How A Civil Litigation Solicitor Could Save You From Disputes

Help From Civil Litigation Solicitors

Disputes occur in all shapes and sizes but, whatever the cause, it is important that you have professional legal experts who can act on your behalf to protect you from damaging claims. 

Civil disputes, which commonly include unpaid bills, contract breaches, disagreements with neighbours, negligence, or landlord and tenant entanglements, can be a source of immense anxiety and frustration, particularly if you are unrepresented and do not understand the best way to protect yourself from legal action.

If you are seeking Civil Litigation Solicitors in Burton on Trent, the team at Astle Paterson are here to help you. In this article, we will explain how litigation solicitors can support you at all stages of a civil claim.

What Do Civil Litigation Solicitors Do?

A civil litigation solicitor provides expert legal advice and support for clients facing claims and offers professional and reliable advice about the steps they should take. To achieve this, the solicitor will read and evaluate the documents and any supporting evidence and formulate an opinion about their chances of success.

Two outcomes are possible:

1. The solicitor may advise the client that the claim against them is strong or that the claim that they have against another is weak and that they should attempt to resolve matters immediately.
2. The client may be advised that the claim against them is weak, and they have a strong defence – or that they have a strong claim against the other person  The solicitor will then advise on the best way forward in the circumstances.

How Can A Civil Litigation Solicitor Help?

Whatever the relative merits of the supporting evidence, civil litigation solicitors play an important part in helping people to settle disputes before they reach court. Their work is not limited to the courtroom, although this is an indispensable part of their service if or when a case progresses.

Often, solicitors can arrange mediation meetings, in which all parties to the dispute will meet to try to reach an agreement that is acceptable to all. 

Should a dispute progress to a court hearing, a civil dispute solicitor can:

• Complete pre-hearing work, such as issuing court proceedings, handling disclosure of documents, and drafting witness statements.
• Attend meetings with the client and their barrister.
• Attend the trial and prepare documentation for the court.
• Assist the barrister with questions about the case.
• Ensure the client fully understands the court proceedings.

Contact Astle Paterson For Professional Dispute Resolution Advice

To discuss your dispute with one of our experienced civil litigation team, or to request a free, no-obligation quotation, please call Astle Paterson on 01283 531366 or send us a message.

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