Carrollton Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Carrollton

In Carrollton, Georgia "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 Carrollton, Georgia do not use civil litigation as a means to punish people for their wrongdoing, or to deter future bad acts.

Civil litigation in Carrollton, Georgia is instead meant to ensure that the victims of wrongdoing are, whenever possible, given tangible compensation for the costs associated with the harm they suffered. This normally means requiring the culpable party to pay the plaintiff a sum of money. However, other forms of relief, such as injunctions (a court order compelling a person to do something, or to stop doing something) are sometimes available, and more appropriate.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Carrollton, Georgia

Civil litigation in Carrollton, Georgia, 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 Carrollton, Georgia that give rise to civil litigation with any considerable frequency.

Employment: The employer / employee relationship is one of the more frequent sources of civil litigation in Carrollton, Georgia. Wage and hour violations, racial discrimination, and on-the-job injuries 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 Carrollton, Georgia 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: Most of us know that families in Carrollton, Georgia don't always get along perfectly. This potential for discord, normally involving disputes over child custody, distribution of property after divorce, or child support, can sometimes lead to civil litigation.

How Can a Carrollton, Georgia Lawyer Help?

Carrollton, Georgia civil litigation can be pretty complex, and often emotionally charged. Civil litigation issues can also arise when you least expect them.

So, it's always prudent to seek the counsel of a Carrollton, Georgia 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 Carrollton

Carrollton, Georgia is located in West Central Georgia, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. As of the 2000 census, its population is about 20,000.

Carrollton is home to the University of West Georgia, which is considered one of the best colleges in the Southeastern U.S.

Carrollton, Georgia remained, for much of its early history, a frontier town. Getting goods and services there was quite difficult until the construction of a railroad in 1874. As a result of this, it was comparatively untouched by the American Civil War. After the railroad arrived, however, Carrollton, Georgia saw an economic boom, and became a major manufacturing center for the region, especially in textiles.

While the textile industry is not as important as it once was, manufacturing is still a major force in Carrollton's economy. Southwire, the largest manufacturer of wire and cable in the world, was founded, maintains its headquarters, and employs more than 1,500 people in Carrollton.

Carrollton enjoys relatively mild temperatures, and extreme weather conditions are quite rare in the area. Carrollton also boasts a small but vibrant local music scene.

Carrollton, Georgia lawyers are ready to help you out with whatever legal issue you might face. If you have any legal problem whatsoever, you shouldn't hesitate to call a Carrollton, Georgia attorney.

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