Fresh out of law school and with dim traditional employment prospects due to a tight job market for attorneys, best friends Scott Griswold and John Truman decide to join forces, hang a shingle, and start a new firm and enter into the private practice of law. Griswold and Truman have decided to operate their firm as a general partnership. The two legal eagles are currently discussing the terms of their partnership, including the name of the partnership, the division of management duties, and each partner's respective capital contributions.
Assuming a written partnership agreement is not required, nevertheless, would you advise Griswold and Truman to put their agreement in writing? If so, why?