What is Litigation?
Litigation is the process of taking legal action and filing a lawsuit.
According to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute (LII), litigation is defined as “the process of resolving disputes by filing or answering a complaint through the public court system.” As such, a judge or jury examines the evidence and makes a legally binding decision. This process can include various stages such as filing pleadings, conducting discovery, engaging in pre-trial motions, going to trial, and potentially appealing the court’s decision.
Litigation is beneficial because it allows for a formal resolution of disputes based on laws and legal precedent. However, litigation can be time-consuming and costly, as well as prolonged periods of uncertainty. Understanding litigation is crucial for individuals, businesses, and legal professionals navigating legal disputes and seeking to protect their rights and interests within the judicial system. It involves a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures, strategic decision-making, and effective advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes in court.
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Marion Munley in Philly for Seminar
Attorney Marion Munley is a featured speaker at the Lorman Education Services seminar, Trucking Litigation: Handling Various Issues Unique to Trucking in Pennsylvania today in Philadelphia.
Marion was chosen to lead the forum because of her expertise in trucking and commercial vehicle litigation. The purpose of the seminar is to educate attorneys, trucking industry officials, safety professionals and insurance representatives on the complex and changing issues surrounding catastrophic trucking cases.
Marion Munley is a partner here at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys. She is a graduate of Temple University School of Law, and is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New York. Munley is a Civil Trial Specialist, certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates, and is a named Diplomate of the National Board of Trial Advocacy. […]
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