General Civil Litigation
Khullar Law, PLLC represents corporations, businesses, and individuals in a range of civil litigation matters, including appellate proceedings in Florida’s state and federal courts. Our firm also has experience handling mediation, settlement conferences, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution cases.
What Is Civil Litigation?
Both criminal and civil cases have the same fundamental process: parties present their argument to a judge in their federal or state court, and the judge comes to a decision based on their analysis of the evidence. The primary distinction is that civil cases are disputes between private businesses or parties. When one or more parties, such as businesses, individuals, or the government, sues another in court, it is a civil litigation. The plaintiff (the person bringing the case) seeks compensation or other damages from the defendant (the person the case is being brought against), typically through monetary awards or damages.
What a Civil Litigation Attorney Does
An attorney who specializes in civil litigation is also known as a “trial lawyer” or “litigator.” Florida litigation attorneys, like attorney Divya Khullar, represent businesses or individuals in non-criminal cases. They advocate for their clients and diligently fight for the optimal outcome. Civil litigation attorneys generally represent their clients throughout a range of associated proceedings, such as:
Pre-trial hearings
Mediation
Depositions
Settlement conferences
Arbitration
Mediation and arbitration processes are meant to help the two parties reach a settlement without the additional expense and time of going to court. If no fair settlement can be reached, the case may be taken to court.
When You Need a Civil Litigation Attorney
Individuals in certain cases can deal with problems such as an estate settlement or simple divorce without requiring a civil litigation attorney. If the stakes are high however, you need a lawyer to protect your interests, as it is probable the other side has one or a team of lawyers. Florida law mandates that business plaintiffs and defendants have legal representation in court in all cases when dealing with commercial litigation matters, unless it’s small claims court. Claims seeking less than $8,000 in damages go to small claims court. Civil litigation disputes are almost always extremely complicated and necessitate legal input through every phase, through negotiations to trial and potentially an appeal. This is why it’s essential to have an experienced civil litigation lawyer like Divya Khullar, Esq. on your side to help you navigate each complexity.
Common Litigation Case Types
Many kinds of legal disputes are considered civil litigation. Some common types of cases include:
Civil Torts
We handle all types of civil tort litigation; including, consumer claims of fraudulent misrepresentation, deceptive businesses practices, fraudulent inducement, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Contract Disputes
When any party to a contract disagrees with terminology or definitions in the contract.
Real Estate Disputes
Property law involving disputes regarding damages to property or property ownership.
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Typically involving lease agreements, evictions, and contract violations.
Business and Commercial Disputes:
- Unfair trade practices
- Business torts involving unfair competition
- Financial claims
- Tortious interference with a business relationship
- Allegations of cheating
- Partnership disputes
- Breach of contract
- Parking disputes