Litigation Overview

Litigation is the legal process carried out in court for the purpose of settling a lawsuit. Typical components of litigation include pre-litigation, in which the people, businesses, or organizations involved and their attorneys try to reach an out-of-court agreement; a formal lawsuit, which is the beginning of formal litigation; a series of legal processes such as discovery, motions, and pre-trial conferences; a trial before judge or jury, the judgment, and collecting the judgment. Some cases can be litigated simply, while others are far more complex. Since lawsuits can have substantial impact on finances and livelihood, you should consult a litigation attorney if you are involved in a lawsuit or may become involved in one.