Costs of Legal Representation: Know What to Expect

Costs of Legal Representation: Know What to Expect

by | Jun 29, 2024 | Litigation

When it comes to hiring a lawyer, there can often be a disconnect between what you, as a client, expect to pay and the actual cost of legal representation. You might assume it’s a simple hourly rate for a quick service, but the reality is often different. Legal...
Will My Civil Litigation Case Go to Trial?

Will My Civil Litigation Case Go to Trial?

by | Apr 2, 2022 | Litigation

While pop culture has ingrained in us the image of lawyers duking it out in court for a lawsuit, in reality, most civil litigation cases don’t go to trial in the US. Often, one of two things happens: both sides agree to settle the case or have the case dismissed...

General Guide to Muskegon Courts

by | Sep 17, 2021 | Business Law, Litigation, Probate Law

To those who are not familiar with the court system, it can be a place of vast confusion. Most people in Muskegon know where the Courthouse is located, but you might be surprised to learn that there is more than one “court” in the Michael E. Kobza Hall of...

What is Litigation?

by | Apr 7, 2021 | Litigation

What is Litigation? According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, litigation is “the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law: the act or process of litigating.” On the other hand, a lawsuit is a case brought before a court, so it’s a...