Civil Defense Lawyers

Every year in the United States there are an estimated 40 million lawsuits filed. Although many of these lawsuits are legitimate actions, not all are. Some of these lawsuits are frivolous but will still find their way to court. Whether the lawsuit is frivolous or not you may still need to defend yourself against these lawsuits. Therefore, it’s important to have an experienced Defense of Lawsuits attorney defending your legal case. An experienced attorney may be able to find reasons for dismissal of these legal actions.

Some of the Reasons for dismissal may be:

• The Lawsuit Was Filed Late
• Assertions of the Plaintiff are Invalid or Overstated
• Plaintiff Was Responsible for Their Own Injuries
• Respondent Did Not Owe a Duty of Care to the Plaintiff

Being sued can be stressful and could be financially devastating if you lose. You are required to file a response to a complaint after being served. Generally, there is a 20-day time limit to file your response. Failure to file a response could result in a default judgment being entered against you. You could be sued for many reasons.

These reasons may include but are not limited to:

• Debt collection
• Mortgage Foreclosures
• Unpaid Fees for Services
• Real Estate Leases
• Negligence and Personal Injury
• Auto Accidents
• Employment and/or Labor Law Issues
• Neighbor Disputes
• Trust and Probate Issues
• Discrimination
• Privacy Suits
• Statutory Rights
• Unfair Trade
• False Advertising

As you can see, lawsuits can be filed for almost any reason. If you have been named in a lawsuit, do not ignore the suit, or put off contacting an attorney. An attorney will need time to investigate the claims, defenses and possible countersuits that may be available. It’s crucial that you contact an attorney who is versed in defense of civil lawsuits immediately. The lawyers at the Attorneys for Freedom law firm have decades of experience defending people in lawsuits.

If you need assistance defending a civil lawsuit, contact the Attorneys for Freedom or call our Arizona office at 480-755-7110 or Hawai’i office at 808-647-2423 and civil defense lawyer can assist with your case.