Franklin Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Franklin

Franklin, Wisconsin civil litigation is a means of solving legal disputes that aren't criminal in nature. These disputes can involve private parties, government entities, or a combination of the two.

In Franklin, Wisconsin, the purpose of civil litigation is not punishment or retribution for the wrongdoer, or to deter future wrongdoing.

Rather, civil litigation in Franklin, Wisconsin mainly concerns itself with forcing the defendant, if they're found to be liable, to compensate the victim for the harm caused by their wrongdoing. This compensation almost always comes in the form of money, but it can also come in the form of a court order, compelling the defendant to do something, or stop doing something.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Franklin, Wisconsin

There are many different contexts in which civil litigation can arise in Franklin, Wisconsin. After all, people seem quite creative at finding ways to wrong each other. However, only a few contexts lead to civil litigation in Franklin, Wisconsin with significant frequency.

Employment: The employer / employee relationship is one of the more common sources of civil litigation in Franklin, Wisconsin. 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 usually seek this compensation through civil litigation in Franklin, Wisconsin 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 Franklin, Wisconsin can sometimes become pretty tumultuous, leading to civil litigation among family members. Civil litigation in the family context is most common between former spouses, and usually involves things like child custody, alimony, and child support.

How Can a Franklin, Wisconsin Lawyer Help?

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

So, it's always wise to seek the counsel of a Franklin, Wisconsin lawyer who focuses 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 Franklin

Franklin is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It has a population of about 32,000 people. Franklin is frequently ranked among the top 100 places in the U.S. to live by Money Magazine. Franklin is also highly ranked by some specialty publications, in certain niche categories. For example, FDi Magazine (a publication for the Foreign Direct Investment industry) has also ranked Franklin quite highly in terms of human resources and infrastructure. Milwaukee County contains many prized natural features, many of which are located in Franklin, Wisconsin. Among them are unspoiled wetlands, old-growth forests, prairies, river habitats, and many others. Because of its natural beauty, it should be no surprise that Franklin has many parks and outdoor recreation areas. Paradoxically, Franklin is also home to a superfund site, thanks to a (now defunct) landfill company that illegally allowed the dumping of toxic waste on its land. If you are looking for an attorney, and live in Franklin, Wisconsin, chances are you'll be able to find one. Franklin, Wisconsin lawyers are well-educated, and highly skilled. If you have any legal problem whatsoever, you should consider retaining a Franklin, Wisconsin lawyer.

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