This area of law involves any time a person or business wants to take legal action against another party. Litigation encompasses a full range of cases such as business issues, commercial contracts, contract disputes, guardianships, insurance defense, estate and trust disputes, non-compete litigation, partnership disputes, purchase and sale agreements, real estate title issues, and will contests to name a few.
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation – Questions/Answers
- 1: What should I do if I want to file a court action?
If you are in the unfortunate situation of needing to file a court action against another party, it is best to first speak to an attorney to learn more about your legal options. A civil litigation attorney can advise you on your legal options and walk you through the steps involved in a civil lawsuit. The U.S. court system can be daunting to many people. Finding an attorney to represent you in a civil lawsuit can give you peace of mind and allow you to maximize the probability of getting the best outcome for your case.
- 2: Do I only need an attorney if I want to file a lawsuit?
Although litigation attorneys are fully trained to argue cases before a judge, not every case needs to make it to trial. Litigation attorneys can serve a valuable role as mediators between you and your legal adversary during negotiations. They can additionally use their negotiating skills to help you reach fair settlement agreements that can save you time and money.
- 3: My business partner is trying to violate the terms of our contract, what can I do?
Breach of contract cases are among the most common types of cases litigated in U.S. courts. A litigation attorney can read through the terms of a contract and help you identify all possible remedies in anticipation of a lawsuit. If you believe that your rights under a contract are in jeopardy, a litigation attorney can help you file a court action against the breaching party.
For questions or advice regarding a possible civil lawsuit, contact Daniel P. Randolph, Esq. at drandolph@ritter-randolph.com, Donald B. Hordes, Esq. at dhordes@ritter-randolph.com, or Aryeh M. Younger at ayounger@ritter-randolph.com.