If you have a non-criminal issue with another person, you may need to hire a civil litigation attorney to help you solve your problems. This article will explain the basics of civil litigation to help you figure out the best way to handle your own case.
What is Civil Litigation
First, civil litigation is legal action taken to resolve disputes with two or more parties, but a crime hasn’t been committed. You are pursuing justice for a “wrong”, not a “crime”.
What Types of Issues does Civil Litigation Deal With
Civil law deals with the relationships between people. The person suing another in civil law is looking to right a wrong related to money damages or a “specific performance”. The burden of proof in civil litigation is much lower than in criminal law.
Types of suits a civil litigation attorney will handle include trust litigation, estate litigation, employment litigation, property disputes, torts, etc. Most cases are settled out of court.
Results
While most civil litigation cases end with out-of-court settlements, sometimes a pursuant party wants to inflict damage by using a lengthy and expensive trial. However, this is expensive for both parties, so is rarely used. Civil litigation attorneys may end the dispute with mediation, as well.
Civil litigation is a bit less clear-cut than criminal law, so it’s worth having an experienced civil law attorney on your side. To learn more, click on the video in the link above.
