Civil Litigation: $5,000 Retainer

Civil Litigation Attorneys

Both in our individual lives and in the business world, there are always disagreements. Fortunately, there is a way to resolve those disagreements legally. Our civil litigation lawyers represent both Plaintiffs (those who are suing) and Defendants (those being sued) in a wide array of civil matters both before, during and after trial. At the Levin Law Group, we provide the following representation for Plaintiffs and Defendants:

For Plaintiffs

• Researching and Advising on Legal Causes of Action;
• Advising on Applicable Statutes of Limitations;
• Pre-Filing Cease and Desist or Demand Letters (if applicable to your situation);
• Pre-Filing Settlement Negotiations (if applicable to your situation);
• Choosing Proper Venue for Trial (State Court, Federal District Court, Civil Court, Supreme Court, Surrogate’s Court, etc.);
• Drafting Initiating Lawsuit Documents (Summons and Complaint, Petition, Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint, etc.);
• Filing and Serving Initiating Lawsuit Documents;
• Filing Responses to Defendant’s Answer and Motions;
• Filing Necessary Motions (Motion for Summary Judgment, Default Motion, etc.);
• Conducting Discovery and Depositions;
• Pre-Trial Settlement Negotiations (if applicable to your situation);
• Preparing for Trial (gathering documentation, preparing witnesses, etc.);
• Conducting Trial; and
• Filing an Appeal (if applicable to your situation).

For Defendants

• Representation prior to Lawsuit (if you have not yet been sued);
• Responding to Lawsuit (if you have already been sued);
• Filing Counterclaims (if applicable to your situation);
• Settlement Negotiations (if applicable to your situation);
• Filing Necessary Motions (Motion to Dismiss, Motion for Summary Judgment, etc.);
• Pre-Trial Settlement Negotiations (if applicable to your situation);
• Preparing for Trial (gathering documentation, witnesses, etc.);
• Trial; and
• Appeal (if applicable to your situation).

Types of Civil Litigation We Practice

• Appeals
  • Administrative Appeals
  • Civil Court Appeals
  • Supreme Court Appeals
  • Surrogate Court Appeals

• Article 78 Proceedings
  • Appeal Government Agency Decision
  • Force Government Agency to Act
  • Stop Government Agency from Acting

• Business Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Customer Disputes
  • Employment Disputes
  • Nonpayment of Business Debt
  • Partner (or Shareholder or Member) Disputes
  • Tortious Interference with Contract

• Construction Litigation
  • Contractor Disputes
  • Developer Litigation
  • Mechanic’s Lien Disputes
  • Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure

• Fraud Related Litigation
  • Real Estate Fraud
  • Estate & Inheritance Fraud
  • Identity Theft
  • Other Types of Fraud

• Guardianship Litigation
  • Representing Proposed Guardian
  • Representing Person In Need of a Guardian
  • Challenge or Defend Actions of Appointed Guardian

• Personal Injury
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Car Accidents
  • Slip & Fall
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury Defense

• Real Estate Litigation
  • Action for Partition
  • Action to Quiet Title
  • Action for Specific Performance
  • Adverse Possession
  • Construction Litigation
  • Coop/Condo Related Litigation
  • Downpayment Disputes
  • Foreclosure Actions (representing Lender)
  • Foreclosure Defense (representing Borrowers)
  • Homeowner Association Litigation
  • Lien & Mortgage Removal
  • Misc Real Estate Litigation
  • Neighbor Disputes
  • Real Estate Fraud

• Trust Litigation
  • Challenge Creation of a Trust
  • Challenge Terms of the Trust
  • Challenge Actions of Trustee
  • Remove a Trustee
  • Dissolve a Trust
  • Trust Accounting

• Will & Estate Litigation
  • Action for Partition of Inherited Property
  • Administration Disputes
  • Contested Accounting
  • Estate Fraud
  • Estate Litigation
  • Inheritance Disputes
  • Kinship Hearing
  • Lost Will Hearing
  • Removal of Fiduciary
  • Turnover Proceedings
  • Will Contests & Litigation