- How much does it cost to sue somebody?
- I received a complaint in the mail. What should I do?
- How can I save money and time throughout the litigation process?
- What is the Time length?
- What is the Process?
- How much does it cost to sue somebody?
- The answer varies by the type of case and the court. Filing fees vary by court but a Plaintiff can expect a filing fee charge of approximately $320. Other fees include motion fees, attorney's fees and service fees. Additional costs in discovery, depositions and other litigation expenses will continue as the case progresses to trial. In order to get a better sense of your costs please contact one of our attorneys to discuss your particular situation.
- I received a complaint in the mail. What should I do?
- Typically. Defendants who receive a Summons and Complaint must submit an answer to the opposing party within 20 days to avoid a default judgment however there are exceptions and other deadlines. The Summons should direct you to your time to answer. The Answer must conform to the Rules of Civil Procedure and General Practice rules in addition to local rules in each court; therefore it is important that you seek the advice of counsel in order to protect your rights.
- How can I save money and time throughout the litigation process?
- Litigation can be a lengthy and expensive process, each case is different and therefore it is best to discuss possible cost saving measures with your attorney at the start of the case and throughout the process.
- What is the Time length?
- The time it takes to conclude a case depends greatly on the particular case involved. In some instances settlement can be reached quickly, in other cases the case will proceed to trial and take a substantial amount of time. There is no set amount of time that can be expected.
- What is the Process?
- Typically your case will start with an initial consultation with an attorney to formulate a Complaint or an Answer. Next the parties exchange information through a discovery phase which can include written questions, requests to see documents and pictures, and possibly sworn testimony with attorneys in front of a court reporter. Mandated mediation or arbitration (ADR) comes next. If the parties cannot reach a suitable resolution in ADR then the case will proceed to trial where a judge or jury will make a final determination of the case.
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