Services: Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation is the method of resolving disputes or claims between individuals, companies, local authorities and government departments. Generally such matters fall into two categories. The first is based on contract (being an agreement between two or more parties), and the second is based on a civil wrong caused by one party to another either deliberately or negligently.
The range of disputes based on contract can vary from the relatively minor case of the purchase of defective items such as an electric kettle to a multi million pound claim arising as a result of penalty clauses in a building contract.
Civil wrongs include cases of personal injury, professional negligence and damage to property and reputation.
If you are involved in a dispute with another individual or company we can advise you on your chances of success and the possible value of your claim. We can negotiate on your behalf and if necessary commence or defend court proceedings which, according to the subject matter and the amount of the claim, will be dealt with in either the County Court or the High Court.
Alternatively we can offer legal advice to you to assist you in resolving a dispute yourself. This would be appropriate particularly in small claims where the cost of retaining a Solicitor for the whole case may be out of proportion to the amount in issue. We are happy to provide preliminary advice, advice during a case, or conduct the case on your behalf.
Subject to certain conditions, financial help from the Legal Service Commission (formerly the Legal Aid Board) may be available to assist you with the costs of presenting your case.
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