Created by a seasoned expert in contract law and practice, Drafting Effective Contracts is the master tool kit for lawyers who draft contracts on either a regular or occasional basis. All the concerns of contract formation are covered - from the initial client meeting and negotiations to the closing or signing, and from general and specific language that should (or should not) go in the contract to ensuring that all important issues of the specific deal are addressed in the document. The major types of contracts are comprehensively analyzed, from the parties, subject, and consideration to warranties, risk allocation and boilerplate language. Sample forms and clauses and suggested alternatives are provided along with commentary on their appropriateness under various conditions.