St. Clair Shores Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in St. Clair Shores

In St. Clair Shores, Michigan, civil litigation involves a wide range of procedures during which a court of law adjudicates legal disagreements which do not involve criminal offenses. Either public or private parties can be immersed in civil litigation.

Civil litigation courts in St. Clair Shores, Michigan serves a few purposes. However, it is not intended to place moral blame on people who have done wrong, or to punish them for their bad acts.

Instead, civil litigation in St. Clair Shores, Michigan primarily 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 St. Clair Shores, Michigan

There are many different situations in which civil litigation can arise in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. After all, people seem quite creative at finding ways to wrong each other. However, only a few situations lead to civil litigation in St. Clair Shores, Michigan with considerable frequency.

Employment: Employers and employees in St. Clair Shores, Michigan have an unique relationship. It can be a major source of friction. When disputes involving wages, discrimination, or on-the-job injuries arise, civil litigation is a very strong possibility if the parties cannot resolve their disagreement amicably.

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 normally seek this compensation through civil litigation in St. Clair Shores, Michigan 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 St. Clair Shores, Michigan can be very complicated, which can lead to discord. From this, civil litigation can sometimes arise. It normally occurs between spouses (or formers spouses), and commonly concerns issues such as child support, spousal support, and custody of children.

How Can a St. Clair Shores, Michigan Lawyer Help?

In St. Clair Shores, Michigan, civil litigation issues can be extremely complex and convoluted. Furthermore, people are rarely faced with the prospect of civil litigation when they were expecting it.

Accordingly, it's a good idea to at least talk with a St. Clair Shores, Michigan civil litigation attorney if you think that you might be involved in civil litigation in the near future.

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Life in St. Clair Shores

St. Clair Shores is a suburb along Lake Saint Clair. Specifically, it is in Macomb County and is about 13 miles northeast of downtown Detroit.

After World War II the area grew from a small resort community along Lake Saint Clair to a decent sized suburb. Per the 2010 census, its population is 59,715 people.

The city is well-known because every Memorial Day, it is host the the Memorial Day Parade. Also, Michigan residents know the area well because of the "Nautical Mile" site. This site is a strip of Jefferson Avenue between Nine Mile and 10 Mile roads, and is home to retail stores, boat dealers, good restaurants and cafes, and marinas. Basically, it is a popular site for residents and tourists to visit.

Many may not know, but St. Clair is where the Miss America Organization is located. Other popular attractions include Car City Records and Crows Nest East.

There are also attorneys in this area that are able to provide legal services to residents in need.

All in all, St. Clair Shores is a wonderful place to live and visit!

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