A handshake isn't a contract. In Indiana, a written agreement for goods over $500 isn't enforceable unless it's signed. A licensed Indiana attorney drafts contracts that hold up in Marion County courts — and reviews the ones you're about to sign.
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Indiana contract law has specific rules that trip up businesses operating without local counsel. The UCC's writing requirement, the six-year statute of limitations, and Marion County's Commercial Court all shape how contracts are drafted and enforced here. If a dispute does escalate, our Marion County commercial litigation service picks up where drafting ends. And if your contracts involve IP licensing or trade secrets, see our Indiana IP protection service.
Here's what a licensed Indiana attorney handles for Indianapolis businesses:
Indiana Code § 26-1-2-201(1) requires a signed writing for goods over $500. Getting this wrong can make your contract unenforceable. See the Indiana UCC Article 2 for the statutory text.
Vendor agreements, NDAs, licensing terms, and purchase orders often contain Indiana-specific clauses that shift risk. Reviewing before signature is cheaper than litigating after.
Indiana gives you six years to sue on a written contract under Indiana Code § 34-11-2-9. But parties can agree to shorter periods. Your attorney will negotiate limitations clauses that protect your business.
Since 2016, Marion County has operated a specialized Commercial Court docket for complex business disputes. Your attorney will know whether your case qualifies and how to file there.
Whether you're owed money or accused of breach, your attorney will assess the claim under Indiana law, calculate damages, and pursue resolution through negotiation or Marion County litigation.
Indiana's UCC governs sales of goods, warranties, and commercial paper. Understanding § 2-207's "battle of the forms" and § 2-202's parol evidence rule is essential for Indiana businesses.
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Get a Free Answer →Indiana has specific statutes that differ from other states. Knowing them before you sign — or sue — matters.
Under IC § 26-1-2-201(1), a contract for the sale of goods over $500 is not enforceable unless it is in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. This is one of the most common traps for Indiana businesses.
Indiana Code § 34-11-2-9 gives six years for written contracts for the payment of money. Oral contracts also carry six years under IC § 34-11-2-7. But some contract types have shorter windows — like two years for deposit account disputes.
Indiana law allows parties to agree to a shorter limitations period than the statutory default. If your contract says "any claim must be brought within one year," that clause may be enforceable — even though the default is six years.
Common questions from Indianapolis businesses about contracts and agreements.
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