Civil Litigation Lawyer

Our practice encompasses all manner of civil disputes, whether arising out of business contracts, employment relationships, property matters, landlord/tenant issues, or personal injury. At an initial consultation, we’ll review the particulars of your situation to ensure a match with our experience and advice.

Many conflicts can be resolved through negotiation or mediation before a lawsuit is commenced. We’ll assess your circumstances to advise if a court process is necessary or if collaborative approaches through settlement discussions or arbitration may deliver the same outcome more efficiently.

We provide flexible arrangements, including hourly billing and flat fee options for defined phases of a case. Cost variables include complexity of the matter, volume of documentary evidence, and need for expert witness involvement. Once we review your case facts, you’ll receive a clear estimate of anticipated costs.

Timelines run the spectrum – certain cases are resolved within weeks, while complex disputes may take years – depending on court scheduling, the complexity of discovery, and the involvement of multiple parties. We are committed to achieving timely resolutions while balancing solid case preparation.

• case assessment and pleadings
• discovery (exchanging evidence and conducting examinations)
• pre-trial motions and settlement negotiations
• trial (if required) and appeals

At all phases, we provide plain-language explanations and strategic recommendations that advance your objectives.

Yes. We actively seek negotiated settlements and opportunities for mediation to spare clients the costs and delays of trial. These alternatives often maintain parties’ relationships and offer greater control over the outcome.

You will receive regular communications through your preferred method (email, phone, or secure portal), as well as responses to your inquiries within one business day. All key documents will be copied to you, together with plain-language briefing notes on legal issues as they arise.

While client privacy prevents sharing names, we have successfully handled cases involving breach of contract, wrongful dismissal, and neighbor boundary disputes. General lessons and strategies adopted in comparable cases are outlined at our meetings.

We undertake early case assessments to pinpoint strengths/weaknesses, use systems to track documentary evidence, and create backup plans should unexpected developments occur. Regular strategy check-ins help us adapt to new information.

We conduct preparatory practice interviews, review courtroom procedure and discuss your role if you are a witness. The trial process includes stages of opening statements, presentation of evidence, witness cross-examination, and closing submissions. Most clients attend only crucial stages rather than every hearing.

• Considerations include the cost of litigation, time investment required, anticipated amount of recovery, and potential reputational consequences.
• While settlements offer speed and certainty, court may be needed to establish important precedents or when the opposing offer is unfair.

Our practice group regularly assists small business owners with contract disagreements, HR professionals managing workplace claims, and individuals embroiled in residential property disputes. Our approach is customized to each client's professional and personal context.

Document encryption measures, restricted discussion of the file internally, and enforcement of lawyer-client privilege protections all ensure confidentiality. Physical documents are stored within our locked facilities.

• You can help reduce costs and organize the case more efficiently by preparing key documents, not discussing the case on social media, and providing timely responses to information requests.
• We will indicate those areas where your participation makes the greatest difference.

Where a decision can be appealed, our lawyers may take the case forward on appeal if there was an error of law made by the judge or improper consideration of file evidence. We will advise you on the prospects and costs of success before engaging in this process.

• A single lead contact is appointed for consistency, with regular check-in meetings scheduled to confirm good communications.
• If something falls through the cracks, a meeting is promptly arranged to reset expectations and clarify responsibilities going forward.

• Expectations for case timelines are discussed candidly.
• Referrals to counselling professionals are made if requested.
• Portions of the litigation project are broken into smaller steps.
• Quarterly status meetings on client stress are held to monitor and adjust communications as necessary.

• Considerations include time limitations for commencing action, long-term preservation of key evidentiary documents, and actions by the other party.
• For ongoing matters, cost/benefit calculations of proceeding to trial are reviewed at all major junctures to ensure your interests are being served.