Long Island Business Contract Lawyer

Business Contract Attorney Serving Long Island, NY

Long Island businesses across Nassau and Suffolk Counties rely on contracts to structure their relationships with vendors, clients, employees, and business partners. Whether you operate a professional services firm in Garden City, a construction company in Huntington, a retail business in Hempstead, or a healthcare practice in Great Neck, the terms of your commercial agreements define your rights, obligations, and risk exposure. Having a business contract lawyer review or draft these agreements protects your interests.

Our firm provides contract drafting, review, and negotiation services for Long Island businesses of all sizes. We handle vendor and supplier agreements, service contracts, independent contractor agreements, partnership and operating agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation covenants, licensing arrangements, distribution contracts, and terms of service. We also advise on contract disputes and help clients enforce their contractual rights.

Our Financial District office is accessible from Long Island via the LIRR to Penn Station, a short connection to our Financial District office. We represent businesses throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your contract needs.

Contract Services for Long Island Businesses

Vendor and Supplier Agreements

Long Island businesses in the construction, healthcare, retail, and professional services sectors that purchase goods or services from vendors need contracts that clearly define payment terms, delivery schedules, quality standards, and remedies for non-performance. Whether you are purchasing construction materials in Huntington, sourcing goods for a retail business in Garden City, or engaging service vendors for a professional practice in Great Neck, a well-drafted vendor agreement protects your business from supply chain disruptions and billing disputes. Our attorneys draft and review vendor contracts to ensure the terms are balanced and enforceable under New York law.

Service Agreements and Client Contracts

Businesses that provide services to clients need agreements that define the scope of work, compensation, timelines, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, liability limitations, and termination procedures. Service agreements are critical for consultants, marketing agencies, technology firms, design studios, and professional service providers throughout Long Island. Our firm drafts service agreements that protect your interests while maintaining the flexibility needed to serve your clients effectively.

Independent Contractor Agreements

Many Long Island businesses, particularly in the construction, healthcare, and professional services sectors, work with independent contractors for specialized projects, seasonal work, or to supplement their workforce. New York has strict rules about worker classification, and misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can result in penalties from the Department of Labor, the IRS, and state tax authorities. Our attorneys draft independent contractor agreements that reflect the actual working relationship and include appropriate provisions for scope of work, payment, intellectual property, confidentiality, and termination.

Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements

Protecting confidential business information is essential for Long Island companies that share proprietary data with employees, contractors, partners, or potential investors. Non-disclosure agreements define what information is confidential and the consequences of unauthorized disclosure. Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements restrict former employees or partners from competing with your business or soliciting your clients. Our firm drafts these agreements in compliance with New York law, which imposes specific requirements on the enforceability of restrictive covenants.

Partnership and Joint Venture Agreements

Long Island businesses that enter into partnerships or joint ventures need clear agreements governing each party's contributions, responsibilities, profit sharing, decision-making authority, and exit procedures. Whether you are forming a partnership with a colleague, entering a joint venture on a specific project, or restructuring an existing business relationship, a well-drafted agreement reduces the risk of disputes and provides a framework for resolving disagreements when they arise.

Contract Review and Negotiation

If another party has presented you with a contract to sign, having a lawyer review it before you execute can save your business from unfavorable terms. We review contracts for Long Island businesses and identify provisions that create risk, including one-sided indemnification clauses, automatic renewal terms, excessive personal guaranty requirements, and ambiguous performance standards. Where appropriate, we negotiate revisions on your behalf to achieve more balanced terms.

What Long Island Business Owners Should Know About Contracts

Long Island businesses in Nassau and Suffolk Counties often operate in industries where standard-form contracts are common, including construction, healthcare, retail franchising, and professional services. These agreements are typically drafted by the larger party's lawyers and weighted in their favor. A contract review by your own attorney can identify provisions that shift risk to your business, limit your remedies, or lock you into unfavorable long-term commitments. Even relatively simple contracts, such as equipment leases or software subscriptions, can contain terms that create significant liability.

Long Island businesses that contract with New York City-based clients, vendors, or partners should pay attention to choice of law and venue provisions. A contract that requires disputes to be resolved in Manhattan courts may be inconvenient and expensive for a business based in Suffolk County. Where possible, our firm negotiates venue provisions that are practical for our Long Island clients while remaining enforceable under New York law.

For Long Island businesses with operations or customers in New Jersey or Connecticut, our firm provides dual-state contract drafting that addresses the legal requirements of multiple jurisdictions. Our New York and New Jersey licenses allow us to draft agreements that properly account for cross-border commercial relationships.

Why Long Island Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides practical, efficient contract services to Long Island businesses and entrepreneurs. We draft agreements that protect your interests without overcomplicating the business relationship.

• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation for businesses of all sizes and industries
• Vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and independent contractor agreements
• Partnership, joint venture, and operating agreement structuring
• Accessible from Long Island via LIRR to Penn Station, a short connection to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey for businesses with cross-state operations

How Our Contract Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your business, the relationships you need to formalize, and the specific contract issues you face. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Drafting or Review. We draft new contracts from scratch or review agreements presented to you by the other party. We identify risks and recommend changes.
• Step 3: Negotiation. Where needed, we negotiate contract terms with the other party or their counsel to achieve fair and balanced provisions.
• Step 4: Execution and Ongoing Support. We finalize the agreement for execution and remain available for future contract needs, amendments, or disputes that arise during the term of the agreement.