Someone once said that the law is the adjustment of relations between people. Litigation, which is the fancy word for lawsuits, is in most cases a last resort. The controversy reaches a point where it appears the only chance for adjusting the relations between the parties is by obtaining the jurisdiction of the court. Even then, the court will require the parties to attempt a mediation. That is, in my view, a good thing because the fact is that most cases do settle short of an actual court trial. This saves money and stress.

You may want or need an attorney at any time for consultation about your existing or possible dispute, for helping you prepare a strategy to deal with the dispute and achieve the outcome you desire, or for filing the papers when a lawsuit is in the offing.

Whether you are the one initiating the proceeding (usually referred to as the plaintiff) or the one who is defending in the proceeding (defendant), I have assisted clients with land disputes, contract disputes, and other areas where parties have disagreements. I have assisted clients at every stage of an existing or budding controversy, sometimes with an initial consultation about how to avoid court, whether as a plaintiff or defendant.

Disclaimer:

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Individual consultation with an attorney is necessary for advice regarding your own situation.