Santa Rosa Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Santa Rosa

In Santa Rosa, California "civil litigation" refers to the process through which a court determines legal disputes that are not criminal in nature. They can involve private and public entities.

It's important to remember what purpose civil litigation in Santa Rosa, California is meant to serve. The purpose of civil litigation is not to punish people who have done wrong, or provide victims with some sort of moral vindication.

Rather than punishing wrongdoers, civil litigation in Santa Rosa, California serves the purpose of compensating people when they have been injured, and can prove that another party bears sufficient fault to be held liable for the harm. Normally, this compensation comes in the form of money. However, there are other remedies, such as injunctions, which are available in some cases.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Santa Rosa, California

Virtually anything can be the subject of civil litigation in Santa Rosa, California. After all, a legal wrong can be committed in just about any situation imaginable. But, relatively few areas give rise to civil litigation most often in Santa Rosa, California.

Employment: Employers and employees in Santa Rosa, California have an unique relationship. It can be a major source of friction. When disputes involving wages, discrimination, or on-the-job injuries arise, civil litigation is a very strong possibility if the parties cannot resolve their disagreement amicably.

Personal Injury: When somebody suffers an injury at the hands of someone else, they are legally entitled to compensation from the person who injured them. They typically seek this compensation through civil litigation in Santa Rosa, California courts. This compensation can come in a few different forms, such as money, or a court order compelling the defendant to do something (or stop something they're already doing), known as an "injunction." However, injunctive relief is only granted when no amount of monetary relief can adequately compensate the plaintiff.

Family: Family relationships in Santa Rosa, California can sometimes become pretty strained, leading to civil litigation among family members. Civil litigation in the family context is most common between former spouses, and typically involves things like child custody, alimony, and child support.

How Can a Santa Rosa, California Lawyer Help?

In Santa Rosa, California, civil litigation is rarely easy or simple. It also never happens at a time that's fitting for anybody involved.

So, it's always prudent to seek the counsel of a Santa Rosa, California lawyer who specialized in civil litigation, if it looks like you're going to be involved in civil litigation any time soon.

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Life in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, California is a city in Sonoma County, in the far northern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of about 162,000 people, it is the fifth-largest city in the Bay Area.

Santa Rosa's first known permanent settlement came in the 1830s, and it began to grow after California achieved statehood. In 1867, Sonoma County officially incorporated it as a city. The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake essentially destroyed the downtown area of Santa Rosa. In addition to destroying much of San Francisco, that earthquake heavily damaged almost every other city in the Bay Area.

Modernly, Santa Rosa is known for the natural beauty just outside the city, in the form of rolling hills and miles of undisturbed wilderness. Santa Rosa, and the rest of Sonoma County is internationally renowned as a wine-making region, with scores of vineyards and wineries nearby.

If you live in Santa Rosa, California and need an attorney, the chances are good that you'll be able to find one. The thriving and diverse economy of the Bay Area, and Santa Rosa's status as one of the outlying population centers of that area, ensure that Santa Rosa, California lawyers are very sophisticated and well rounded. If you have any type of legal problem, and need help with it, a Santa Rosa, California lawyer is the person to call.

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