Pursue Your Rights With Legal Experts at Your Side
Civil litigation is the legal process of resolving disputes between individuals or entities through the court system. It involves private disputes where one party seeks compensation or relief from another party, as opposed to criminal cases which involve the government prosecuting individuals for violating laws.
In a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff files a complaint against the defendant, who then has a chance to respond. The process involves pleadings, discovery, pre-trial motions, trial, and sometimes appeals, with the goal of reaching a judgment or settlement. It can be a burdensome process, but worth the effort for justice. And our attorneys are here to tenaciously advocate for your rights.
Often, you will have tried to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom before pursuing civil litigation. But there are several situations when you may choose that civil litigation is the right next step:
Disagreement on Liability or Fault
If the parties can’t agree on who is responsible for the dispute or the extent of liability.
Complex Legal Issues
When legal principles or interpretations are complex and require clarification or precedent-setting decisions.
Desire for Public Resolution
Litigation can make dispute resolution public and documented, providing clarity and preventing future disputes.
Inadequate Settlement Offers
If the other party’s settlement offers are inadequate, the plaintiff can seek a better outcome through court judgment.
Principle or Reputation
When principles or reputation are at stake, parties may choose to litigate to uphold their integrity or deter similar actions in the future.
Multiple Parties Involved
When multiple parties with different interests or liabilities are involved, litigation can ensure fair representation and protection of their right.
Enforcement of Rights
To enforce specific legal rights, such as contractual obligations or statutory rights, when the opposing party refuses to comply.
Insufficient Response or Delay
If the other party doesn’t respond to settlement offers or tries to delay resolution, we can go to court to speed up the process.
