Lakeland Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Lakeland

In Lakeland, Florida "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.

Courts in Lakeland, Florida do not use civil litigation as a means to punish people for their wrongdoing, or to deter future bad acts.

Rather, Lakeland, Florida civil litigation is meant to force people who are found to be at fault for injuries suffered by another person to compensate the victims of the harm caused by their culpable actions. This compensation almost always takes the form of money. However, court orders, or "injunctions," compelling the defendant to take some type of action (or to stop an offending activity) are also accessible forms of relief in some cases.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Lakeland, Florida

Civil litigation in Lakeland, Florida, can arise in almost any situation, since legal wrongs can be committed in any situation. It's important to note, however, that there are only a few contexts in Lakeland, Florida that give rise to civil litigation with any considerable frequency.

Employment: The relationship between employers and employees leads to civil litigation in Lakeland, Florida with a good deal of frequency. For example, allegations of gender discrimination, failing to pay at least the minimum wage, and injuries suffered on the job can all lead to civil litigation.

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 normally seek this compensation through civil litigation in Lakeland, Florida 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 Lakeland, Florida can sometimes become pretty turbulent, leading to civil litigation among family members. Civil litigation in the family context is most common between former spouses, and normally involves things like child custody, alimony, and child support.

How Can a Lakeland, Florida Lawyer Help?

In Lakeland, Florida, civil litigation is rarely easy or simple. It also never happens at a time that's proper for anybody involved.

So, it's always prudent to seek the counsel of a Lakeland, Florida 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 Lakeland

Lakeland is located in Polk County, Florida. It is between the popular cities of Tampa and Orlando alongside Interstate 4.

The economy of Lakeland prospers from the citrus, cattle, and phosphate mining industries. The largest employer is Publix Supermarkets. Other top employers include FedEx Freight FedEx Services, Saddle Creek Corporation, GEICO, Summit Consulting, and Rooms To Go.

Lakeland is a place filled with history. Some popular historic attractions are Dixieland, Biltmore-Cumberland, Beacon Hill-Alta Vista, and Munn Park.

Being so near Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland residents can take their complex legal programs to the mid to large size firms located in these two large cities. For any small legal issues, Lakeland is filled with small law offices that are owned by excellent, competent attorneys.

Overall, Lakeland is a wonderful area to live in. It has the small town feel but is surrounded by two of Florida's largest, metropolitan cities. Lakeland residents have the best of both worlds!

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