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What is Civil Litigation?

Civil litigation is a legal process that enables individuals, businesses and other entities to utilize the court system to work through disputes. Unlike a criminal case, in which an individual is prosecuted for violation of a law or statute with the end penalty being monetary fines, imprisonment or both, civil litigation is a personal disagreement in which one or more parties is seeking for a judge to award monetary restitution for a wrong committed against them. There are five common types of civil litigation which might be heard in a court of law.

Personal injury
Breach of contract
Divorce and family law
Property disputes
Landlord and tenant disputes

Personal injury

A person injured case is filed because of the negligence of another individual or entity that results in some form of bodily injury. The most common cases are the result of a motor vehicle accident, a slip-fall case or a product liability.

Divorce and family

A family law case can be a particularly difficult civil litigation process because of the emotion that is involved in family dynamics. Generally, these are the result of a petition for separation or divorce, child custody, child support and domestic violence cases.

Breach of contract

Contracts typically state very clearly the expectations one party has of another. When the terms of this documentation are not met, the wronged party has the right to file a lawsuit for breach of contract. The plaintiff can sue to recover the monetary loss as a result of the default of the contract or they might request that the judge order the defendant to act in accordance with the stipulations of the contract.

Landlord and tenant

One of the most common forms of landlord/tenant legal matters is an eviction. This typically arises when the tenant does not comply with the terms of the lease agreement.

Property disputes

Typical property disputes include property line disagreements, ownership rights and concerns and title claims. While the plaintiff might choose to seek financial compensation for these cases, often they are simply looking for the right of ownership.

At Skinner & Associates, Attorneys at Law, we are professionals in civil litigation cases in the State of Ohio. If you or someone you know has a civil dispute, contact our trusted team for a free consultation.

Civil Litigation in Columbus, Reynoldsburg OH

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At Skinner & Associates, our goal is to provide our clients with the best possible legal care. This means that we take the time to get to know the issues they are facing and come up with strategic plans to help them through these uncertain times. We provide clients with full service legal care.

Bankruptcy – It should be a last resort when clients are facing financial difficulties. We have the legal expertise to help our clients explore a variety of possibilities.
Civil Litigation – We believe that going to court should be the last option considered, and work hard to mediate your case and come to an amicable agreement. However sometimes litigation is necessary. In these cases, we work hard for our client’s rights.
Criminal law – We believe that everyone is entitled to fair legal representation. We are passionate to protect the right of our clients while fighting for the best possible outcome. Skinner & Associates represents everything from felonies to traffic violations.
Employment law – The laws that govern the relationship between an employer and employee are crucial to creating healthy and effective workplaces. We understand the intricacies of these relationships and help draft contracts to protect your best interest.
Estate Planning – Determining end-of-life decisions can be complicated and emotional. We develop comprehensive plans that protect client rights when they are unable to speak on their own behalf, including living wills, health care directives and other important estate planning issues.
Family Law – Ensuring that the rights of all family members are heard in the event of a divorce or other family issues is important. We help protect families and help create the best possible outcome for all involved.
Probate – The complexities of adoptions, guardianships, custodial accounts and conservatorships can be confusing and overwhelming. We are here to protect the rights of families in these unique cases.
Real Estate – Understanding the fine print in transactions between a buyer, seller, developer landlord or tenant can be complicated. Our qualified legal team has a high degree of expertise in working through real estate matters to ensure that your best interests are being served.

If you or someone you know is facing a legal matter, contact the team at Skinner & Associates for a consultation.