Civil law, as opposed to criminal law, is the branch of law dealing with disputes between individuals and/or organizations in which compensation may be awarded to the victim. Civil law courts provide a forum for deciding disputes involving torts (such as accidents, negligence, and libel), contract disputes, the probate of wills, trusts, property disputes, administrative law, commercial law, and any other private matters that involve private parties and organizations including government departments.

The objectives of civil law are different from other types of law. In civil law there is the attempt to right a wrong, honor an agreement, or settle a dispute. If there is a victim, they get compensation, and the person who is the cause of the wrong pays, this being a civilized form of, or legal alternative to, revenge. If it is an equity matter, there is often a “pie” for division and it gets allocated by a process of civil law, possibly invoking the doctrines of equity. In public law the objective is usually deterrence, and retribution.

Much like Personal Injury, the area of civil litigation is broad and covers a multitude of possible lawsuits and Court actions. We can assist you in a resolution of your disputes by negotiation, mediation or litigation. In the event you have questions about your legal rights or believe that you may need to take legal action we are able to assist you in choosing the proper resolution to your pressing issues.