Litigation

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon in Australia for two parties to find themselves in civil dispute. It might be a problem with works you have had commissioned to be completed, your builder, an insurance claim or an outstanding debt. When such cases arise, dispute resolution is the first recommended course of action as this can often result in keeping the matter out of the courts and costs to a minimum. Commonly, dispute resolution takes the form of negotiation, conciliation, mediation, expert appraisal or arbitration – all of which Legro Lawyers can assist you with by providing expert guidance with a focus on obtaining the best result possible.

However, if these dispute resolution methods do not produce a result satisfactory to one or both parties and the case requires settlement through the court process, then the case needs to be settled through litigation.

Sometimes there are cases where, despite the cost, all parties have a commitment to stand firm in their beliefs. Therefore, the only option is for the courts to be the final adjudicator and to provide a resolution to the problem. These cases are common, especially in societies with a diversified culture.

You may have heard of out-of-court settlements. One of the reasons why most parties prefer to reach an out-of-court settlement when in litigation is to prevent it turning into a costly ordeal lasting months, if not years. Litigation through to a court hearing can be time consuming, stressful and will often result in a settlement that both parties may not necessarily or whole-heartedly agree to.

If you find yourself in a scenario that requires litigation, whether it be assisting you to obtain an out-of-court settlement or representation to full hearing you will require the services of a good litigation lawyer, so you can be fully and accurately represented through the court process.