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General Civil Litigation
What is Civil Litigation?
Civil Litigation is the filing of a claim or defense regarding a legal dispute between 2 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.
What are Common Types of Civil Litigation Claims we Deal with?
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Personal Injury Claims
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Breach of Contract
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Debt Claims (A claim for money owing for an amount that was agreed to between the parties and has not been paid in full)
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Landlord & tenant dispute
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Employment Disputes
What is Collection?
Collection litigation refers to the civil litigation between creditors and debtors over money owed for a variety of reasons. Some of the more common forms of collection cases involve:
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Debt Collection Example: Contractor John supplies and installs new hardwood flooring in Sally’s house. Sally paid 40% of the total invoice. John starts a claim against Sally for the remaining 60% of the invoice owed.
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Debt for Goods Sold & Delivered
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Unpaid Rent & Condominium Maintenance Fees
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Professional Service Fees
What are the Stages of Litigation?
The Litigation Process includes several stages from initiating a claim to resolving it at trial:
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Pleadings
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Document Discovery
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Examination for Discovery
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Expert Evidence
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Settlement through negotiation and mediation
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Trial
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Appeal