Litigation Legal Guides (87 found)

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 in Litigation about 1 year ago.

Written by Richard James Serpe
Without a thorough understanding of the key issues in every lead poisoning case, the likelihood of a favorable outcome is low. I have listed below the biggest mistakes that attorneys make when litigating their first child lead poisoning case.
Posted in Litigation 11 months ago.

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
This Guide's purpose is to introduce the non-lawyer to terms which attorneys use in litigation pre- trial and at trial. The terms can be confusing at times, and lawyers often use words or abbreviations which are not familiar to lay people. Ask your lawyer for the meaning of terms you don't know.
4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Litigation 9 months ago.

Written by Pamela Koslyn
The trick to making sure you get your choice of court is to put the right "forum selection clause" in your contract. Your goal is to draft a clause that exclusively selects courts in the location you choose while keeping some options open, and you want to litigate on your own turf and not theirs.
5 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Litigation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Marc J Victor
Civil litigation generally includes all disputes which are formally submitted to a court, about any subject in which one party is claimed to have committed a wrong, but not a crime. Civil litigation takes many forms depending on the type of case.
Posted in Litigation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Arizona

Written by Gerald Gould Knapton
1. Be sure that the lawyers you retain have done this exact same thing before; 2. Ask for the names of the lawyers who will work on the case on your behalf and ask that ONLY those lawyers bill time to the matter; 3. Ask what is this going to cost me? (repeat from time to time); 4. Read the bills!
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility about 1 year ago.

Written by Stephen Craig Haskell
Successfully litigating a medical malpractice claim is among the most costly and difficult legal challenges. Your case requires more than an adverse outcome and must include the testimony of a medical expert establishing the medical care was outside the standard of practice and not simply a risk.
Posted in Bankruptcy / Debt 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by James M. Roane III
Nursing home litigation is very difficult. First, the medicine involved is very particular to the elder population. Second, the laws such as federal and state regulations are unique to nursing home cases. Finally, there are many traps such as improper experts and suing the wrong entity.
Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: North Carolina

Written by Mazin Ahmad Sbaiti
Business litigation is a burgeoning industry. The following five steps suggest considerations for business to make a business decision when getting involved in any case.
Posted in Intellectual Property 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Peter Christopher Lomtevas
In situations where a court and its childrens' attorneys, psychologists and social workers are involved in custody manipulations, the privately retained licensed professionals will always be targets for retribution.
Posted in Family 11 months ago.

Written by Stephen Todd Hastey
“Bad faith” involves an action based upon the assertion that the insurer has breached the existing implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in its performance of the insurance contract. The insurer has a legal duty to the insured to respond to settlement demands in good faith.
Posted in Insurance 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Tennessee

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
What do you do when your client is served with a discovery request governed by the rules relating to electronically stored information (ESI)? Experience has shows that databases, networks, computer systems, servers, archives, backup or disaster recovery systems, laptops are all likely locations.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Lawsuits / Disputes 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Mark David Albertson
When a child is the plaintiff if a personal injury settlement, a number of issues come up, especially if that child is disabled.
Posted in Trusts 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by J.D. Smith
This is a general summary of how the litigation process works.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Personal Injury 9 months ago.

Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
If you understand the process of litigation, you can help your attorney be more efficient with your case. The less you call your lawyer, the more time he/she will have to spend time on important things of your case.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Lawsuits / Disputes 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Ian Nathan Friedman
In criminal matters, the practice of limited or closed discovery in the exchange of evidence is common. Where a case presents civil issues, engaging in the civil litigation may yield greater disclosure of evidence and possibly a more favorable result in the criminal case.
Posted in Criminal Defense 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Ohio

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
The basic terms used in estate planning with a will. General procedure in estate administration. When litigation is appropriate. How probate litigation is done. An introduction to surrogate and probate court in New Jersey and in general.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Estate Planning 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
This guide is an addition to my other one in which I discuss estate litigation when there is a will. This is a short explanation of an "intestate" estate. This happens when the decedent does not write a will, or the will proposed lacks the proper formalities (not signed, not witnessed, etc.)
Posted 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
This legal guide is a complement to my other guide on Landlord/Tenant Regulations. It is a brief introduction to how eviction or summary possession actions are done, and what other lawsuits are involved. It is a summary of NJ practice -- but other states follow most of these rules and procedures.
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Written by Barbara Billiot Stage
Prior to initiating litigation against a condo association, a unit owner must attempt to resolve the matter directly with the association and provide documentation of such attempt when submitting a petition.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida