Commercial Contract Lawyer in Washington DC for Strong Agreements
When contracts are at the core of your business relationships, it is very necessary to have a competent commercial contract lawyer. We assist corporate clients in safeguarding their interests, lessening risks, and negotiating contracts that foster future success.
Strategic Business Transactions
Every contract has consequences. To have a successful commercial contract lawyer in Washington DC is to have an advocate who is familiar with the way agreements work in real-world business environments.
Our company collaborates with clients to create, examine, and negotiate contracts that not only match the business objectives but also foresee the potential challenges of the future.
Drafting and Negotiation
We manage contracts from both vendor and customer sides to ensure they are clear, executable, and balanced. We assist with:
- SaaS and cloud services agreements
- Procurement and sourcing contracts
- Licensing and technology transfer agreements
- Outsourcing and vendor agreements
Review and Risk Assessment
Contract language can hide significant risks. We review major points like indemnification clauses, limitations of liability, and termination rights. Spotting trouble areas early saves you from expensive legal battles.
Technology & Data Agreements
Our practice is geared for rapidly changing environments. We handle SaaS agreements, software licensing, and platform-based services, ensuring IP ownership and service levels are clear.
Privacy: We align contracts with GDPR and cross-border data laws.
Corporate Transactions (M&A)
Commercial contracts are the lifeblood of M&A. We support corporate transactions by reviewing agreements to ensure no hidden liabilities exist during acquisitions.
- Contract assignments and consents
- Change-of-control provisions
- Commercial risk allocation
What Sets Rock-Hurst Astor PLLC Apart?
Experience You Can Rely On
Decades of experience representing startups, private equity, and public companies. We deliver thoughtful, cost-effective solutions grounded in real business experience.
One Firm, Broad Expertise
We remove inefficiencies by combining commercial contracts, technology law, and corporate issues into a consistent legal strategy.
Client-Focused
We treat every client with respect and professionalism. Our lawyers are committed to honesty and promptness to help your business expand.
Meet Our Legal Team
Richard Scully
Leverages expertise to help public companies and startups handle complex commercial technology contracts, SaaS agreements, and vendor arrangements.
Avra Kutcher
Focuses on commercial transactional work including technology and NDAs. Known for bringing precision and clarity to contract language.
Diane Holt
Advises on commercial and technology transactions tied to private equity, venture capital, and cross-border business activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a must to see the lawyer for advice if you are going to sign, negotiate, or amend a contract, which is going to bring revenue, risk, or long-term obligations.
Yes. We review current agreements to identify risk, compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement or renegotiation.
Absolutely. We support businesses to develop consistent SOWs, MSAs, and NDAs that enhance their operations and lessen the risk of legal issues.
Yes. We offer advisory support that is specifically tailored to the needs of cross-border transactions, international vendors, and agreements that entail the application of foreign laws or data regulations.
We work with the tech, media, finance, manufacturing, and service industries, along with others.