A civil litigation attorney, also known as a civil lawyer or litigator, handles non-criminal cases and legal disputes between two or more parties. Civil litigation involves a legal dispute where two or more parties are seeking monetary damages or a specific performance and does not include criminal accusations. Civil litigation lawyers represent their clients in civil law cases, which can include product liability, construction liability, medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate disputes, and workers compensation claims. Here are some key terms related to civil litigation:
- Damages: The reward or money sought after for the determined loss/injury.
- Deposition: A sworn statement(s) made by witnesses outside the courtroom to gain information for the civil lawsuit.
- Brief: A written legal document that is presented to the court explaining why one party should win the case.
- Arbitration: When the two parties in disagreement decide to resolve issues without going to court and instead take it to a private panel of arbitrators.
Civil litigation attorneys work closely with clients to evaluate their potential claims or defenses related to commercial, professional, employment, or personal disputes. They want to know both sides of the story and will represent either defendants or plaintiffs who are involved in civil disputes.
