Civil Litigation Attorneys in Pretoria
Our civil litigation service is geared to servicing corporate and individual clients and our law firm is well equipped with all new processes of civil litigation, including the new filing system at the High Court referred to as carelines.
When dealing with civil litigation matters, we are able to negotiate suitable settlements on your behalf. Should matters proceed for trial we ensure that we brief counsel on time and retain all fees lost on your behalf.
Civil litigation is distinguished from criminal law in that the action or motion is brought by a plaintiff other than the state. Civil litigation procedures include pre-trial hearings, representations in court, as well as costs and the enforcement of any judgement.
Civil litigation can occur in Magistrate’s courts as well as the High Court, dependent on the amount at stake, and generally involves claims for such things as the enforcement of commercial contracts and debt collection.
There are a wide range of cases which can be resolved using civil litigation. These can include but are not limited to:
When to Consult a Civil Litigation Lawyer?
Whenever you are in a dispute that you believe cannot amicably be settled between the parties, alternatively successfully mediated, it is advisable to seek a Civil Litigation specialist to assist in either instituting an application or action on your behalf before the matter escalates any further.
Furthermore, should you receive a letter of demand from another law firm, or court papers are served on you by the Sheriff, you must immediately contact a litigation law firm to assist you, as the court rules prescribed steps and actions that must be taken in different time frames.
The golden rule is that you must never take the law into your own hands. Let the professionals deal with it for you. Our team consists of the best civil litigation attorneys in Pretoria who offer top standard civil litigation services.