Civil Litigation Lawyer

Civil Litigation is when two or more people are involved in a legal dispute where one or both feel they are entitled to money or a specific object.

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    What is civil litigation?

    Civil Litigation occurs when two or more parties, which may include companies, have a non-criminal legal dispute. Ultimately, the goal of civil litigation is for the party suing to seek compensation or other damages from another party.

    How does it work?

    In short, the case is presented to the court where the plaintiff(s) (the party or parties suing) seek compensation or other damages from the defendant(s) (the party or parties being sued).

    In many cases, claims can be rectified without a lawsuit occurring. Other claims however, ensure that it is mandatory that the lawsuit be started in the appropriate level of court based on the context or severity of the case.

    The lawyers at Forum Law can provide all of the legal advice and representation you need regardless of your needs for your individualized case(s). We will be with you every step of the way to guide you through the legal process by seasoned lawyers who excel in legal knowledge, care for our clients and of course, integrity above all else.

    Choosing the right advisor can save you millions of dollars

    Litigation can be stressful. It can also be time-consuming, complicated, and expensive. We take the time to understand your goals, explain litigation procedures, and explore various problem-solving approaches and techniques designed to provide cost-effective and timely results for any situation.

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    Services we provide

    Civil Litigation also involves various statutory timelines that could have a significant impact on your ability to sue or defend a lawsuit. Do not wait to contact our team to determine if a civil litigator is right for you.

    We represent both Plaintiffs and Defendants for the following services:

    General litigation

    Employment law, including wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, and severance packages

    Construction and Real Estate Litigation, including Builder’s Liens

    Corporate Litigation, including company disputes, director and shareholder rights, and “partnership” disputes

    Foreclosures

    Debt collection

    Contract disputes

    Common Types of Small Business Lawsuits

    • Breach of Contract
    • Disputes with employees
    • Intellectual Property Infringement
    • Product Liability
    • Breach of Contract
    • Disputes with employees
    • Intellectual Property Infringement
    • Product Liability

    Civil lawsuits typically touch on issues involving breach of contract, commercial litigation, debt collection, property dispute, or perhaps a contractor who has not been paid for the work completed.

    If you are served with a Statement of Claim or are contemplating filing a civil action, please make it a point to talk to Forum Law before you take any further action.

    Steps in Civil Litigation

    Preliminary

    As a preliminary step, you may want to get the best advice on what kind of claim you can file in court or whether you even have a claim at all. After that preliminary advice, you may then be advised to file your complaint in court. The complaint in a civil process and the type of statements or counter statements that could be filed to explain your case are known in law as pleadings.

    Discovery

    This refers to the formal process the parties to a lawsuit go through to exchange documents about the witnesses and evidence they will present at the trial. This furnishes the parties with information about evidence the other side intends to rely on to prove their case in court. At this stage, depositions or sworn out of court oral testimonies may be needed. Forum Law can you navigate through this process.

    Trial

    The parties are required to present the facts of the case to the court. The rules of court stipulate what kind of evidence is acceptable. There are boundaries both parties cannot cross and when these boundaries are not adhered to, the evidence may be excluded by the court.

    The Verdict

    During civil cases sometimes tried with a jury, the jury ultimately determines who gets to win or lose and any resulting liability or damages. The jury in such instances determines the relevant facts and law before reaching a final verdict.

    BUSINESS CIVIL LAW LITIGATORS

    We are law litigators who have appeared in all three levels of Alberta courts: Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench, and Court of Appeal. Our lawyers have nearly 60 years of courtroom experience between them and frequently appear before prominent Alberta judges.

    Key Steps of Our Legal Process

    1. Call Us

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    Speak with our knowledgeable staff and provide background information
    2. Talk to us

    2. Talk to us

    Gain an understanding of our services and pricing models and learn how we can help
    3. Retain Us

    3. Retain Us

    Make the choice to work with Forum Law Group as your lawyers
    4. We Get to Work

    4. We Get to Work

    We start working on getting you the resolutions you need

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    At Forum Law, we specialize in a wide range of differing law practices.

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        Book A Consultation
        1 (780) 443-0250
        11835 – 149 St Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2J1
        50+ Years of Experience