What can you expect if you're sued?
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There's a knock on your door and an unassuming, short little man asks you your name. You tell him and he gives you some papers, often requiring a signature as a receipt, and tells you to have a nice day. You think you won the lottery?
THINK AGAIN. You've been sued.
You probably got 'served" with a Summons (telling you that a suit was filed against you) and Complaint (detailing why someone is suing you.).
Should you panic? A little, but then take a deep breath. Especially if you're new to the process. It's just a lawsuit and they don't win simply by filing. The other side, in a normal civil suit, must convince a judge or jury by the appropriate legal standard. They must prove their case, which means they must convince someone that they should win. And they may want money, which is typical, or they may ask that you be forced to do, or refrain from doing, something.
Litigation can be very expensive, but an experienced, practical lawyer can greatly help in keeping these costs down. A smart law firm will help you realistically analyze your case EARLY, before you commit tons of money and time.
It is important to hire a firm that is streamlined, efficient and technologically capable of keeping those costs down, while protecting your interests. We are able to do that because we invest in technology that will help you fairly, efficiently and economically analyze and manage your case. When you call us, we will be there for you. If you leave a message, we will get right back to you.
Let us help you because we solve problems, one client at a time.
