Business Contracts and Agreements

Business contracts and agreements are a necessary component of every successful business. Business contracts form all aspects of daily business operations including employer/employee, independent contractors, consultants, customers, vendors, technology and regulators. Starting any business dealing with a clear and concise agreement or contract ensures preservation of your valued business relationships. Always operating with a clear and concise business contract is the best prevention for misunderstandings or costly litigation.

In today’s world, business dealings are fluid, sometimes consisting of a conversation and a handshake or a set of email exchanges. In helping her clients to decide if a formal written agreement is necessary, Kristina Reed brings to the table her experience litigating business disputes and drafting business contracts. She knows how to negotiate the right type of document for any set of circumstances. She works methodically to combine the necessary provisions to protect her client’s interests and maintain their valued business relationships. She can quickly and efficiently advise whether a certain contract should contain certain recitals and include covenants, representations, product and service warranties, indemnification clauses, disclaimers, limitations of liability or remedy, confidentiality clauses, protections for intellectual property, types or forms of notice, termination clauses, a choice of law and/or forum, or dispute resolution clauses.

Also, for particular types of businesses, a form contract or agreement may be needed. She can prepare versions of standard, form or template contracts and agreements for your business use.

Kristina Reed understands cost is the primary concern of any business expenditure. Whether providing your business with standard form agreements or assisting with the review, drafting, negotiating or formalizing the agreements of a particular transaction, Kristina Reed works within your budget to provide your business with the representation needed. She is skilled and experienced with may different contract matters, including, but not limited to the following types of commercial agreements:

• Business Formation and Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Employment and Independent Contractor Agreements and Employee Handbooks
• Real Estate, Landlord and Lease Negotiations
• Customer Contracts and Agreements
• Vendor and Distributor Agreements
• Equipment Lease Agreements
• Management Contracts
• Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality/Non-Competition/Non-Compete Agreements
• Technology Agreements, including E-Commerce, Website Terms of Use
• Licensing Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Profit Sharing Agreements

Kristina Reed aims to help your business succeed and maintain valued business relationships with clear and concise business and commercial agreements. She offers various fee structures that can fit into any business budget. Whether working at an hourly rate, for a flat fee or a monthly retainer, Kristina Reed provides quality representation to your business while giving you cost-certainty and peace of mind. Call Kristina Reed now to consult for a consultation.