Litigation
Litigation is the process by which a person brings a claim for damages to court or defends against litigation started by another party. Civil litigation relates to the entire process of filing a lawsuit, discovery and motion practice, trials, judgments and awards of damages. The law related to the civil litigation system also pertains to appeals from civil litigation cases. Criminal litigation refers to the similar process by which a criminal trial takes place. Many lawyers practice in the civil and criminal litigation practice area, filing and defending suits. Without a skilled litigation lawyer, it is very difficult to win a case. In criminal cases, most states provide legal counsel to defendants who cannot afford a lawyer. In the civil litigation process most states do not provide counsel to parties who cannot afford lawyers.
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- What You Need to Know When Hiring a Lawyer
Under what circumstances should I hire a lawyer? If you are accused of committing a crime, charged with drunk driving (DUI), or party to a law suit, you definitely need a lawyer. You should contact a lawyer right away, especially if there are witnesses to interview and/or evidence to gather. A lawyer can also help you avoid legal problems, as well. For example, you can file for a divorce or … more - Hiring the Right Personal Injury Attorney
Hiring the right personal injury attorney to represent you is critical and can literally make or break your case. When meeting with an attorney for the first time, there are a lot of questions that need to be asked to decipher if an attorney is a viable fit for your case, and for you personally. The following are the top ten questions that should be discussed in your first meeting with … more
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- How To File a Lawsuit
STEP 1 - Evaluate your Case You should first contact an attorney to determine if you have a case. Unfortunately, not everything bad thing that happens to you may be grounds for a lawsuit. An attorney can tell you if your case represents a legal claim and if your personal injury or property damage is severe enough to make it worth while to pursue the party in court. Every … more
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