Gresham Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Gresham

In Gresham, Oregon, "civil litigation" refers to the legal procedures involved in resolving legal disputes that do not include allegations of criminal conduct. Either public or private entities can be involved.

Courts in in Gresham, Oregon are not really concerned with punishing wrongdoers, or casting moral judgment.

Civil litigation in Gresham, Oregon 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 usually 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 Gresham, Oregon

Many different situations that might lead to civil litigation in Gresham, Oregon. Remember, a legal wrong can be committed in almost any context. Of course, there are some situations that give rise to civil litigation in Gresham, Oregon more often than others.

Employment: There are several different ways in which the employer / employee relationship can lead to civil litigation in Gresham, Oregon. They include violation of wage and hour laws, discrimination, and injuries suffered on the job.

Personal Injury: When an individual suffers a physical injury caused by the negligent or intentional conduct of another person, the law of Gresham, Oregon allows them to seek compensation from the person who caused the harm. Civil litigation is usually the best way to seek this compensation, if the person who injured you (as is often the case) is unwilling to voluntarily compensate you for the harm they caused. Usually, a court will order the defendant to pay the plaintiff money as compensation. When this is inadequate, other relief, such as injunctions, can be made available.

Family: Family relations in Gresham, Oregon can be a source of serious friction, as you may already know. The most serious disputes usually come up during and after a divorce, and often involve disagreements over the distribution of marital property, child custody, and child or spousal support.

How Can a Gresham, Oregon Lawyer Help?

Civil litigation in Gresham, Oregon can get very difficult, and emotions can run high throughout the process. Furthermore, individuals are often faced with civil litigation when they least expect it.

Accordingly, if you think that you might be involved in civil litigation in the future, it's a good idea to seek the advice of a good Gresham, Oregon civil litigation attorney.

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Life in Gresham

Gresham is located in Multnomah County, Oregon. It is near Portland and was named after the Civil War General, Walter Quinton Gresham. The city is the fourth largest in Oregon.

Two very popular attractions are the Center for the Arts Plaza and the Gresham Art Walk. Alongside attractions, the city is also home to many established legal practices run by competent attorneys. These attorneys practice in various areas of law and are easily able to handle the legal needs of residents and local businesses.

Famous residents include Randy Alcorn, Shannon Bex, Brian Burres, Randy Couture, Mike Ekstrom, Nikki Fuller, Katie Harman, Fred Jones, Ronald A. Marks, Angela Via, and William P. Young.

Although some may consider this city overshadowed by nearby, popular Portland, Gresham is definitely worth making a visit to!

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