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Never Assume That Maryland Law Will Govern Your Contract Dispute

By February 1, 2020June 7th, 2020No Comments

You may be surprised to learn that there is no guaranty that contract disputes involving Maryland residents will be governed by Maryland law. A contract may specify that disputes will be governed by another State’s law. Additionally, if a contract does not specify any governing law, Maryland courts may apply the law of the State where the contract was formed. As a result, it is critical to determine what law will actually be applied to resolve any contractual issues prior to filing a claim.

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James Crossan

James Crossan

Jim is a civil litigator and business lawyer who serves as the Director of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. He applies an in-depth knowledge of litigation and critical decision-making skills to foster and create effective working relationships with his clients. Jim’s practice focuses on contract disputes and he works directly with individuals and corporate entities in a wide range of civil matters including construction, real estate, estates and trusts, and banking and finance. Contact Jim at jcrossan@liffwalsh.com or (443) 569-7264.

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