunderstandings can easily arise about who has what responsibilities and how much money should go to whom. Some kinds of contracts may even be invalid if they are not in writing. Even without a written contract, however, you may still have rights that can be enforced, and we can assess your situation and determine the most economical way for you to reach the best possible solution.

Even when there is a written contract, reasonable people may disagree about what it means. Courts resolve such disagreements by considering the circumstances under which the agreement was written, including who wrote it and why. Our Worcester business dispute attorneys can help you understand whether a court is likely to adopt your interpretation of a contract.


Frequently Asked Questions

Document everything related to the breach, including communications and any financial impact, and consult an attorney promptly. Early legal advice can help you understand your options, whether that is negotiation, mediation, or filing a lawsuit.

It depends on whether your contract includes an attorney’s fees clause, or whether a specific Massachusetts statute applies to your situation. We review your contract to determine what may be recoverable.

Massachusetts generally allows six years to file a breach of written contract claim, though shorter deadlines can apply depending on the type of contract and claim. It is best to consult an attorney as soon as a dispute arises.

Partnership dissolution involves winding down the business, settling debts, and dividing remaining assets according to your partnership agreement or Massachusetts law if no agreement addresses it. We help clients navigate this process and protect their financial interests.

Often, yes. Mediation can resolve disputes faster and less expensively than litigation, and it can help preserve a business relationship worth keeping. We evaluate whether mediation makes sense for your specific situation.