What is a Contract?

Find the right Contract Drafting attorney in Port Arthur, TX

In Texas, a contract is different from a normal agreement in that the parties to a contract intend their agreement to have legal effect. Contracts might be oral or written, as long as both parties have the same understanding of the terms of the agreement. In business transactions, written contracts are typically preferred for their reliability. These documents are best drafted by those who understand the law, because the very reason for a contract is to legally obligate the parties.

Negotiating a Contract in Port Arthur

Negotiation of each particular term in a contract is important to ensure that the intent of each party is met. Also, there are certain clauses that should be included in every Port Arthur contract to give it the desired legal effect. The terms of the contract may be decided based on clear expectations if both parties are upfront about their intentions early on. Also, parties may want to discuss whether they need a provision for resolving any disputes under the contract.

Using a Form Contract

Many Port Arthur, Texas Lawyers use form contracts as a template for any new agreement. The attorney will add or remove contract provisions that the parties want, plus modify the specific language of the form contract to meet the parties' needs. This usually saves all parties time and money. There are risks to using a contract that neither party has written, particularly if you proceed without the advice of an attorney. First, form contracts have the tendency to go unread. Any party who does not carefully review all the contract clauses can be left unaware of their obligations under the contract. Second, form contracts will often contain language that is difficult to understand outside the legal community. This can cause disagreement over the meaning of a clause. Whether you decide to negotiate a contract or use a form contract, an attorney will be able to help you ensure that the written instrument matches your intent. Many lawyers practicing in Port Arthur are experts of Texas contract law.

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Life in Port Arthur

Port Arthur is experiencing an economic revitalization with nearly billion in projects involving energy infrastructure. Golden Pass and Sabine Pass LNG terminals are the largest and would bring in millions of dollars to Port Arthur each year. Port Arthur is one of Texas' leading seaports and was in the news recently when an oil tanker and barge collided. Port Arthur is connected to the rest of Texas intersecting with a number of US and state highways making it ideal for transportation and distribution. Being the center of so much business, Port Arthur has some of the best outlet and shopping in the area. The business boom has also attracted a number of lawyers to the area to help sort out any legal problem that may arise. Port Arthur lawyers know business law well but many also focus their practices in other areas like family, criminal, and immigration law.

Port Arthur offers a number of worthwhile educational outlets like public libraries and schools. The Bob Hope Charter School and Lamar State College are both located in Port Arthur. Notables of Port Arthur include Janis Joplin, Jimmy Johnson, G.W. Bailey, and rap group UGK. Port Arthur has seen major damage from Gulf of Mexico hurricanes and tropical cyclones like Hurricane Rita, Humberto, Ike, and Tropical Storm Eduard. Luckily, Port Arthur residents have prepared successfully beforehand or recovered from the forceful damaging storms.

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