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LITIGATION

lit·​i·​ga·​tion (li-tə-ˈgā-shən) the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law

The process of litigating a case begins with the Plaintiff filing a complaint that alleges a wrong and requests a monetary award in most cases, after which the Defendant will file an answer listing responses to each allegation and defenses.

Usually, the parties then exchange discovery, take depositions, and generally gather evidence. Finally, the case will either settle or go to trial.

When going to trial, many people only imagine their day in court. However, what parties do before court is an important part of litigation, and careful planning and consideration for strategy must be taken.

David litigated insurance defense claims for eight years, prior to transitioning to family law. If you need help with a legal issue, schedule a consultation as soon as you can.