Fairfax Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Fairfax

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

Courts in in Fairfax, Virginia are not truly concerned with punishing wrongdoers, or casting moral judgment.

Rather, Fairfax, Virginia 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 accessible forms of relief in some cases.

Common subjects of civil litigation in Fairfax, Virginia

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

Employment: Employers and employees have an interesting relationship in Fairfax, Virginia. It is sometimes contentious, and can lead to civil litigation pretty easily. 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 Fairfax, Virginia authorizes them to seek compensation from the person who caused the harm. Civil litigation is normally 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. Normally, 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: In Fairfax, Virginia, the relationships between family members are never simple. So, it's not surprising that conflict can arise between spouses. These conflicts most often have to do with divorce, child support, and child custody.

How Can a Fairfax, Virginia Lawyer Help?

Fairfax, Virginia civil litigation can be pretty complex, and often emotionally charged. Civil litigation issues can also arise when you least expect them.

Accordingly, if you think that you might be immersed in civil litigation in the future, it's a good idea to seek the advice of a good Fairfax, Virginia civil litigation attorney.

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Life in Fairfax

Fairfax, Virginia is the county seat of Fairfax County. However, it is an independent city, so it is not technically part of the county in which it is physically located, but is a separate legal entity, over which the county doesn't exercise jurisdiction. It has a population of about 24,000 people. Fairfax, Virginia is part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and is generally considered a suburb of Washington, D.C. Fairfax is a popular place to live for people who have jobs in D.C., and given the large number of government and private-sector jobs in the Washington, D.C. area, Fairfax is a place that many professionals who are currently having trouble finding work are considering relocating to. Old town Fairfax recently underwent a major redevelopment, adding a new public library, along with tens of thousands of square feet of new retail and restaurant space, and nearly 100 upscale condominium units. There are many lawyers in and around Fairfax, Virginia. A good Fairfax, Virginia lawyer can make it infinitely easier to deal with just about any legal issue a person might face. If you or a loved one needs any legal assistance whatsoever, regardless of the reason, you shouldn't hesitate to contact a Fairfax, Virginia attorney.

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