Find a Civil Litigation Attorney for Your Small Business

A Small Business Plan from LegalShield gives you all the legal support you need at a price any company can afford.

How a small business lawyer can help you

At some point, any business owner is likely to have civil litigation legal questions. If you join LegalShield, you’ll be able to consult with a lawyer for an unlimited amount of minutes on an unlimited number of business legal matters, particularly around civil litigation. Don’t stress about litigation—call your provider lawyer.

Making the decision to go to court

Whether you’re a plaintiff or defendant, the decision to file a case or defend yourself at trial, instead of settling, will have a major impact on your business. Speaking with a lawyer to discuss the facts of your situation and make an informed decision is an important step.

  • What is my likelihood of success at trial?
  • Will the costs of going to trial outweigh the potential benefits?
  • How long will it take to go to trial vs. settling now?
  • How much time will this take away from me running my business?
  • How much stress will each option cause?

A Small Business Plan from LegalShield includes an unlimited number of calls with your lawyer to discuss civil litigation. Should you decide to settle your case, your lawyer can make phone calls and write letters on your behalf to protect your business and get a good deal.

Filing a lawsuit on behalf of your business

If you’re business has been wronged by a customer, employee or other party and you are planning to file a lawsuit, the basic steps include the following.

  • Do everything you are required to do before suing (e.g., like sending a demand letter first)
  • Make sure the statute of limitations has not passed and you can still sue
    Identify the legal names of the parties you want to sue and where they are located
  • Determine the appropriate court in which to file your lawsuit (i.e., proper jurisdiction)
  • Create a complaint that meets all legal requirements and file it with the court

The good news is that by joining LegalShield you can work with an experienced lawyer to make sure everything is done correctly and your business has the best chance of winning, without paying exorbitant hourly legal fees.

Defending your business at trial

If you have been sued, you’ll almost certainly want to work with an experienced litigator to protect your business interests.

LegalShield’s Small Business Legal Plus and Small Business Legal Pro Plans have an optional Trial Defense for Business Supplement for only $14.95/month if your business is a named defendant in a covered civil lawsuit. Before you start gearing up for a fight, it’s best to speak with a lawsuit defense lawyer to have them review your case and determine the best strategy to minimize damages and your stress.

Having your lawyer review documents that may be part of the case is included. Also, your lawyer can make phone calls and write letters to make one last attempt at settling your case, at no additional cost.

With LegalShield, your small business gets the power of legal representation for a fee you can afford.