If you’ve ever watched Judge Judy preside over a dispute between two individuals on TV,
you’re already familiar with civil litigation. Unlike popular courtroom dramas such as “Law & Order” or “The
Practice,” civil litigation cases do not involve criminal charges. They are legal disputes involving two parties —
typically individuals or and/or businesses — seeking monetary damages or a specific action. Some cases go to trial,
where they are decided by a judge or jury, while others are settled beforehand.
There are many different types of legal disputes characterized as civil litigation. They
usually center around money or property. Most involve relationships or contracts, but others might focus on disputes
involving civil rights, malpractice, product liability, real estate, and other disputes.
The best strategy for resolving a civil dispute depends on a client’s circumstances and
can range all the way from trying to avoid a fight in the first place to pursue the case in court no matter
what.
The civil litigation process in Wisconsin is complex and covers many areas. When you
find yourself in a position involving a civil dispute, don’t try to navigate the system yourself. Doing so can be
costly and might not get you the result you want. The civil litigation lawyers at Dillon Grube, LLC have the
experience necessary to help you develop the optimal litigation strategy to achieve your desired outcome. Our Janesville lawyers draw on experience in many areas of Wisconsin civil law and
specialize in particular types of cases. Because civil litigation encompasses a broad range of disputes, it’s best
to have a lawyer with specific knowledge representing your interests.
Our civil litigation lawyers are well-versed in all aspects of the civil litigation
process. During the investigation phase, we’ll learn all the details about the case and begin collecting evidence.
From there, we move to pleadings, where both parties will enter pleas and share their side of the story. The next
step, discovery, is when our civil litigation lawyers really dig into the case. This time-consuming process involves
extensive legal research, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing documents so we can prepare the best defense for
your civil case.
Following those steps, your case goes to pre-trial. During that phase, we’ll negotiate
with opposing counsel on your behalf to try and reach an agreeable settlement between both parties. If a resolution
can’t be reached, we will be fully prepared to go to trial — and obtain a positive verdict in your favor.
