Farmington Hills Business Contracts And Agreements Lawyer

Last updated on November 6, 2026

Every business owner has faced that moment when a critical agreement lands on their desk and the fine print raises more questions than answers. You need a business contract lawyer who understands both the legal language and the business stakes behind every provision.

At Brown Borkowski & Morrow, our attorneys have handled everything from routine contract audits to multistate acquisitions valued at $15 million and beyond, giving every client the depth of experience that matters. Based in Farmington Hills, we serve clients throughout the Detroit metro area, Oakland County and surrounding communities.

How We Help With Business Contracts And Agreements In Michigan

In business and corporate law, a contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that defines rights, duties and available remedies. We help Michigan businesses review, draft and negotiate contracts at every stage of a transaction.

Reviewing Business Contracts And Agreements

When a third-party agreement, vendor contract or commercial lease lands on your desk, our attorneys look well beyond the surface language. A thorough business contract review uncovers hidden indemnification exposure, unreasonable termination rights and liability-shifting clauses that could leave your business absorbing losses it never agreed to take on.

Drafting Tailored Business Contracts And Agreements

Generic online templates serve a broad audience and rarely account for Michigan law or how your business actually operates. We handle business contract drafting from the ground up, building custom master service agreements, noncompete and nondisclosure agreements, operational contracts and client-facing documents designed to protect your specific business interests.

Negotiating Business Contracts And Agreements

Negotiating a contract is about more than pushing back on price. Our attorneys review every proposed agreement, identify terms that shift risk unfairly and push for language that is clear, enforceable and aligned with your goals. Whether you are entering a new vendor relationship, closing a deal or resolving a disputed clause, we advocate for terms that serve your business long term.

Types Of Business Contracts And Agreements Our Attorneys Handle

Our attorneys bring more than 30 years of combined experience to contract matters across a wide range of industries and transaction types. Below are the types of contracts we regularly handle for Michigan clients.

Transactional Agreements

Transactional agreements govern the purchase, sale or transfer of a business or its assets. We assist Michigan businesses with a range of deal-driven contracts, including:

• Letter of intent (LOI): Outlines the key terms of a proposed transaction, though certain provisions may be binding
• Asset purchase agreement (APA): Governs the sale and transfer of specific business assets rather than company ownership
• Stock purchase agreement (SPA): Transfers company ownership through a sale of shares, including representations and indemnification terms

Whether you need a letter of intent lawyer for early deal discussions or full closing support, our attorneys are ready.

Operational And Vendor Agreements

Operational and vendor agreements govern the commercial relationships that keep your business running day to day. We help Michigan businesses manage vendor and service relationships with agreements that include:

• Master service agreement (MSA): Sets the ongoing terms between a service provider and client across multiple projects or engagements
• Supplier contract: Defines pricing, delivery obligations and remedies with product and material vendors
• Independent contractor agreement: Establishes scope, compensation and classification boundaries for nonemployee working relationships

Well-drafted operational agreements reduce disputes and protect your business before problems start.

Real Estate And Lease Agreements

Commercial leases and property agreements can commit your business to significant financial obligations for years at a time. Our attorneys review and draft a range of real estate-related contracts for Michigan businesses, including:

• Commercial lease assignment: Transfers a tenant’s existing lease rights and obligations to a new tenant
• Landlord consent approval: Authorizes a specific tenant action, such as subleasing or making improvements to the property
• Property purchase contract: Governs the terms of a commercial real estate acquisition, including price, contingencies and closing conditions

We make sure your real estate agreements align with your business plan before you commit.

Ownership And Governance Agreements

Ownership and governance agreements form the legal backbone of who controls your business, how its principals make decisions and what protections your ownership structure provides. We help clients build strong foundational agreements that include:

• LLC operating agreement: Outlines member rights, management structure, profit sharing and dissolution procedures
• Partnership buyout agreement: Sets the terms for one partner to acquire another’s ownership interest in the business
• Nondisclosure agreement (NDA) and noncompete agreement: Protects confidential business information and, where permitted by Michigan law, limits postdeparture competition or client solicitation

Strong governance agreements prevent ownership disputes and give your business a clear path forward.

Why Michigan Businesses Need A Business Contract Lawyer

Business contracts carry legal consequences that are easy to miss until it is too late. A missing liability cap, an overlooked renewal clause or a broad indemnification term can create financial exposure your business never anticipated and an experienced business agreement lawyer identifies those issues before you sign. Online templates and legal form services offer a low-cost starting point, but they serve a broad audience and cannot account for your specific industry or what Michigan law requires. A business contract review lawyer ensures your agreements are enforceable and accurately reflect what you actually agreed to.

Why Michigan Businesses Trust Brown Borkowski & Morrow For Business Contracts

Michigan businesses choose Brown Borkowski & Morrow because our attorneys deliver results, not just legal opinions. Here is what sets our firm apart:

• Several partners are AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell
• Several attorneys were selected for inclusion in the Michigan Super Lawyers list
• Free initial consultations
• Flexible evening and weekend scheduling
• Prompt, responsive client communication

Our clients come to us for results and stay because we deliver them.

Attorney Matthew Morrow

Attorney Matthew Morrow brings nationally recognized credentials to every client matter at Brown Borkowski & Morrow. Best Lawyers has recognized him through its Ones to Watch in America program in Real Estate Law (2022-2026), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2023-2026) and Corporate Law (2023-2026), a distinction that identifies attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill early in their careers.

Your Business Contracts Should Not Leave You Guessing

You deserve to sign every business contract knowing exactly what it means for your business. Call our office at 888-757-1681 or reach out to us online today to get started with a free initial consultation.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.