{"id":2568,"date":"2026-10-22T02:45:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T02:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/vendor-failed-to-deliver-attorney-south-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T00:52:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T00:52:22","slug":"vendor-failed-to-deliver-attorney-south-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/vendor-failed-to-deliver-attorney-south-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Vendor Failed to Deliver Attorney in Florida | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2566\" alt=\"A small business desk piled with vendor invoices, contract breach notices, and email printouts beside an open legal file folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-contract-br-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-contract-br-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-contract-br-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-contract-br-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-contract-br-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-desk-piled-with-vendor-invoices-contract-br-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract &amp; Vendor Disputes | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Vendor Failed to Deliver? Get Outside Counsel Working for Your Business<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal helps business owners across Miami-Dade and South Florida respond when a vendor misses deadlines, delivers the wrong goods, or abandons a contract.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<h2>When a Vendor Fails to Deliver or Perform in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>A vendor that misses a delivery date, ships goods that don&#8217;t match the order, or stops work partway through may have broken the contract. Whether it did turns on the written agreement and the reason for the problem.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for business owners, managers, and anyone running a business for someone else who now faces a vendor that failed to deliver or finish the job. It explains how Florida businesses usually analyze these problems, so you know what to gather and when to act.<\/p>\n<p>Many owners assume any missed promise is automatically a legal claim. That is not how these cases usually work. The contract&#8217;s exact words, the timing, and the vendor&#8217;s reason all matter.<\/p>\n<p>Start with the contract. Check the scope of work, the price, the delivery date, and what counts as acceptance. A late delivery is not always a breach. A signed extension, a clause that excuses delay, or a change the business asked for can change the answer.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a supplier missed a deadline and your operations have stalled, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the contract and the proof alone. Our team is ready to talk through your next step. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-woman-lawyer-reads-legal-papers-at-her-desk-in-a-mod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A Black woman lawyer reads legal papers at a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Causes of Vendor Delivery and Performance Failures<\/h2>\n<p>Most vendor problems fall into a few groups. Each group can point to a different claim and different evidence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Late delivery.<\/strong> The vendor misses a date or a milestone in a service agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrong or defective goods.<\/strong> Items don&#8217;t match the agreed specifications, quantity, or quality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incomplete or abandoned work.<\/strong> A contractor leaves a job unfinished or does it poorly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silence after payment.<\/strong> The business pays a deposit, and the vendor stops answering calls and emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vendor insolvency.<\/strong> The supplier runs out of money or shuts down before it delivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excuse claims.<\/strong> The vendor says an event outside its control stopped performance. Whether a force majeure clause applies turns on its exact wording.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Can You Sue a Vendor for Breach of Contract in Florida?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, a business can often sue a vendor for breach of contract in Florida when the agreement is valid and the vendor did not perform as promised. Timing and the type of contract matter a great deal.<\/p>\n<p>Start with the clock. Florida law sets time limits for bringing an action on a contract that is not founded on a written instrument, including an action for the sale and delivery of goods, and the applicable deadline depends on the facts of each matter. That includes an action for the sale and delivery of goods. Claims on written contracts fall under a different period in the same statute, so check which one fits your deal early.<\/p>\n<p>A contract cannot cut that time short. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03<\/a>, a contract provision that sets a shorter period to sue than the statute allows is void.<\/p>\n<p>For sales of goods, Florida&#8217;s sale-of-goods rules in chapter 672 may apply. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.314.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.314<\/a>, goods sold by a seller who is a merchant with respect to goods of that kind generally carry an implied promise that they are merchantable. Those goods must be fit for their ordinary purposes, unless the contract excludes or changes that promise.<\/p>\n<p>Under Florida&#8217;s American Rule, each side generally pays its own attorney&#8217;s fees unless a contract or statute says otherwise, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/319153\/opinion\/Opinion_SC02-1953.pdf\">Florida Supreme Court in Price v. Tyler<\/a> explains. If a contract entered into on or after October 1, 1988 lets a party recover fees for enforcing it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105<\/a> may let the court award fees to the other side when it prevails.<\/p>\n<h2>What Evidence Is Needed to Prove a Vendor&#8217;s Breach<\/h2>\n<p>A strong case rests on a clear paper trail. Gather these items before you contact the vendor again.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The full signed agreement, purchase orders, quotes, change orders, and amendments.<\/li>\n<li>Proof you held up your side, such as payment records, deposits, and confirmation that you were ready to accept delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Dated emails, texts, and call notes showing the deadline and each missed promise.<\/li>\n<li>Delivery records, photos, inspection notes, and written rejections or acceptance notices.<\/li>\n<li>Damage records, such as replacement invoices, rush shipping charges, and lost sales you can document.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Put the facts in a one-page timeline. It lets everyone see the dispute in order, including a mediator or a judge.<\/p>\n<p>Get the deal in writing, too. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.201<\/a>, a contract for goods priced at $500 or more generally must be backed by a record signed by the party you want to hold to it. A verbal deal is harder to enforce for that reason.