Civil Litigation
What is Civil Litigation?
Civil litigation is the filing of a claim or defense regarding a legal dispute between two or more individuals or business entities over compensation, usually in the form of money, for damages incurred or specific performance for services that were not delivered.
Common Types of Claims we Deal with
- Personal Injury Claims
- Breach of Contract
- Debt Claims (A claim for monies owing for an amount that was agreed to between the parties and has not been paid in full)
- Landlord & Tenant Disputes
- Employment Disputes
What are the Stages of Litigation?
The Litigation Process includes several stages from initiating a claim to resolving it at trial:
- Pleadings
- Document Discovery (ongoing)
- Oral Examination for Discovery
- Expert Evidence (Independent Examinations)
- Settlement through Negotiation and Mediation
- Trial
- Appeal