Q: Should I hire a lawyer at where I sign a contract?
I signed a contract in an event in TX. But the company is in FL, and I noticed there is a different address listed on the contract showing CA. Which state is the most proper to hire a lawyer?
A: There is probably a provision in the contract that specifies the state whose laws will apply and where the appropriate venue is in the event of litigation. That state is probably where you should look for an attorney.
N. Munro Merrick agrees with this answer
A: You do not say where you live. Wouldn't you prefer to sue in the state where you live? You could sue in the state where the contract was signed, or where the company maintains an office. You could also use in the home jurisdiction of your proposed defendant -- your choice.
A: I did not see Attorney Light's answer before I penned my own. He is right. If there is a venue specified in the contract, that trumps (if you will excuse the term) any other venue. But be aware also that specifying the law that applies does not by itself mean that it would have to be tried in that state.
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