There are times when representing yourself in court may seem the logical way to go, and self-representation is legal in most instances. You do take a substantial risk due to your lack of legal training.
Going pro see is the term for litigants who represent themselves...
We live in a society where everyone seems to be happy to place blame. They also seem happy to place a lien on your property without thinking twice. There are numerous lawsuits in which a lien has been illegally placed on someone's property. If this has...
Civil trial law is the practice of law that handles all civil litigation, whether the case occurs at the state or federal level, at an administrative agency, or an ADR. Specifically, civil trials do not involve criminal charges.
A lawyer who specializes...
Are you a litigant considering whether to participate in a private trial to resolve your dispute? While many people are familiar with binding arbitration but that's just one of a handful of options a litigant has to reach a resolution. Under Florida Statutes...
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...
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that defines what a married couple will receive in case of a divorce. In Florida, the Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act (UPAA), adopted in 2007, governs prenuptial contracts.
Couples enter into a prenuptial agreement...
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...
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...
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....
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...
