Clearwater Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Clearwater

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

Alternatively, Clearwater, Florida civil litigation is meant to force people who are found to be at fault for injuries suffered 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 applicable forms of relief in some cases.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Clearwater, Florida

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

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

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

Family: Most of us know that families in Clearwater, Florida don't always get along perfectly. This potential for discord, typically involving disputes over child custody, distribution of property after divorce, or child support, can sometimes lead to civil litigation.

How Can a Clearwater, Florida Lawyer Help?

Clearwater, Florida civil litigation is never simple, and it can often be convoluted enough to make a person's head spin. On top of that, people are rarely faced with the possibility of civil litigation when it happens to be fitting for them.

Accordingly, it's a good idea to at least speak with a Clearwater, Florida civil litigation attorney if you think that you might be involved in civil litigation in the near future.

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Life in Clearwater

Clearwater, Florida is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, of which it is the county seat. It is west of Tampa and north of St. Petersburg. It has a population of about 108,000 people.

Clearwater can trace its modern history back to 1835, when the Army established a military outpost there to fight the Seminole Wars.

Presently, Clearwater, Florida is a largely residential community. It is also known for being home to the spiritual headquarters of the Church of Scientology. While the group is controversial, its presence in Clearwater, Florida injects about 150 million dollars into the local economy each year. Because of the many legal disputes they get into, they also probably contribute to the business of several Clearwater, Florida attorneys.

If you live in Clearwater, Florida, and need an attorney, chances are good that a Clearwater, Florida lawyer can help you with whatever your legal issue might be.

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