Civil Cases

Civil litigation is used to find a resolution to a dispute between two parties, which is not necessarily criminal in nature but still requires a ruling by a court. Often, one party is seeking financial compensation from the other. They may also be trying to force the other party to comply with a certain type of action, such as in intellectual property litigation.

Here at Rigney Law Firm, I am an experienced attorney who can help guide you through the civil litigation process. I am located in Surfside Beach and have been practicing law for over 30 year. An initial consultation gives you a chance to sit down with a litigation lawyer and determine if you have a case, what potential remedies may be in play, and what legal steps you will need to take moving forward.

What Are Some Examples Of Civil Litigation Cases?

Examples of civil litigation include personal injury cases, business disputes, partnership disputes, contract breaches, employment disputes, property or real estate disputes, construction defect claims and more. Other methods may be used in advance, such as alternative dispute resolution. But if negotiation does not lead to an appropriate resolution, then civil litigation is often the next step.

The Civil Litigation Process In South Carolina

I will help you start the process by evaluating your case. The first step to officially start the case is to file a complaint naming the other party and outlining the damages being sought. That party is then given 30 days to respond or make a counterclaim. 

Once the case begins, it will go through the discovery phase, where evidence will be gathered, interviews will be carried out and I can help you build your case. Once discovery is complete, you move through the trial process and get a verdict from the judge.

Potential Damages

Every case is unique, so the damages that you seek depend on the details of your case and the type of claim.

For instance, a contract breach case could revolve around one business owner claiming they suffered financial harm due to the other party’s failure to uphold their duties in the contract. In this position, you would be seeking compensation for the money that was lost.

In a personal injury case, you may be seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and related damages. It is important to think about both the long-term damages and the short-term costs.

I can help you determine the potential damages in your unique case and address the enforcement process after the verdict has been delivered.

In civil litigation, I manage responses to complaints, oversee discovery processes and submit motions. Throughout the legal proceedings, I concentrate on safeguarding my clients’ rights. Our firm handles a variety of civil cases. Contact our Surfside Beach office by calling 843-919-7474 or filling out the online contact form for more information if you need our help to file or defend a civil case.