One common problem I encounter regularly as a part of the business litigation practice here at Mesriani Law Group is the fact that my client failed to put an agreement in writing. Many small businesses tend to act on a handshake basis, working from an oral agreement. Unfortunately, if an agreement is only oral, there is no real evidence it exists.

I find that many of my small business clients will tell me that they didn’t get the agreement in writing because they trusted the other side and the other side “gave their word.” continue reading…