Portsmouth Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, Virginia are not truly concerned with punishing wrongdoers, or casting moral judgment.

Rather, Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, Virginia

Civil litigation in Portsmouth, Virginia, can arise in almost any situation, since legal wrongs can be committed in any situation. It's important to note, however, that there are only a few contexts in Portsmouth, Virginia that give rise to civil litigation with any considerable frequency.

Employment: The relationship between employers and employees leads to civil litigation in Portsmouth, Virginia with a good deal of frequency. For example, allegations of gender discrimination, failing to pay at least the minimum wage, and injuries suffered 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 Portsmouth, Virginia, 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 relationships in Portsmouth, Virginia can sometimes become pretty turbulent, leading to civil litigation among family members. Civil litigation in the family context is most common between former spouses, and normally involves things like child custody, alimony, and child support.

How Can a Portsmouth, Virginia Lawyer Help?

Portsmouth, Virginia 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 proper for 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 Portsmouth, Virginia civil litigation attorney.

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Life in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia is an independent city (meaning it is not part of any county) in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia. Its population is about 95,000 people.

Portsmouth is home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a historic and still-active shipbuilding facility for the United States Navy. It was given the name "Norfolk" to avoid confusing it with the Naval shipyard that already existed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

This shipyard employs thousands of people, and is one of the major economic drivers of Portsmouth, Virginia. The shipyard, and the associated military installations nearby, employ several Portsmouth, Virginia attorneys, both as military officers and civilians.

Because of its varied industries and large military presence, there are many lawyers in Portsmouth, Virginia practicing a wide variety of legal specialties. If you need legal advice, chances are good that you can find a Portsmouth, Virginia attorney who can help.

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