Will My Civil Litigation Case Go to Trial?

Will My Civil Litigation Case Go to Trial?

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

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?

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...