Contract counsel for businesses and individuals in Wisconsin, Michigan & Ohioclients@kpilkingtonlaw.online
Practice Area

Contract law from first draft to final resolution.

We help clients understand agreements before they sign, improve terms during negotiation and respond strategically when performance breaks down.

Contracts are business decisions written down.

A strong agreement should capture the actual economics of the deal, define what each party is expected to do, allocate foreseeable risks and provide a workable path when circumstances change.

Drafting and negotiation

We assist with commercial agreements including service agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, independent contractor arrangements, consulting agreements, licensing terms, confidentiality agreements, purchase agreements, settlement agreements and other business contracts.

Interpretation and performance

Questions often arise after signing: whether a milestone has been met, whether a fee is due, whether a change request falls inside the original scope, or whether one side has a right to terminate. We analyze the document in context and help clients choose a practical response.

Amendment, exit and enforcement

When a relationship changes, an amendment or negotiated exit may be more valuable than a fight. When a dispute cannot be resolved informally, we help assess contractual remedies, notice requirements, dispute procedures and next steps.

Common matters

  • Service and professional-services agreements
  • Vendor, supplier and procurement contracts
  • Independent contractor and consulting agreements
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
  • Licensing and intellectual-property-related agreements
  • Payment, scope and performance disputes
  • Termination and renewal provisions
  • Settlement and release agreements