CIVIL LITIGATION

Areas of Practice

Civil litigation is conducted within a complex framework of rules setting down law and procedure. As one of our clients you can be assured that we have an impressive track record in dealing with a broad range of civil litigation cases from the small claims court to the High Court.

We understand that budget is important and will always advise you whether legal costs are likely to be proportionate at the outset of your case. Whether you are bringing a claim, or defending a claim, you can rely on our expertise in negotiation to seek settlement where possible.

We can provide immediate advice upon a full range of litigation matters.

In most instances we also offer fixed-fee preliminary consultations. A consultation will help you to understand the legal and practical issues relating to your case and allow you to make an informed decision about what action to take.

What our Civil Litigation Solicitors can do for you

Lustitia Law experienced team can:

Advise

Provide advice to those contemplating litigation or subject to the threat of litigation.

Engage

Engage in pre-action negotiations in an attempt to seek resolution before litigation.

Consider

Consider whether there is scope for mediation or any other form of alternative dispute resolution.

Arrange

Arrange for properly formulated pleadings

Write

Draft Letters of Claim and Letters of Response claim.

Instruct

Instruct experienced counsel to assist you in all stages of litigation, including applications and at trial.

Advise

Advise on whether it is appropriate to make a ‘without prejudice’ offer and, if so, the timing and compensation of the offer.

Prepare

Prepare evidence in support of a pleaded case.

At Lustitia Law we pride ourselves in offering a quality service at competitive rates. Nevertheless, litigation can be expensive.

Therefore at the outset of your case we will conduct a cost benefit analysis with you (for example, if your case succeeded would your opponent be able to pay any judgment or costs order?) We will talk you through this process. At all times our aim is to give you the best and most practical legal advice at a fair price.

Contact our Civil Litigation Solicitors
We offer fixed-fee preliminary consultations. A consultation will help you understand the legal and practical issues realting to your case and allow you to make an informed decision about what action to take.

To arrange a consultation or to find out how we can support you, please send us an email admin@lustitialaw.co.uk complete our online enquiry form or call us on 01274 271505

Please note that we do not generally undertake the following types of litigation: actions/complaints against the police, clinical negligence, contested probate matters, debt recovery, employment law, housing, immigration, insolvency, landlord/tenant, mental health law, personal injury, planning disputes or property litigation.

We do not undertake civil litigation on a legal aid basis. We only take instructions for civil litigation matters on a private fee paying basis.

COSTS AND CLAIMS UNDER £10,000

We will offer as much assistance as you need.

We are happy to offer as little or as much assistance as you require. From an initial meeting, to drafting a letter to the other side, or conducting an entire litigation case from start to finish.

Where your claim is worth under £10,000

Cases worth under £10,000 (with the exception of personal injury claims) will be dealt with in the Small Claims Court. This means that you will not be able to recover the costs you incur with a solicitor, even if you win. In this situation, we offer a package, whereby we will meet with you for an hour’s consultation, advise you on the merits and pitfalls of your case and provide you with a guide to issuing and conducting proceedings in the Small Claims Court. This service is offered for a fixed fee. If you choose to conduct proceedings in person, then we are happy to be on hand to assist with any queries you may have or to provide representation at any Court Hearings.

Civil Litigation or Dispute Resolution encompasses the various disputes which may arise between individuals or companies. Our litigation solicitors are all general Civil Litigators and can therefore assist with most types of civil disputes.

We encourage a pragmatic approach to all disputes. Irrespective of the merits of a case, we shall explore with you the various methods of resolving the matter which include negotiation and the different avenues of Alternative Dispute Resolution. There are instances when Court proceedings are required or may already have commenced and we have experience of County Court and High Court litigation. We instruct Counsel and independent experts to assist and advise in matters where more specialist knowledge is required.

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, a dispute breaks down to the point where there is no other option but to commence proceedings against another party or to defend proceedings brought against you