Litigation is the process of taking a dispute to a court of law. In some cases, parties cannot agree between themselves about the fair and proper outcome of a dispute. If that is the case, a litigation solicitor will present your case to a court for its judgment.
Litigation solicitors are essentially lawyers. They deal with clients, take instructions from them, do necessary background work on cases, give preliminary advice to clients, obtain expert opinions, and instruct barristers if required. Solicitors prepare cases for trial; they may represent a client in court but will usually instruct a barrister to represent them in higher courts by sending the barrister a brief containing all the relevant information and documentation to assist them in presenting their client’s case.
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When an insurance company and a policyholder disagree on the terms of a settlement, it can lead to an insurance dispute. The insurance company might deny the claim outright or offer less than the claimant believes his or her damages are worth. They might also delay payout without a valid explanation.
A person who feels that a decision of a public authority, state bodies, has violated his or her rights may apply to the High Court for judicial review of the decision. The judicial review in Ireland courts are principally concerned about the manner in which the power has been exercised by the decision-making person or body rather than the decisions merit itself.
A Will or Probate process can become a contentious matter if it is challenged by a beneficiary or an individual who has been left out of an inheritance. People choose to challenge Wills, Trusts, or Estates for several reasons. Usually, it is because of concerns about Will’s validity or fears that the executor has acted negligently.
Family Law is the area of law dealing with issues involving family relationships such as marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody among others. Solicitors practicing family law can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations.
The Redress Scheme to be set up by the Government is likely to compensate mothers for the pain and suffering they endured in their homes, but it is also likely that children born in these homes will be eligible for compensation.
Property disputes are often a type of legal dispute. Property disputes often arise from disagreements over property lines, responsibility for repairs on construction, blocked views, rightful ownership, zoning issues, or who is at fault for property damage.
Disputes between contractors and the state user agency can arise when the two parties have differing interpretations of the requirements, limitations, or compensation for a contract.
A defective product claim arises when a person sustains a personal injury because of a design or manufacturing error. You can prove that a product’s design is defective if you can demonstrate that the product poses a danger that the common consumer would not notice.
When a debt is owed to you and you are finding it difficult to recover the debt from your debtor, then it may be necessary to start your journey on the debt recovery process with the help of a debt collection solicitor.
Irish employment law is complicated, and it changes all the time. It’s important for both employers and employees to understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes to workplace issues like remuneration, redundancies, and workplace disputes.
Defamation is a false statement presented as fact that causes injury or damage to the character of the person or organisation it is about. There are two types of defamations, Libel and Slander. Libel is referred to as written form of defamation, while slander is spoken form of defamation.
When a professional fails in their duty to provide their service to an acceptable standard and this results in a financial loss to you, they are being negligent. Professional services may include medical, legal, accounting, or similar services.
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Gibson & Associates LLP is one of Ireland’s leading Litigation Solicitors. No matter your situation, our litigation team will use their experience to make sure that you benefit from the best possible outcome.
We treat clients and each other the way we’d like to be treated, and we work tirelessly to get the best results for them.
When you make contact with our personal injury legal team, you’ll hear back from us within 3 hours or less – that’s our promise.
We don’t impress with “legalese” and jargon. We use clear, plain language to handle your personal injury case.
The personnel responsible for your personal injury case will never change. You’ll be assigned a dedicated point of contact who will take charge of your personal injury case from start to finish.
At Gibson & Associates LLP, we’re clear about our personal injury processes and transparent when it comes to costs. Before progressing any case, we offer a no-obligation consultation with our client care team and will provide you with practical options. Integrity and transparency are core to how we work with all of our clients and means we’ll always treat your case as if it was our own.
WHY WOULD YOU NEED A LITIGATION SOLICITOR?
According to the Law Society of Ireland Civil litigation and dispute resolution solicitors deal in civil disputes involving personal injury claims, property damage and contract disputes. They issue court proceedings and attend hearings, liaising with Counsel who advise on the appropriate course of action for their client. Civil litigation solicitors deal with disclosure and drafting witness statements, and all paperwork required by the courts throughout proceedings, from pre-trial preparation to delivery of judgment.
WHAT DOES A LITIGATION SOLICITOR/LAWYER DO?
In practice, resolving a dispute often requires a period of exploring the facts and figures and testing the strength of each side’s legal case. If the opposing side is unwilling to settle on terms the client will accept, the only recourse may be to proceed to trial. The preferred goal of a litigation solicitor/lawyer is always to resolve their client’s dispute through best possible outcome of that case.
WHAT ARE THE THREE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS?
Disputes can be resolved without the expense and time of going to court. There are three methods commonly used to resolve disputes: negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
IS DISPUTE AND LITIGATION THE SAME?
Litigation and Disputes are quite similar in meaning. However disputes, disagreements and legal actions can be resolved without going to court. But sometimes a legal action is necessary to resolve a dispute between two people or organizations. In these situations you may decide to engage in litigation.
*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.