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens When a Vendor Fails to Complete Its Obligations<\/h2>\n<p>Most vendor disputes move in stages, and early steps can affect later options. The process usually starts with the contract and a written demand.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Read the contract first.<\/strong> Look for notice requirements, cure periods, termination rights, and dispute steps the parties agreed to follow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send a written demand.<\/strong> It should name the breach, the contract term involved, the deadline to fix it, and the remedy you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate.<\/strong> Settlements often include a completion schedule, a credit, or a refund plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider mediation.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a>, when one side asks, a court generally must refer a filed damages case to mediation, if the requesting party can pay or the costs can be split fairly. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a>, a court must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless an exception applies, such as an action filed for the purpose of collecting a debt. Mediation communications are generally confidential under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.405.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.405<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File suit if needed.<\/strong> Venue generally depends on where the defendant resides, where the claim arose, or where the property is located, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>. That section does not apply to suits against nonresidents, so an out-of-state vendor needs separate review.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the contract has an arbitration clause, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a> says a written agreement to arbitrate is generally valid and enforceable. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a> sets a 45-day period for written settlement offers, but by its own terms it does not apply to causes of action that accrue after its effective date, so it will not govern most current vendor disputes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a> reads: &#8220;The offer shall remain open for 45 days unless withdrawn sooner by a writing served on the offeree prior to acceptance by the offeree.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Protect Your Position Now and Which Lawyer Handles These Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Start with records. Keep one running log of dates, promises, and calls. Send important notices the way the contract requires, and keep proof of delivery, such as certified mail.<\/p>\n<p>Be careful with payment. Don&#8217;t pay a disputed invoice without a written note that you reserve your rights, unless the contract requires otherwise. If you accepted goods, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a> says you must notify the seller of the breach within a reasonable time after you discover or should have discovered it, or you may be barred from any remedy.<\/p>\n<p>Plan for operations. A backup supplier keeps the business running during a dispute. Take reasonable steps to keep your losses from growing.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Its <a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/\">business contract and vendor dispute attorney<\/a> work focuses on the contract language, the evidence, and a path to resolution that fits the business&#8217;s goals. Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-female-attorney-signs-legal-documents-at-her-desk-surround-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A female attorney signs legal documents at her desk, surrounded by law books and justice symbols.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Vendor Breach Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter?<\/summary><p>A lawyer can review the wording and deadlines before the letter goes out. The letter can affect your later options, so a review is commonly worth doing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to sue a vendor in Florida?<\/summary><p>If the agreement was oral or otherwise unwritten, time limits for enforcing it may apply, and the deadline depends on the facts of each matter. Written contracts follow a different period, so check your deal&#8217;s form early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I recover lost profits if a vendor fails to deliver?<\/summary><p>No result can be promised, because the answer turns on the agreement and the evidence.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation free?<\/summary><p>Yes, the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a lawsuit always follow?<\/summary><p>Not always. Many vendor disputes settle through a demand letter, negotiation, or mediation before any case is filed.<\/p>\n<p>If a vendor&#8217;s failure has put your business on hold, you don&#8217;t have to work through the contract and the evidence alone. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a>, and our team can help you decide what comes next.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Vendor Problems We Review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Late or Missed Deliveries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a supplier or contractor misses an agreed date, we review the contract terms, notice requirements and the effect on your operations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrong or Defective Goods<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If what arrived does not match the order or specifications, we look at the warranty, inspection and rejection terms in your agreement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incomplete or Abandoned Work<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a vendor stops work partway through a project, we help you assess what was owed, what was paid and what can be recovered.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unpaid Deposits and Refunds<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the payment terms and records to help you pursue money a vendor has not returned or applied as agreed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Your Vendor Dispute<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review the Paper Trail<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with your contract, purchase orders, invoices and emails to build a clear timeline of what was promised and what happened.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Send a Clear Demand<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A carefully worded demand letter can state your position, set out the vendor&#x27;s obligations and open the door to a resolution.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Your Business<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you think through how the dispute could affect your customers, operations and other vendor relationships before you act.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many owners bring us in as ongoing outside general counsel, so vendor problems are handled by a lawyer who already knows the business.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Keep Records From the Start<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save every contract, purchase order, invoice, delivery receipt and message with the vendor. 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