Civil Law Suits

A process server fulfills several functions. A process server serves the defendant in a civil lawsuit with summons and petition or complaint filed by the plaintiff in a case. A process server...

Legal advice can be expensive, especially if you are dealing with a complicated legal issue. But while the best legal advice always comes directly from your own attorney, you may not be able to...

After a lawsuit ends, there is a judicial determination and one party prevails. Usually, the parties have legal representation by an attorney during the lawsuit, which can be quite costly. All...

Every lawsuit begins with a single legal document, a type of pleading called a complaint. A complaint is what a plaintiff files to lay out the reasons that the lawsuit is being filed, the facts of...

Parties to a civil lawsuit often get confused when it comes to the relationship between a final judgment and a lien and the court's duty and responsibility in enforcing a judgment. It is...

Whether you need help in litigation with your neighbor, drafting a will, or setting up a corporation, you should make the effort to find the attorney who is best suited to handle your legal needs....

Stop wage garnishments, bank garnishments yourself without a lawyer fee. Author Stephen Orr.

A deposition is a question and answer session regarding a legal case held by the lawyer of the opposite side of the case. If you were the victim of a crime or accident the defendant's attorney...

A civil lawsuit is an option if someone owes you money and won't pay. Once you obtain a judgment against that individual or business, your next step is to collect the funds owed you. However, you...

In the State of Georgia, individuals regularly represent themselves in small claims court lawsuits. Small claims are decided in the Magistrate Courts of Georgia. These courts have jurisdiction...

A medical mistake is negligence committed by a doctor. To sue a doctor for medical malpractice you must prove that he was negligent and that his action or lack of action caused further injury.

Are you going to court for the first time and have no clue how to address the judge? Do you stand, sit, go up to the bench, smile or frown, call him "Sir?" If you have a lawyer, he or she can...

Security at court can be very tough and justly so. Often, people who have never been to court before are greatly surprised at what will not pass through security. If the officers deem anything...

If you ever needed a lawyer and searched the yellow pages for one, you were probably stunned and confused by the large number of names to choose from. We tend to look at the big ads but then...

Attending a court proceeding can be stressful enough, but suffering from asthma as well can make it very difficult. Not to mention the fact that the stress just seems to make it worse. ...

Attending a court trial with diabetes can be very stressful. However, if you’re facing a lawsuit in court, you need to attend court. There are things you can do to help relieve the stress. Here...

If you have never been inside a courtroom you have no way of knowing which actions are acceptable and which are offensive. Court is the highest place of esteem that we can attend outside of church...

When pursuing legal action against an entity, it is hoped that the entity isn't someone sworn to uphold all areas of the law, as is the case when bringing suit against a judge. This lawsuit can be...

Collecting on a debt can be a frustrating experience. Luckily, small claims court offers a user-friendly venue for presenting your case to the court and obtaining a judgment in your favor. Because...

How do you avoid becoming mired in litigation after you've been in a fight? Here are some guidelines to follow to lessen the odds of a lawsuit.