The Settlement Process
We work with you to make sense of the settlement process.
Step One
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01.
Meeting With An Attorney
During your initial meeting, you will learn what is likely to happen during the settlement process – including information the attorney will want to know and details on how things proceed should he or she take your case.
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Starting the Case: Initial Court Papers
Your attorney should explain each step, but here you can learn basics on Complaints, Answers, and other motions involved at the beginning of a lawsuit.
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Fact-Finding and Discovery
Find out about “discovery” — the process by which opponents in a lawsuit get information from each other to establish facts in the case.
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Resolution Before Trial: Motions
Many cases get resolved by Motions to Dismiss and other motions which ask the court to cut the case off before trial.
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Settlement
Far more injury lawsuits settle than go to trial. At this step, you’ll learn the basics of settlements, as well as factors you should consider. If you choose to Settle, great!, If you choose to go to Trial, keep reading.
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Trial: What Happens at Trial?
Trials are not like those shown on TV. Find out what really happens – from jury selection, to opening arguments, witness testimony, closing arguments…all the way to a jury’s verdict. Trials are time-consuming and quite expensive.
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Collecting Monies After Judgment
Winning at trial is not final victory. Collecting on a judgment often requires work. You’ll need to know what to expect when looking to collect. It could be more difficult than you think.
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Appealing a Decision or Judgment
Learn how appeals work – Including the differences between trials and appeals, what gets into the “record on appeal” and what happens afterward.
EVALUATING YOUR SETTLEMENT OPTIONS
We help you ______ all the variable and under____ your best path forward.