Contracts Done Right the First Time
Most of the contract problems we see started as a handshake, a template someone downloaded, or a document signed in a hurry because the other side said it was standard. By the time it reaches a lawyer, the deal has already gone sideways and the options are narrower and more expensive than they needed to be.
Contracts are part of our business law practice at Kanu & Associates, P.C. We help companies form properly, manage contracts, maintain compliance, and address employer immigration needs — and the contract work sits at the center of all of it. A clear agreement is what keeps a good working relationship from turning into an argument about what was actually promised.
We work with clients throughout Arizona and New Mexicoand the approach is the same one we bring to every matter: take time to understand your goals, explain your options in plain language, and help you move forward with confidence. You should finish a meeting knowing what you signed and why.
Contracts We Handle
Businesses of every size need paper that matches what they actually do. We draft from scratch, review documents the other side sent over, and negotiate terms when something in the draft doesn't work for you. Common requests include:
- Service agreements and client contracts, including scope, payment terms and termination
- Vendor and supplier agreements
- Independent contractor and employment-related agreements
- Operating agreements, partnership agreements and other formation documents
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
- Commercial leases and other property-related agreements, residential and commercial
- Purchase and sale agreements for goods, equipment or a business itself
- Amendments, renewals and settlement documents on existing contracts
If your company employs foreign nationals or is planning to, contract work and immigration work often need to be coordinated. That is unusual in a small firm, and it's one of the reasons employers come to us — our immigration practice handles filings before USCIS, immigration court matters before EOIR, consular processing, investment visas and E-1 visas, so employer-side questions don't have to be handed off to another office.
How We Work on a Contract
There's no mystery to it. The process is short and you stay in the loop at each step.
- Tell us about the deal. What are you trying to accomplish, who is on the other side, and what is the timeline?
- Send us the documents. Drafts, emails, prior agreements — whatever exists, even if it's informal.
- We review and flag. You get a clear explanation of what the document says, what it doesn't say, and where your exposure sits.
- We draft or revise. Either a clean agreement built for your situation or a marked-up response to the other side's draft.
- Negotiate and sign. We can handle the back-and-forth directly or coach you through it, whichever you prefer.
Dr. Kanu brings more than two decades of legal experience to this work. He is admitted to practice in Arizona, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico. He was named one of the Top 20 Solo Practitioners in Arizona by the State Bar of Arizona in 2012 and recognized as an Excellent Lawyer by Avvo in 2011.
What sets Dr. Kanu apart is his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to his clients' success.
That attention to detail is exactly what contract work rewards. The firm holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 152 reviews.
Talk to Us Before You Sign
The cheapest moment to involve a lawyer is before signature, not after a dispute. A review that takes an hour or two can save months of trouble, and if we think a document is fine as written, we'll tell you that too.
Call (602) 324-5320 or email solomon@kanulaw.com to set up a consultation. Our office is at 15150 W Pk Pl Ste 215-2064, Goodyear, AZ 85395, and we're open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm.
Beyond business law, the firm also handles estate planning, criminal defense, family law, asylum, removal defense and deportation matters, and traffic law — so if your question crosses into another area, you can ask it in the same conversation.