Contract Lawyer in San Diego, CA
Solving Disputes With Strategy and Straight Talk
- Trusted by businesses and individuals alike
- Skilled in both plaintiff and defense representation
- Experience with agreements, disputes, and employment contracts
- Transparent advice from day one
Meet Our Contract Lawyers Serving San Diego
John K. Landay, Esq.
An experienced litigator with a practical, no-nonsense approach
- Former big-firm attorney with Fortune 500 experience and boutique precision
- Leads high-value contract cases involving shareholder, partnership, and employment disputes
- Super Lawyer (2020–2023) known for honest assessments and cost-conscious advocacy
Malcolm B. Roberts, Esq.
An award-winning advocate for business integrity
- 18+ years of litigation success, including seven-figure results in contract and fraud cases
- Named to the Top 50 Super Lawyers in San Diego; multiple Best of the Bar awards
- Trusted for level-headed, effective representation in
high-stakes disputes
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Focused Insight Into High-Stakes Disputes
Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
Disagreements between business partners or shareholders can jeopardize leadership, equity, and company direction. We help clients resolve internal power struggles, deadlocks, and breaches of fiduciary duty with an eye toward preserving the business or preparing it for a clean exit.
Employment and Noncompete Agreements
Whether you’re an employer facing a breach or an individual facing restrictions, we bring clarity to contested employment terms. We handle wrongful termination claims, alleged contract violations, and the enforcement or defense of noncompete clauses under California law.
Other Types of Disputes Our San Diego Contract Lawyers Handle
Purchase and Sale Agreements
We represent parties on either side of failed or disputed transactions, from real estate to asset purchases, to recover damages or defend enforceability.
LLC Member Disputes
When members clash over control, profits, or direction, we work to resolve the impasse through negotiation or litigation that protects our client’s stake.
Lease Disputes
Our attorneys address contract conflicts involving commercial or residential leases, whether it’s nonpayment, subletting, or ambiguous terms.
Additional dispute types include:
- Vendor and supplier disagreements
- Service contract breakdowns
- Construction and subcontractor disputes
- Franchise contract
issues - Warranty or indemnity enforcement
- Contract interpretation and scope conflicts
No matter the type or complexity, we're prepared to evaluate every contract issue through the lens of your goals and design a legal strategy that aligns with them.
Frequently Asked Questions For a Contract Lawyer in San Diego, CA
What makes a contract dispute more likely to escalate into litigation?
Common triggers include ambiguous terms, missed deadlines, conflicting interpretations, or a complete breakdown in communication. In California, a lack of clarity around intent or performance often turns what could be a small disagreement into a costly legal battle.
What happens if I unknowingly signed an unfair contract?
California law offers protection against contracts that are unconscionable or signed under duress. If a contract is extremely one-sided or deceptive, you may have grounds to challenge it, but timing and context matter. Our contract lawyers can help you evaluate your options.
At what point should I bring in a contract attorney?
Ideally, before a deal is signed or a dispute begins. But if terms are being ignored, negotiations have stalled, or legal action is being threatened, it’s wise to get a lawyer involved, even mid-process. Their intervention can help you preserve leverage and avoid escalation.
