{"id":3201,"date":"2026-10-24T02:49:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T02:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/franchise-agreement-dispute-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:40:39","slug":"franchise-agreement-dispute-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/franchise-agreement-dispute-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney 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-70 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-3200\" alt=\"a small business owner&#x27;s desk covered in vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open legal file folder\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-1.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)\"><a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/\">Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney<\/a> | 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)\">Resolve Contract and Vendor Disputes Before They Stall 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 Miami-Dade and South Florida business owners review agreements, respond to vendor breaches, and work toward a clear path forward. Kristina E. Wilson is responsible for this page. Offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/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 a 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 a 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 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Franchise Agreement Dispute Attorney Florida | KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>A franchise agreement dispute is a disagreement between a franchisor and a franchisee about what their contract requires. Common examples include a termination notice, unpaid royalties, a territory conflict, or a claim about what was disclosed before the sale. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. We serve business owners and investors across Miami-Dade, Broward and South Florida.<\/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 termination notice with a short cure window is in your hands, or a franchisee has stopped paying, reach out to us now so we can review the agreement before the next deadline. 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>Who This Page Is For and What a Franchise Agreement Dispute Involves<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for franchisors and franchisees who face a live disagreement over their contract. A franchise agreement dispute turns on the rights and duties in the franchise agreement or the franchise disclosure document (FDD). The FDD is the document a franchisor gives a buyer before a sale. It describes the business and the franchise terms.<\/p>\n<p>Franchisors often face a franchisee who has stopped paying or who runs the business outside the system. Franchisees often face a termination, a nonrenewal or a fee demand they did not expect.<\/p>\n<p>A dispute can begin with a letter or formal notice before any lawsuit is filed. That early notice may set a short window to respond or fix a problem. Read it against the agreement right away, because a missed step can change your options.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement, its amendments, its notice and cure terms, and Florida law all work together.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Franchise Agreement Dispute Attorney Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Our franchise work sits inside our business contract practice. It covers these areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agreement review and drafting, including term, renewal, transfer and termination terms.<\/li>\n<li>FDD review, including whether the disclosures match the signed agreement and what the buyer received.<\/li>\n<li>Termination and default disputes, including whether the agreement&#8217;s notice and cure steps were followed.<\/li>\n<li>Royalty and fee disagreements, including marketing fund charges and audit questions.<\/li>\n<li>Territory conflicts between franchisees, or between a franchisee and the franchisor&#8217;s own sales channels.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-sale claims about what was said before signing, and the defenses the agreement allows.<\/li>\n<li>Demand letters, negotiated resolutions, and mediation, arbitration or court filings when required.<\/li>\n<li>Outside general counsel support on ongoing contract questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many disputes raise more than one of these issues at once. A termination may also raise a royalty question and a pre-sale claim. Reviewing them together keeps your response consistent.<\/p>\n<h2>Franchise Agreement Red Flags to Raise Early in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>The first red flags are usually in the clauses that control how a dispute is handled.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dispute resolution.<\/strong> Many agreements require mediation or arbitration first. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Florida&#8217;s arbitration statute<\/a> generally makes a written arbitration agreement enforceable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Termination without a cure period.<\/strong> Watch for immediate termination rights and default definitions broad enough to catch small lapses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice rules.<\/strong> The agreement may say how and where notices must be delivered. Notices sent the wrong way can be disputed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Renewal conditions.<\/strong> Look for new forms, new fees, or remodeling at the franchisee&#8217;s own cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Territory language.<\/strong> Vague terms about online sales, shared trade areas, or reserved rights often cause conflict.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short fee-dispute deadlines.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Florida&#8217;s contract time-limit statute<\/a> voids a contract term that sets a time to sue shorter than the statute of limitations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Informal amendments.<\/strong> Changes made by email, portal click-through or side letter can conflict with the signed agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spotting these early gives you time to respond. It also shows what to preserve and what to challenge.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Franchise Agreement Dispute Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A franchise dispute usually moves through five steps, from first call to resolution.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> We identify the agreement, the FDD, the notices received and the deadlines they set.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We read the agreement, amendments, every FDD version, payment history and correspondence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written analysis.<\/strong> We lay out your position, the other side&#8217;s likely arguments and your options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Response.<\/strong> This may be a notice of cure, a demand letter, or a proposed standstill or settlement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Formal steps.<\/strong> If the agreement requires mediation or arbitration, or a court filing is needed, we prepare and file within its procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on the facts of each matter and the terms of the agreement involved. How long a matter runs depends on the agreement&#8217;s procedures and how the other side responds.<\/p>\n<p>Florida courts also use mediation. On one party&#8217;s request, a court must refer many filed damages actions to mediation, subject to listed exceptions and to who pays the costs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Florida court-ordered mediation law<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Liability Risks for Franchisors and Franchisees<\/h2>\n<p>Both sides carry risk, and much of it comes from what was said before the sale and how the agreement is followed afterward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Franchisors.