Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Navigating the Civil Litigation Process

Civil litigation, or legal disputes, have become a commonality in our society. The evening news reports on class action lawsuits filed on behalf of dissatisfied or begrudged consumers. Hollywood has inundated the networks with countless legal dramas that focus on greedy lawyers who are less interested in justice for their clients and more concerned with counting their millions. This portrayal of the civil legal process can be disheartening and distancing. The truth is though that thousands of cases are heard every year that involve ordinary citizens trying to maneuver their way through the judicial system.

Civil litigation covers a wide array of circumstances. Examples include: personal injury, landlord/tenant disputes, worker’s compensation, medical malpractice and real estate transactions. The topics are complicated and it is important to have representation that is competent. There are many legal services available to citizens all over the country that can provide knowledgeable legal representation such as The Legal Service Network in the New Jersey area.

Services like the Legal Service Network - New Jersey have experienced attorneys and legal professionals that can answer your questions and provide guidance during the civil litigation process. Many times these services have a brief overview of what they can help you with depending upon your case. For instance, you can go to the Legal Service Network - New Jersey website and the types of cases that they handle are listed on their website and an overview of that particular situation is explained.

Of course, one should never take words on a website as legal advice. You should always contact someone directly with the service so that your personal situation can be fully evaluated. Most services should have a contact page where you will find the phone numbers or, as with the Legal Service Network, an email form that you can submit indicating your name, a contact number and a summary of what you are looking for. This will ensure that your experience with the judicial system is accurate and swift.

If you live in the central New Jersey area the Legal Service Network can provide you with many answers to your questions. They may also be able to refer you elsewhere if you are not within their representation area. No matter what, never attempt to solve a legal matter on your own. Always seek legal representation.

No comments: