Lagrange Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Lagrange

In Lagrange, Georgia "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 Lagrange, Georgia do not use civil litigation as a means to punish individuals for their wrongdoing, or to deter future bad actions.

Lagrange, Georgia 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 Lagrange, Georgia

In Lagrange, Georgia, 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 Lagrange, Georgia.

Employment: Employers and employees have an interesting relationship in Lagrange, Georgia. It is sometimes combative, and can lead to civil litigation pretty quickly. Whenever an employee is alleging a violation of federal wage and hour laws, racial discrimination, or other violations of employment law, civil litigation is a serious possibility.

Personal Injury: When an individual suffers a physical injury caused by the negligent or intentional conduct of another person, the law of Lagrange, Georgia permits them to seek compensation from the person who caused the harm. Civil litigation is typically 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. Typically, 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 relationships in Lagrange, Georgia can be very complicated, which can lead to discord. From this, civil litigation can sometimes arise. It typically occurs between spouses (or formers spouses), and frequently concerns issues such as child support, spousal support, and custody of children.

How Can a Lagrange, Georgia Lawyer Help?

In Lagrange, Georgia, civil litigation issues can be extremely intricate and convoluted. Additionally, people are rarely faced with the prospect of civil litigation when they were expecting it.

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

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Life in Lagrange

LaGrange, Georgia is a town located in Troup County, Georgia.

It currently has a population of about 25,000 people. Settlement of the area now known as LaGrange began in the early 1800s, and got its name from Colonel Oscar LaGrange, an Union officer during the American Civil War, who defied the "scorched earth" strategy of some Union commanders, and spared the homes of many residents of the area.

After the war, LaGrange became an important transportation hub, with several rail lines converging in the town. It also became a major center for the textile industry, like many Southern cities in the 19th and 20th centuries. However, by the mid-20th Century, this industry had begun to decline significantly.

Currently, thanks to the convergence of several national highways in LaGrange, the city remains a transportation hub, with many large companies, such as Wal-Mart, having set up distribution centers in the area.

If you live in LaGrange, Georgia or the surrounding areas, you can probably find a good LaGrange, Georgia attorney who can handle your case. LaGrange, Georgia attorneys are ready to help.

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