<\/strong> When selling or establishing a franchise, Florida makes it unlawful, for any person, to intentionally misrepresent the prospects or chances for success, to intentionally misrepresent or fail to disclose the known required total investment, or to intentionally misrepresent or fail to disclose efforts to sell or establish more franchises or distributorships than the market or market area can reasonably be expected to sustain (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0800-0899\/0817\/Sections\/0817.416.html\">franchise misrepresentation statute<\/a>). Unfair and deceptive practices in trade or commerce are also unlawful (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0501\/Sections\/0501.204.html\">Florida unfair practices law<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Franchisees.<\/strong> A person who shows a violation of the misrepresentation statute in civil court may receive a judgment for all moneys invested in the franchise. The court may also award reasonable attorney&#8217;s fees and shall award reasonable costs. Other risks include continued operation after termination, unpaid fees that build up during a dispute, and missed response deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s business opportunity law may also apply to some sales. A buyer may rescind within 1 year after signing, upon written notice, for defects such as untrue statements (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0559\/Sections\/0559.813.html\">business opportunity remedies statute<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0559\/Sections\/0559.813.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 559.813<\/a> reads: &#8220;If a business opportunity seller uses untrue or misleading statements in the sale of a business opportunity, fails to give the proper disclosures in the manner required by this part, or fails to deliver the equipment, supplies, or products necessary to begin substantial operation of the business within 45 days after the delivery date stated in the business opportunity contract, or if the contract does not comply with the requirements of this part.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Owners who personally agreed to pay a company&#8217;s obligations may face personal exposure. While a dispute is pending, keep records, follow the notice rules and avoid unapproved changes.<\/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<h2>Franchise Dispute Questions Answered<\/h2>\n<p>Most franchise dispute questions turn on the exact wording of your agreement and the notices you received.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a franchisor terminate without a cure period?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer turns on the default and termination language in your agreement, the notices given, and Florida law. Start with a review of the signed contract.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to keep paying royalties during a dispute?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your agreement&#8217;s payment, withholding and dispute terms control that answer. Review them before you stop or start paying.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does an FDD problem always create a claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. It turns on what was disclosed, when it was disclosed, and how the agreement handles the issue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my dispute go to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business contracts may require mediation or arbitration before a lawsuit. Florida generally enforces written arbitration agreements, so that clause is reviewed early.<\/p><\/details><p><strong>Who pays the attorney fees?<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to act?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law voids a contract term that shortens the time to sue below the statute of limitations. Still, check every notice deadline right away.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I gather before the first call?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the signed agreement and amendments, every FDD version you received, any default or termination notices, payment statements, and key emails or letters.<\/p><\/details>\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\/woman-at-a-desk-writing-on-contract-papers-beside-law-books-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A woman writes on contracts at a desk beside law books and a laptop.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why Work with KEW Legal on a Franchise Agreement Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm that works on the business contracts behind these disputes. We serve business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida, including Miami, Aventura, Doral, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Our offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Our practice centers on business contracts, partnership and vendor disputes, commercial leases, and outside general counsel for business owners.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson of KEW Legal is responsible for the content of this page, and a matter may be referred to another lawyer or law firm. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our team can help you organize your documents before the first call.<\/p>\n<p>Florida business entities are registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Checking them helps confirm which franchisor or franchisee entity is named in a dispute.<\/p>\n<p>If a termination notice with a short cure window is in your hands, or a franchisee has stopped paying while you need to know your options, call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to schedule a free first consultation &#8212; confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n\n<\/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 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 KEW Legal Approaches Vendor and Contract Disputes<\/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\">Contract-first review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the signed agreement, its amendments, and every notice exchanged, so the next step is based on the actual language.<\/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\">Protecting your business position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at payment, withholding, termination and dispute terms to help you avoid steps that could weaken your position.<\/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\">Clear communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in plain language and keep you informed as the matter moves forward.<\/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 support<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business owners can rely on our team for ongoing contract questions, not just a single dispute.<\/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\">Review Before You Act<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Withholding payment, stopping performance, or sending a termination notice can have lasting consequences. Review your contract with counsel before taking these steps.<\/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\">Call 305-990-2300<\/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\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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\">Disputes We Handle<\/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\">Payment and invoice disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unpaid invoices, disputed charges, and disagreements over what a vendor or client owes under the 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\">Breach and performance issues<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missed deliveries, substandard work, or failure to meet agreed terms, and how those issues fit into your contract.<\/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\">Termination and notice questions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether a termination or default notice complies with the agreement, and what response your business should consider.<\/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\">Vendor and supplier agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review and negotiation of service, supply, and purchase agreements, including the terms that matter most when problems arise.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With KEW Legal About Your Contract Dispute. 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