Litigation

The term litigation refers to a case, controversy, or lawsuit.  It is a contest authorized by law and pursued in a court for the purpose of enforcing a right. The parties to a lawsuit, commonly referred to as plaintiffs and defendants, are called litigants.  When a lawsuit begins, initial court filings define the parties' legal positions then preparation for trial begins.  Typically, at least some attempt at negotiating a settlement will be made before a case proceeds to trial.  If either party is dissatisfied with the results at trial, they can file an appeal.  The lawyers of Atwill and Montgomery can skillfully handle all civil litigation matters of a general nature and has successfully defended and prosecuted many cases, both personal and commercial.