Lawsuits & Disputes Legal Guides (197 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Arbitration is a low-cost alternative to pursuing a lawsuit. In an arbitration setting, you and the other involved party select a neutral third person to serve as an arbitrator.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Arbitration.

Written by Avvo Staff
Litigation is the legal process carried out in court for the purpose of settling a lawsuit.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Litigation.

Written by Avvo Staff
Class action is when a group of people (referred to as the class) with the same complaint join together to bring a lawsuit against a company or organization.
Posted about 1 year ago in Class Action.

Written by Avvo Staff
Filing an appeal can reverse a previous judgment and get you what you want in court, but be prepared to work diligently and prepare a strong legal case.
8 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Appeals.

Written by Ellie Sepeedeh Khabazian
Below is a framework to consider in your pursuit of maximizing the net benefit to your client while simultaneously bringing justice to the parties involved, and thereby enhancing your reputation as an effective negotiator.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 11 days ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.

Written by Avvo Staff
Appeals are requests to a higher court or board to change or reverse a judgment.
3 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Appeals.

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Want your lawyer to do a GREAT job for you. Follow these simple rules...
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Lawsuits / Disputes. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
First of all, keep in mind that the right personal injury attorney for you is someone who not only can provide you with the right answers to all nine questions, but is also someone you are comfortable with and can trust.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Lawsuits / Disputes. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Francis G. X. Pileggi
Although each case is different and the preparation for each person needs to be customized, preparation for a deposition can take several days in a complex case, but there are at least three things that one should do to begin the process of preparation, depending on the type of case and deponent.
Posted about 1 year ago in Litigation.

Written by Stephen R Jaffe
This article describes attorney negligence, sometimes called "legal malpractice." It defines the elements of attorney negligence. If a client believes a lawyer has been negligent in performing professional legal services, this article should be helpful.
17 of 17 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.

Written by Michael William Bugni
The process through which we resolve family law conflicts is undergoing a major continental shift. Mediation is replacing litigation as the preferred model. But unless you come prepared for the mediation, with realistic expectations and a skilled mediator, the process can bog down and even fail.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Mediation. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Ask the following question, "Can you provide me with the names of 5-10 past clients who are willing to share their experiences with me about your representation and firm?"
Posted about 1 year ago in Lawsuits / Disputes. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Why are asset searches important?
Posted about 1 year ago in Lawsuits / Disputes. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
The contingency fee arrangement allows victims to retain top-notch personal injury lawyers without an up front retainer or expenses...
Posted about 1 year ago in Lawsuits / Disputes. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tonald Edmund Spinks
Veterans are entitled for benefits for injuries or illnesses which occurred during their time in services or as a result of their military service. Often the Veterans' initial application for benefits is denied, but these decisions can be appealed. This guide will explain the appeals process.
Posted about 1 year ago in Appeals. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Chad William Koplien
Whether a third-party claim against someone else's insurance company, or a first-party claim against your own insurance company, when you are at the point where you can itemize your medical expenses or property damage, and will incur no more monetary damages, use this guide to write a demand letter.
18 of 22 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.

Written by Chad William Koplien
This will help a pro se litigant (a non-lawyer) organize the facts and law into a complaint which can be finalized as per the laws of the court or forum.
15 of 17 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Litigation. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
If you have been sued and need to file an answer, these tips will help make sure that all bases are covered.
10 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Litigation. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Jen Chiasson-Aronoff
If you lose a criminal or civil case at the trial stage, you have a brief window in which to exercise your appellate rights -- or you could lose them forever. See Rules 3 and 4 of the Massachusetts and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure for additional information.
Posted about 1 year ago in Appeals. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Jonathan B. Frank
Litigators are trained to see legal problems in a certain way. We also are trained to see solutions to those problems through an “I win/you lose” prism. If we can step back from our training, we can often find solutions that meet the needs of all parties.
Posted about 1 year ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.