Trust Our Litigation Lawyers to Deliver the Best Outcome

1. Risk/Reward: Is what you will gain from litigation worth the cost it will take?
2. Case Strength: An experienced litigation lawyer can analyze the evidence and assess your chances of winning.
3. Options: Have other options, like mediation or settlement, been exhausted?
4. Privacy: Are you willing to have details of your dispute go public?
5. Judgment: Can you collect even if you win? The opposition may often lack the necessary assets to pay you even if you win the decision.
6. Appeal: If either side believes the pretrial or trial process was flawed, several appellate rights are often available to correct the problem or require a new trial.

Our litigation lawyers serve you or your organization through skilled advocacy, practical advice, knowledge of the law, and, most importantly, your business or personal goals.

Stages of Civil Litigation

The process begins with an investigation to determine whether there are grounds to support a lawsuit. So, a litigation lawyer reviews witness statements and other evidence before filing a lawsuit. Once filed, civil litigation progresses through these steps:

1. Pleading: The plaintiff files the suit, and the defendant files a plea with the court.
2. Discovery: Information is accumulated regarding the case, including interrogatories, depositions, statements from expert witnesses, etc. During discovery, parties can request a litigation hold to preserve potentially relevant information when litigation is pending or reasonably anticipated.
3. Pretrial: At this stage, both litigation attorneys strategize with their clients, file motions to preserve and produce evidence, and prepare witnesses for testimony.
4. Settlement negotiation: As mentioned, 90-95% of cases settle. This avoids the time and costs of a civil trial. Settlement often takes the form of monetary compensation and can occur at any point in the process. To settle, the parties may agree to alternative dispute resolution, mediation, or arbitration.
5. Trial: If a settlement cannot be reached, the case proceeds to trial. There, the litigation lawyers present their arguments before a judge and, usually, a jury. However, parties can opt for a "bench trial," where a judge decides the dispute instead of a jury.
6. Appeal. Following a trial and verdict, the losing party may appeal if evidence indicates the trial court's decision was erroneous. Consequently, the litigation attorney for the appealing party will reexamine the evidence and determine which issues to push on appeal.

Find the Right Litigation Lawyer for Your Specific Concern

There are many considerations surrounding litigation. As mentioned, there are forms of litigation covering an array of disputes. So, first, find a litigation lawyer near you for your specific issue. If your dispute revolves around a breach of contract, a litigator versed in contract disputes will serve you better than one versed in real estate concerns.

Our Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery County litigation lawyers can help you with your concerns. Their goal is to serve you or your organization through skilled advocacy, practical advice, knowledge of the law, and, most importantly, your business or personal goals.

We'll put that track to work on your behalf and get you the desired results. Whether it involves a lawsuit or a settlement, give us a call. We have law offices in Doylestown, Norristown, and Wayne, PA.