A litigation lawyer, also known as a litigation attorney or trial lawyer, is a legal professional who represents clients in civil lawsuits. They handle a variety of legal cases, including personal injury, contract disputes, employment disputes, and intellectual property disputes. Litigation lawyers take their clients through the entire process of filing and proceeding with a lawsuit, advising them on whether or not a litigation case and going to court is the right course of action for them, or if their case would be better settled outside of court in mediation or arbitration.
Litigation attorneys start out by determining if there is enough evidence to file or defend a lawsuit, depending on if their client is the plaintiff or the defendant. They may find witnesses for the case and take their statements, as well as investigate the facts. Litigation attorneys will also write up pleadings motions, collect depositions, and prepare for pre-trial.
During pre-trial, litigation attorneys select a jury and prepare opening and closing statements. They also prepare witnesses and evidence for trial. Some lawsuits are settled before the trial, but if the case goes to trial, the litigation attorneys will represent their clients in court.
In summary, a litigation lawyer is a legal professional who represents clients in civil lawsuits and handles a variety of legal cases. They take their clients through the entire process of filing and proceeding with a lawsuit, from determining if there is enough evidence to file or defend a lawsuit to representing their clients in court if the case goes to trial.
