Civil Litigation

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Our focus is on insurance disputes and personal injury litigation. We owe our good reputation to always putting the needs of our clients first. Our ethos is simple: provide excellent, timely, and cost-effective legal assistance to our clients.

Experienced and Professional Civil Litigation Lawyers in London, Ontario

In some cases, the only way to resolve a dispute is to take the case to court. At Fosters Law LLP, our civil litigation lawyers have extensive trial experience so that we can help resolve your case with the best possible outcome.

However, going to trial isn’t always the best way forward. It can be risky and it may not be in the client’s best interest. Our civil litigation lawyers have a long track record of achieving early resolution of claims. This is more time and cost-effective as well as less stressful for you as the client.

What is Civil Litigation?

Litigation involves taking legal matters to court. However, sometimes these issues are resolved outside a courtroom. Civil litigation, specifically, occurs when these legal matters are civil, not criminal, in nature.

Examples of disputes that could give rise to civil litigation include estate litigation, a breach of fiduciary duty, an unjust enrichment claim, vicarious liability, a wrongful dismissal, property damage, and product liability.

Civil Litigation at Fosters Law LLP

Here, at Fosters LLP, we have been refining our civil litigation team since our inception over 50 years ago. We pride ourselves on providing you with the best legal services in London, Ontario.

We love to change with the times and have found that many other firms are too stuck in the past to incorporate new technology into their legal practice. At Fosters LLP, we believe in constantly improving ourselves so that we can provide you with the best possible solutions to your problems.

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How Our Civil Litigation Lawyers Can Help You

At Fosters LLP, we have a hard-working, knowledgeable team of professionals who will ensure that you and your interests are properly represented.

We cannot deny that litigation can be stressful, costly, and time-consuming. However, we can promise to do our best to keep your stress levels and costs down by providing you with expert legal help in a timely manner.

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Our firm offers the most experienced and trusted civil litigation lawyers in London, Ontario.

Putting Your Needs First

To represent clients to the best of our ability, we make sure to always put the needs of our clients first. We recognize that sometimes it is better to deal with matters outside a courtroom. Litigation is costly and time-consuming, and sometimes the best lawyers are the ones who know when to avoid the courtroom.

Whether you end up going to court or dealing with the matter outside the courtroom, we will ensure that you get the legal help you deserve.

Although we pride ourselves on providing quality legal assistance in all areas of civil litigation, our focus is on insurance law, professional malpractice, personal injury litigation, and accident benefits disputes. Whether you are a first-timer to litigation or are simply looking for a new law firm, we are here to help you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Litigation Lawyers

Is Civil Litigation Expensive?

The cost of litigation varies depending on the case. Generally, it can be a very costly, unsatisfying, and time-consuming process.

Attorney fees aside, you will also have to pay for things like copying and filing documents or the fees of court reporters or expert witnesses. And these are only the measurable costs. Litigation can also include some hidden costs, such as tarnishing reputations and relationships, as well as keeping certain employees from productive activities.

How Can You Decrease Civil Litigation Costs?

There are ways that you can decrease your costs of litigation. First, you should make sure that you have a legal team that understands the importance of avoiding court. Often, matters are taken to court that could easily be resolved outside of court. This saves everyone’s time and money.

At Fosters LLP, our first step is to consider the suitability of alternative dispute resolution. This involves using methods other than the court process to resolve your dispute. Some such methods are mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiation.

Second, if going to court is unavoidable, you need to make sure that you have an experienced legal team that doesn’t break the bank. At Fosters LLP, we do our best to provide you with the best quality legal help while keeping your costs to a minimum.

What Does A Civil Litigator Do? 

A civil litigator, or civil litigation lawyer, represents either the plaintiff or the defendant at trial when they are involved in a civil dispute.

Most civil litigators will specialize in a particular area of law, such as insurance law, estate litigation, family law, or medical malpractice. This is because civil law is incredibly broad, and covers many different areas of law. Therefore, civil litigators usually specialize in one or two areas to give you the best possible legal service.

Duties of Civil Litigation Lawyers

Although a civil litigator will represent you in court, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes before you go to court. Your civil litigator will oversee this process. Their duties extend beyond court appearances to include:

  • interviewing clients and witnesses
  • drafting formal documents (such as a Statement of claim or statement of defence)
  • drafting motions
  • conducting examinations for discovery
  • negotiating settlement

What Are The Steps In Civil Litigation? 

Because civil litigation can take the form of going to court or using one of the alternative dispute resolution processes, each case will involve different steps. Within each process, there are rules of civil procedure that your attorney must follow.

For your purposes, however, the first step in civil litigation is meeting with your attorney. You will inform your lawyer of what is happening and why you need their help.

Then, your lawyer will explain what they believe your legal position to be and will provide you with options you could take going forward. You will likely meet with your lawyer a few times before you choose how you are going to proceed with the matter. Although your lawyer will give you legal advice, all major decisions will ultimately be taken by you.

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Do You Need a Civil Litigation Lawyer? Get in Touch.

If you need a lawyer, or even if you are unsure of whether you need a lawyer, get in touch with us today! We understand how daunting civil litigation can be. Therefore, our accessible, compassionate and diligent team is here to help you every step of the way.

We are happy to meet with you when, where, and however is most convenient, be it in person at our London office or virtually. Feel free to contact us either by text, call, or email.

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