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Taking legal action is a difficult process. For most people, it is a last resort after all other attempts to rectify a situation have failed. You may have hired contractors who performed poor work and now refuse to make repairs or refund your money. You may be a small business owner trying to negotiate a divorce. Whatever the case, most people like to solve their legal issues without having to appear before a judge. Sometimes, this course of action is necessary, though. Many businesses will refuse to admit they were wrong for fear of harming their own reputation. Others may simply not want to pay out any amount of money.
While no one ever wants to go to court, sometimes it becomes necessary in order to collect the money you are owed or to correct some injustice done to you. Usually, going to court involves filing paperwork at a courthouse, waiting for appearance dates, and going before a judge. Depending on the circumstances, it could even mean arguing your case before a jury.
What Can I File a Lawsuit for in Georgia?
Georgia law allows anyone to file a lawsuit against another person or individual for any reason. The legal system recognizes there are a wide variety of reasons someone may need to take a business or another person to court. While you are not allowed to use lawsuits to harass other people by suing them, you are generally allowed to file a lawsuit against another person or business if you have a reasonable belief they owe you money or some other form of compensation.
Usually, it is best if you are able to reach some kind of resolution with the other party before having to go to court and appear before a judge. An experienced lawyer can help you try to negotiate a settlement prior to filing a lawsuit. This usually involves your lawyer discussing a resolution with the other party and/or their own attorney. This can potentially save you money in legal fees and court costs.
It is also generally much quicker to have an attorney negotiate a settlement before going to court. Negotiating a settlement also usually means you do not have to be directly involved in the proceedings. This is because your attorney will handle negotiations for you. In the event of a court case, you must be present for every day of a trial.
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What Happens if I End Up Going to Court for My Case in Atlanta?
Without legal counsel to guide you, some court cases can last for weeks or even months. Others could be wrapped up in a single appearance if you’re unprepared to present your case to the court. This can be especially true when the case involves business or construction law. Business and construction law are both very complex and involve many intersecting aspects, including building codes, copyright law, corporate law, and more.
Even what seems to be a simple divorce in Atlanta can quickly become complicated if you and/or your spouse are business owners. Georgia operates according to the equitable distribution principle of divorce. This means money and property will be divided equitably, not equally. This means if you are facing a divorce, you could lose a significant portion of your money, possessions, and even interest in your business if a judge determines your spouse is entitled to it.
The odds are the average person will find him or herself struggling to present a complex case to a judge or jury. This is especially true if the person or business you are taking to court has retained the services of their own experienced attorney.
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What Happens if the Person or Business I am Taking to Court Has Their Own Attorney?
A skilled business attorney will have a deep knowledge of Georgia business, state, and federal law. This could allow them to mount a solid defense against your case. They will have studied the law for years and know about various technicalities and other small aspects of the legal system you probably won’t be prepared to argue against. You may even be able to have your case thrown out of court based on a loophole or even your own failure to properly prepare for your court appearance. Not only could you potentially lose your case, but you could be out all the time and money you spent going to court.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may not be able to file again. This could mean you never have another opportunity to seek compensation for your losses. This is why it’s vital to hire your own attorney if you believe there is no other alternative to solving your legal issue other than to go to court.
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What Should I Do if I Have to Go to Court over a Business or Construction Matter in Atlanta?
If you are considering going to court in the Atlanta area for a case involving business or construction law or related practice areas, it’s important to hire your own attorneys. That’s why the lawyers of Oliver Hughes LLC are here for you. Having been in operation since 2000, we bring a combined 30+ years of experience in business and construction law. Our dedicated, hard-working lawyers strive to make Oliver Hughes LLC one of the premier business law firms in the Atlanta region. Approaching every case as though it were our only case, we treat clients as our number one priority, no matter how big or small. Whether you are the owner/operator of a small business or require a corporate attorney, we’re here for you. The lawyers of Oliver Hughes LLC are experienced and ready to argue a variety of case types for a diverse array of clients. Whether you’re a business owner going through a business divorce, a contractor who wasn’t paid for their services, or a homeowner who had poor work done on their house, we’re ready to help you get both compensation and justice.
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