What Contract Dispute Services Does Brodsky Law Offer?
Contract disputes arise when one or more parties fail to perform their obligations under an agreement, or when the parties disagree about the meaning of contractual terms. In California, a breach of contract claim requires proof of four elements: the existence of a valid contract, the plaintiff's performance or excuse for nonperformance, the defendant's breach, and resulting damages (California Civil Code Section 1549 et seq.). Contract disputes can involve material breach — a failure so substantial that it defeats the purpose of the agreement — or minor breach, where the non-breaching party may recover damages but cannot treat the contract as terminated. Sasha Brodsky has litigated contract disputes in Santa Cruz County Superior Court and throughout California since 1998.
California contract law provides a range of remedies for breach, depending on the nature of the contract and the breach. Compensatory damages — including expectation damages, reliance damages, and consequential damages — are the most common remedy. Specific performance may be available when monetary damages are inadequate, particularly in real estate and unique goods transactions. Anticipatory breach allows a party to bring suit before the other party's performance is due if the breaching party has clearly communicated an intent not to perform. The statute of limitations for breach of a written contract is four years under Code of Civil Procedure Section 337, while oral contracts carry a two-year limitation under Section 339. Sasha works to enforce his clients' contractual rights through strategic litigation, pursuing the remedies that best serve their interests.
Sasha's scope of counsel includes but is not limited to:
Whether you are pursuing a breach of contract claim, seeking specific performance, defending against an anticipatory breach allegation, or need the court to interpret disputed contractual language through a declaratory relief action, Sasha provides experienced litigation counsel through every stage of the process — from pre-litigation demand letters and early case evaluation through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal. He works to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients in every contract dispute.
For more information about Brodsky Law's litigation services, visit our Litigation page. Contact Sasha Brodsky to discuss your contract dispute matter.