Iddo Pada, Abuja (FCT)9 contracts law lawyer near you

In order to follow a career as a lawyer in contract law, it is necessary to undertake higher education studies up to BAC+5 with a Master's degree in law and then to specialise. Indeed, there are several different specialities: public litigation, business, health, ethics, contracts, etc. During the university course, the future lawyer will have to carry out as many internships as possible before completing his or her Master's degree in order to build up his or her network and thus make his or her CV much more attractive. At the same time, they can enrol in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business school in order to have a solid foundation in the world of economics and business. To complete the course and be able to practise as a lawyer in contract law, he or she will have to pass the CAPA - Certificat d'Aptitude à la Profession d'Avocat - and then register with a bar association.

The contract lawyer knows all the legal tools of contract law. Contract law, as a reminder, is a branch of the law of obligations and is part of the foundations of private law. In the business world, concluding a contract is essential, both between professionals and for private individuals: concluding a partnership, selling real estate, buying a vehicle, etc. The objective of contracts is to secure commercial relations and exchanges. The lawyer specialised in contract law therefore deals with all matters relating to the execution of the terms of commercial contracts: non-compliance with obligations, securing contractual relations, etc. It should be noted that the contract lawyer works alongside other legal disciplines: commercial law, law of obligations, distribution law, civil liability law, etc.

In his legal training, the contract lawyer has followed several modules enabling him to have a perfect knowledge of the fields related to his specialisation: law of obligations, civil law, commercial law... He can thus advise his clients, defend them and initiate mediation in conflict situations between co-contractors. He has the necessary experience to accompany them and can analyse in detail the content of the contracts - the agreements and the conditions under which they have been initialled and signed.

To find a lawyer in contract law, one can use an online directory such as StarOfService on which several professionals are available. Just follow the steps on the screen to find lawyers in your area or city and select the one who will take your case.

The fees of a contract lawyer are not subject to regulation. In other words, there is no fixed scale of fees for the profession. As a result, it is difficult to specify the fees to be paid and each lawyer charges his or her own rates. These will depend on many factors: the nature of the case to be handled and its difficulty, the reputation of the lawyer, etc. What can be said is that you should expect to pay more than €1,000 for a conflictual case. However, it is possible to reduce the fees of the contract lawyer. For example, you can benefit from free consultations that take place all over France through legal access points. These can be easily accessed by contacting the local bar association, which has a list of lawyers who offer free consultations. In addition to these free consultations, it is also possible to apply for legal aid, which is an amount granted by the State to pay legal fees. This covers the lawyer's fees and more general costs such as the costs of expert opinions. Alternatively, you can take out a legal expenses insurance policy which gives you access to a free consultation with a lawyer. Some home or car insurance policies include this cover from the outset.

When choosing a business lawyer, it is important to look at many points. The first of these is the experience of the professional, the number of cases he has handled and won... You should also ask him how much it will cost to use his services. And another point, is he part of a renowned law firm or does he work alone? This is important because if the case gets complicated, he can ask for help from his colleagues without incurring additional costs.

- How long have you practiced contract law? - How do you proceed in a conflictual case between co-contractors? - Can you intervene before a contract is concluded?