Woonsocket Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Woonsocket

In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, "civil litigation" refers to the legal processes involved in resolving legal disputes that do not contain allegations of criminal conduct. Either public or private entities can be involved.

In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the purpose of civil litigation is not punishment or retribution for the offender, or to deter future wrongdoing.

Woonsocket, Rhode Island civil litigation is alternatively designed to make sure that individuals who injure someone else due to intentional or negligent conduct are made to compensate their victims for the harm they caused. This compensation almost always takes the form of money. Other relief, such as injunctions, can also be made accessible under some circumstances, but this is rare.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Woonsocket, Rhode Island

There are many different instances in which civil litigation can arise in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. After all, people seem quite creative at finding ways to wrong each other. However, only a few instances lead to civil litigation in Woonsocket, Rhode Island with substantial frequency.

Employment: There are various different ways in which the employer / employee relationship can lead to civil litigation in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. They include violation of wage and hour laws, discrimination, and injuries sustained on the job.

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 Woonsocket, Rhode Island 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: In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the relationships between family members are never simple. So, it's not startling that conflict can arise between spouses. These conflicts most frequently have to do with divorce, child support, and child custody.

How Can a Woonsocket, Rhode Island Lawyer Help?

In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, civil litigation is rarely easy or simple. It also never occurs at a time that's fitting for anybody involved.

Therefore, it's a good idea to at least speak with a Woonsocket, Rhode Island civil litigation attorney if you think that you might be involved in civil litigation in the near future.

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Life in Woonsocket

Woonsocket is located in Rhode Island's Providence COUNTY. Specifically, it is south of Massachusetts. Perhaps one of the main reasons Woonsocket is well-known is because it is home to the headquarters for CVS, the popular pharmacy and drug store chain.

Popular sites include Allen Street Historic District, Frank Wilbur House, Glenark Mills, Hanora Mills, Jenckes Mansion, Linton Block, Main Street Historic District, Pothier House, St. Andrews Episcopal Chapel, Stadium Building, Woonsocket Civil War Monument, and L'Eglise du Precieux Sang.

Famous residents, past and present, include Greg Abate, Rocco Baldelli, Clem Labine, Ambrose Kennedy, Neil Lanctot, William C. Lovering, Bryan Berard, Brian Boucher, Marcel Desaulniers, and Gabby Hartnett.

Woonsocket also has a strong legal force because many attorneys have established small law offices and firms in the city. These offices and firms provide legal services in all areas, allowing local businesses and residents to stay near in order to seek legal guidance.

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