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When you are faced with a legal dispute, having a dedicated Evanston lawyer can be the difference. We offer full-service representation to protect your interests and solve your legal problems.
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About Civil Litigation Lawyer Evanston:

Civil Litigation with an Evanston Attorney

Civil litigation covers all kinds of disputes that require legal action. Our experience in business law allows us to assist clients with business-related legal matters, including starting businesses, managing commercial contracts, and navigating regulatory compliance. From business disputes and contract breaches to property disputes, a civil litigation lawyer can help. At O’Flaherty Law, we help Evanston residents through the whole process.

What is Civil Litigation?

Civil litigation is the process of resolving civil matters in court. Unlike criminal cases, civil disputes involve two or more parties seeking a legal remedy, often financial compensation or an enforceable order. These can be between individuals, businesses or other entities and can include:

  • Breach of Contract: One party doesn’t perform under a contract.
  • Real Estate Disputes: Property ownership, boundaries, or lease agreements.
  • Employment Disputes: Wrongful termination, wage disputes, discrimination claims.
  • Business Litigation: Partnerships, shareholder disputes, or corporate governance.
  • Commercial Litigation: Business-related disputes and contractual issues, including contract disputes and construction claims.
  • Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Lease agreements, evictions, or property management.

What a Civil Litigation and Commercial Litigation Lawyer Does

A civil litigation lawyer helps clients navigate various legal issues, from initial case assessment to trial if necessary. This includes:

  • Case Evaluation and Strategy: Evaluating the case and advising on what to do.
  • Document Preparation and Filing: Filing all necessary legal documents.
  • Negotiation and Mediation: Trying to resolve the dispute outside of court to save time and money.
  • Court Representation: Presenting your case to a judge if negotiations fail.

An Evanston Case: Contract Disputes Resolution

John, an Evanston small business owner, was in a contract dispute with a former supplier. The supplier didn’t deliver the products as agreed and John’s business was losing money and being disrupted. John felt unsupported and didn’t know what to do so he hired a civil litigation lawyer.

Our law firm met with John to review the contract, gather evidence, and explore options. Through negotiation and mediation, the lawyer represented John’s interests and got a fair settlement without a long trial. John was able to get his losses back and get his business up and running again.

John’s story is one of the benefits of having an advocate who can guide you through the civil litigation process and get you the results you need.

The Civil Litigation Process

Knowing the steps in the process can help clients feel more prepared. Our firm has extensive expertise in navigating the legal system, ensuring that clients are guided effectively through its complexities to achieve successful outcomes:

  1. Initial Consultation and Case Evaluation: Review the case and discuss the options.
  2. Filing the Complaint: Start the process by filing the complaint with the court.
  3. Discovery: Both sides exchange information, gather evidence, and depose witnesses.
  4. Pre-trial Motions and Hearings: Address procedural issues and refine the strategy.
  5. Trial Preparation: Organize exhibits, prepare witness testimony, and plan arguments.
  6. Resolution: Settlement or trial.

Why Hire an Evanston Civil Litigation Lawyer

Working with an experienced il attorney, such as an Evanston civil litigation lawyer, gives you:

  • Local Knowledge: Knowledge of the local court system and rules.
  • Case Management: We handle everything so you can focus on your personal or business.
  • Strategic Advice: We’ll get you the results you need whether through negotiation or court.

We Handle: Services Offered by Our Law Firm

We handle a wide range of practice areas, including:

  • Contract disputes
  • Business and corporate litigation
  • Employment law
  • Real estate and property
  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Partnership or shareholder disputes

Get Started with Your Case

A civil litigation case begins with understanding your situation and what to do. Whether you’re a business owner with a partnership dispute or an individual with a landlord-tenant issue, a civil litigation lawyer can help.

At our law office, clients receive personalized legal assistance in a supportive environment, ensuring focused attention on their legal issues.

Evanston Lawyers:

  • Contact our law firm: Tell us about your legal needs.
  • Case strategy: Work with us to determine the approach.
  • Negotiation: Try to resolve before trial.

Working with an Evanston civil litigation lawyer means you have an advocate who will handle your dispute for you so you can get the result you need.

Directions to our Evanston, IL Law Firm:

From Skokie, IL:

  1. Head east on Dempster Street.
  2. Turn left onto Gross Point Road.
  3. Continue north; the destination will be on your right.

From Wilmette, IL:

  1. Drive south on Ridge Road.
  2. Turn right onto Old Orchard Road.
  3. Turn left onto Gross Point Road; the destination will be on your left.

From Interstate 94 (Edens Expressway):

  1. Take the Old Orchard Road exit and head east.
  2. Turn right onto Gross Point Road.
  3. Continue south; the destination will be on your left.

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What to Expect From a Legal Consultation

The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.

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2521 Gross Point Rd, Suite 222

Evanston, IL 60201

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Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

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