civil law
Nutshell
This area of law might as well be as vast as Mount Everest because it is defined by disputes involving entities, individuals, or a mix of both, and it encompasses everything that is not criminal law (criminal law deals with an individual’s alleged offenses against the state or federal government). A crime doesn’t necessarily have to be committed in civil law, and typically due to the nature of civil disputes they will settle without ever going to trial.
In civil cases, lawsuits are filed by an entity, individual, or both and can be done by single party or multiple parties. The filing party is called a plaintiff and the burden of proof to determine liability is based on a “preponderance of the evidence” standard. Civil law cases regularly require a significant amount of additional work on part of the attorney because information needs to be gathered from multiple sources, checked, confirmed, reviewed, and interpreted.
Stages
Pre-filing – The dispute occurs, and the parties commence to research and make demands. The parties attempt to negotiate. The demand letter is drafted and sent to the opposing party. Both parties prepare for a possible lawsuit.
Initial Pleading – Original petition is drafted, served, and filed with the District Clerks. The other party files an Answer in response to the Original Petition.
Discovery – This is an exchange of information where both attorneys gather more information about the lawsuit. Also, depositions may be taken by both parties to learn more about the strength and weaknesses of the other side’s case.
Pre-Trial – Trial preparation begins by organizing evidence and witnesses. Motions may be filed by both attorneys to dispose of the case or in the alternative for trial purposes. Possible settlement conference may take place at this time.
Trial – The parties present evidence at trial either to a judge or a jury. A judgment is rendered.
Post-trial – The winning party will attempt to enforce the judgment that was entered. The losing party may appeal the judgment that was issued at trial.
Services
The Alamo Law Center works on a wide-ranging mixture of civil law issues. We don’t limit ourselves in our professional skills in order to provide our clients with superior knowledge and legal services to deliver on their behalf. We believe you shouldn’t have to limit your expectations when you’re considering a law firm wondering if an attorney you hire will protect all your rights, explain all the issues to you, or simply call/email you back.
At the Alamo Law Center we:
- Strategize and consider all avenues of obtaining the best results for our clients
- Consistently inform our clients of options and possible outcomes that may result
- Detail to our clients the risks and benefits of going to trial
- Ensure our clients rights remain protected
We will zealously fight for the rights of our clients:
- no matter how big the opponent
- no matter how much money the opponent has
- no matter how intimidating the opponent is
No attorney can guarantee the outcome of a case, but what we can guarantee you is that the Alamo Law Center attorneys are prepared to take whatever steps are necessary in fighting for your rights.
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civil law
Nutshell
This area of law might as well be as vast as Mount Everest because it is defined by disputes involving entities, individuals, or a mix of both, and it encompasses everything that is not criminal law (criminal law deals with an individual’s alleged offenses against the state or federal government). A crime doesn’t necessarily have to be committed in civil law, and typically due to the nature of civil disputes they will settle without ever going to trial.
In civil cases, lawsuits are filed by an entity, individual, or both and can be done by single party or multiple parties. The filing party is called a plaintiff and the burden of proof to determine liability is based on a “preponderance of the evidence” standard. Civil law cases regularly require a significant amount of additional work on part of the attorney because information needs to be gathered from multiple sources, checked, confirmed, reviewed, and interpreted.
Stages
Pre-filing – The dispute occurs, and the parties commence to research and make demands. The parties attempt to negotiate. The demand letter is drafted and sent to the opposing party. Both parties prepare for a possible lawsuit.
Initial Pleading – Original petition is drafted, served, and filed with the District Clerks. The other party files an Answer in response to the Original Petition.
Discovery – This is an exchange of information where both attorneys gather more information about the lawsuit. Also, depositions may be taken by both parties to learn more about the strength and weaknesses of the other side’s case.
Pre-Trial – Trial preparation begins by organizing evidence and witnesses. Motions may be filed by both attorneys to dispose of the case or in the alternative for trial purposes. Possible settlement conference may take place at this time.
Trial – The parties present evidence at trial either to a judge or a jury. A judgment is rendered.
Post-trial – The winning party will attempt to enforce the judgment that was entered. The losing party may appeal the judgment that was issued at trial.
Services
The Alamo Law Center works on a wide-ranging mixture of civil law issues. We don’t limit ourselves in our professional skills in order to provide our clients with superior knowledge and legal services to deliver on their behalf. We believe you shouldn’t have to limit your expectations when you’re considering a law firm wondering if an attorney you hire will protect all your rights, explain all the issues to you, or simply call/email you back.
At the Alamo Law Center we:
- Strategize and consider all avenues of obtaining the best results for our clients
- Consistently inform our clients of options and possible outcomes that may result
- Detail to our clients the risks and benefits of going to trial
- Ensure our clients rights remain protected
We will zealously fight for the rights of our clients:
- no matter how big the opponent
- no matter how much money the opponent has
- no matter how intimidating the opponent is
No attorney can guarantee the outcome of a case, but what we can guarantee you is that the Alamo Law Center attorneys are prepared to take whatever steps are necessary in fighting for your rights.