Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, is an alternative to trial proceedings. Often, ADR can save clients both time and money: it settles the dispute in a shorter time frame and costs less in attorney fees, court costs, and other associated expenses. Whereas litigation can be more hostile in its approach, ADR options tend to focus...
Category: Pre-Litigation
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Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation vs. Arbitration
Alternative Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is another way to settle disputes that do not require litigation. Arbitration and Mediation are two types ADR. Arbitration is the process for resolving disputes outside of a court using neutral third parties. Although mediation is essentially the same thing, there is a difference. Mediators usually have no authoritative...
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The Civil Litigation Process
Florida civil litigation lawsuit procedure Florida civil litigation is when one individual or business entity sues another. In a civil litigation case, the plaintiff sues the defendant to recoup damages done to them, usually through monetary damages or awards. Your attorney should help you understand exactly how your litigation timeline will fit with this chronology....
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FL small claims court
In Florida, people use small claims court to settle minor legal disputes concerning $5,000 or less. However, that amount doesn’t include attorney’s fees or filing fees. Small claims filing fee can vary, but the FL Clerks website puts them anywhere from $55-$300. You don’t need an attorney in small claims court, but you can have...
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Do I have a case?
Filing a lawsuit is a big decision, so make sure you have a good case before going through the hassle of finding a lawyer. For example, you hire a flooring company to replace the carpet in your business. They do a bad job, and it took much longer than they said it would. Before filing a...
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Hire an Attorney for Your Civil Litigation
We’ve been asked a lot “Why Should I Hire an Attorney for My Civil Litigation Case?” So, we decided to compile a list of the top 5 reasons you should hire an attorney for your civil litigation cases like divorce, breach of contract, suing for damages, etc. A civil litigation case is almost any case that goes...
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How to Avoid Litigation
May is Litigation Avoidance Month here at Boyer Law Firm Make the decision to get a legal check-up and avoid the long, drawn out, unnecessary expense of going to court. A legal check-up can help you see if your contracts are in danger of being challenged and if there are any problems with your partnerships, written...
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A Breach of Contract Claim in Florida
Contracts exist is almost every facet of life, especially when buying or selling goods or services. In Florida, contracts for a good, such as a boat or a car, may come with certain obligations that are not expressly mentioned in the contract. For example, in a contract for the sale of goods, unless the seller...