Civil Lawyer

Our civil litigation lawyers are acknowledged as market-leading experts in their fields of expertise.

At Pearl Lemon Legal we are renowned for our attentiveness, initiative, and commitment to our clients, and we have a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes as quickly and cost-effectively as we can.

We work with both businesses and individual clients, and have special expertise in legal issues arising in the world of digital business.

When working with a Pearl lemon Legal civil lawyer you get more than just someone to serve as your legal representative, you get a supportive, caring expert who will do everything they can to make the process of resolving the legal issues at hand as painless as possible.

We understand that people usually seek our help at a trying time, and we’ll do everything we can to ease the strain while ensuring the best possible outcomes.

The majority of civil cases can be won with clear and early tactical analysis. You can rely on our experience in both litigation and negotiation, whether you’re a potential claimant or defendant. If a settlement is not possible, we will tenaciously present or defend your case at trial.

How Can a Civil Lawyer Help Me?

The average person is more likely to be familiar with a courtroom through popular media than through firsthand experience. They connect criminal courtroom drama with justice when they hear and watch it.

Justice is not always carried out in a criminal manner. In reality, civil court proceedings have significantly increased in recent years, making them a more popular means of resolving disputes in UK courts.

Another unusual fact is that not many civil cases go to trial. Trials are expensive, time-consuming, and often pointless. A civil lawyer today isn’t concerned with court preparation during the initial phases of their work; instead, they try to make sure you receive the settlement you deserve without having to spend a day in court, wherever possible.

What Does a Civil Lawyer Do?

A lot, as civil litigation is a massive sector of the practice of law.

In very basic terms, a civil lawyer is a litigator who focuses on helping clients resolve conflicts. Conflicts are likely to result in legal action if they cannot be settled by dialogue or agreement, but as we have mentioned, and will continue to mention, avoiding a court trial whenever possible should be the aim of civil lawyers.

Non-criminal law conflicts are referred to as civil litigation. Therefore, civil law refers to all laws that deal with common people and their issues. Civil law is occasionally referred to as common law, however to a lawyer, common law really refers to precedent-setting court cases rather than statutes and legislation.

Therefore, disagreements involving people – and the people who own businesses – and their rights are the subject of civil litigation. Contracts and quasi-contracts, civil wrongs, tort law, property law, and many other things can fall under this category.

Two (or more) parties are frequently involved in civil litigation, which is typically pursuing monetary damages or a very specific outcome.

How Do Civil Cases Proceed?

The Civil Procedure Rules are a set of guidelines used by the courts in England and Wales (CPR). These are crucial in civil litigation, and any competent civil lawyer will be familiar with them.

Before a Claim is filed in court, parties are required to follow a set of actions outlined in the CPR. The Pre-Action Protocols are what they are known as in legal terms. There are numerous protocols for various situations, such as personal injury or dilapidations, but the Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols is the standard protocol.

The Claimant (the party seeking to make the Claim) must send a Letter of Claim to the potential Defendant as a general first step prior to filing a claim. This should “include the grounds on which the claim is brought, a statement of the facts, what the claimant is asking of the defendant, and if money is involved, how the amount is calculated;”

After that, the potential defendant should be given the opportunity to reply to that letter with a Letter of Response.

The parties should take Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation, into consideration if the issue cannot be settled.

Choosing Pearl Lemon Legal as Your Civil Lawyer

As there can often be a lot at stake, not just financially but in terms of reputation, future earnings, future business prospects and more, proceeding with a civil case needs to be a carefully thought out and executed process, and you will almost certainly benefit from having experienced and dedicated civil lawyers working with you.

At Pearl Lemon Legal, we pride ourselves on offering the best possible legal advice, alternative dispute resolution and, if needed, trial representation to get our clients the results they are hoping for.

Our litigation team is dedicated to obtaining the best result for our clients and offers internal alternative dispute resolution services to both corporate clients and private individuals conducted by ADR experts with decades of combined experience in this challenging field.

We can offer our expertise in all the following areas of civil law and many more:

The Changing Face of Civil Lawsuits

As the world changes, especially the way the world does business, so do the disagreements and issues that arise.

For example, it was once easy to define if one party in an employment contract has broken it by failing to live up to the standard of work demanded. Or to determine what constituted intellectual property theft or defamation.

However, it’s a lot harder in the digital business world, as often the work done there is hard to define, and with so many communication channels available, what constitutes defamation over opinion, or when intellectual property rights really have been infringed upon.

Pearl Lemon Legal, as a member company of the larger Pearl Lemon Group, has especially relevant knowledge and experience in this area and can help resolve these harder to define disputes very effectively.

However, whatever your needs, it’s almost certain that our team of civil lawyers can help. Contact us today and let’s discuss your case to determine just how we can sooth your civil law headaches and achieve the positive outcomes you are looking for.

Civil Lawyer FAQs

Who are Pearl Lemon Legal's civil lawyers and what do they do?

Pearl Lemon Legal’s civil litigation lawyers are recognized as market-leading experts in their fields. They offer comprehensive civil litigation services and are renowned for their attentiveness, initiative, and commitment to their clients. They work with both businesses and individual clients, and have special expertise in legal issues arising in the digital business world.

What does a civil lawyer from Pearl Lemon Legal do?

A civil lawyer from Pearl Lemon Legal helps clients resolve legal conflicts in the most expedient way possible . They focus on avoiding a court trial whenever possible and aim to secure the best possible settlement for their clients without court intervention.

They handle non-criminal law conflicts referred to as civil litigation, which can involve issues such as contracts, civil wrongs, tort law, property law, etc.

How does a civil case proceed at Pearl Lemon Legal?

Pearl Lemon Legal adheres to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) used by courts in England and Wales. Before a claim is filed, the Pre-Action Protocols outlined in the CPR are followed. If a resolution can’t be reached through these protocols, the case is taken to court. Once in court, it proceeds through various stages such as Statements of Case, Court Allocation, Legal Disclosure, Witness Statements, Expert Statements, and finally, the trial itself.

What are some areas of civil law that Pearl Lemon Legal can assist me with?

Pearl Lemon Legal can offer expertise in areas such as contract disputes, business partner disputes, employee/contractor disputes, probate issues, personal or business defamation, business debt recovery, fraud, property issues, landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, and many more.

How is Pearl Lemon Legal equipped to handle civil law issues in the digital business world?

Pearl Lemon Legal, as a member company of the larger Pearl Lemon Group, has especially relevant knowledge and experience in dealing with disputes in the digital business world. They can effectively resolve issues that are often harder to define in the digital world, such as what constitutes defamation over opinion or when intellectual property rights have been infringed upon.

Why should I choose Pearl Lemon Legal as my civil lawyer?

Choosing Pearl Lemon Legal ensures that you have experienced and dedicated civil lawyers working with you. They pride themselves on offering the best possible legal advice, alternative dispute resolution, and, if needed, trial representation to get their clients the results they’re hoping for. They offer internal alternative dispute resolution services conducted by ADR experts with decades of combined experience.