Dover Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Dover

In Dover, Delaware "civil litigation" refers to the procedure through which a court decides legal disputes that are not criminal in nature. They can involve private and public entities.

Courts in Dover, Delaware do not use civil litigation as a means to punish individuals for their wrongdoing, or to deter future bad actions.

Rather, Dover, Delaware civil litigation is meant to force people who are found to be at fault for injuries sustained 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 Dover, Delaware

In Dover, Delaware, virtually anything can be the subject of civil litigating, since a legal wrong can happen in almost any context. However, there are a few areas in which civil litigation is specifically common in Dover, Delaware.

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

Personal Injury: When somebody is harmed because of the carelessness of someone else, they normally are able to seek redress through the courts for their injuries. In Dover, Delaware, civil litigation is normally how individuals try to compel the person who injured them to provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, etc.

Family: Family relations in Dover, Delaware can be a source of serious friction, as you may already know. The most serious disputes normally 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 Dover, Delaware Lawyer Help?

In Dover, Delaware, civil litigation is rarely easy or simple. It also never occurs at a time that's proper for anybody involved.

Thus, it's always a good idea to find a lawyer in Dover, Delaware who specializes in civil litigation, if it looks like you're going to be facing a civil litigation issue in the near future.

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Life in Dover

Dover, Delaware is the capital of Delaware, and its second-largest city. It has a population of about 36,000 people.

Dover, Delaware was founded in 1683 by British colonists. Dover is perhaps best known as being the home of Caesar Rodney, a popular lawyer and wartime leader during the American Revolution. The city was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad, even though the population of Dover was sharply divided on the issue of slavery. Many Dover, Delaware lawyers helped runaway slaves once they arrived.

Modernly, Dover's economy is fairly diverse. The largest employer in Dover, as well as in the entire state of Delaware, is the state government. The vast majority of the state's administrative functions are located in and around Dover. Another major employer is the Dover Air Force Base. This federal presence, along with the state government, employs many Dover, Delaware lawyers.

Residents of Dover, Delaware who need legal advice should have little trouble finding a good Dover, Delaware attorney.

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