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Overview
Civil Litigation at GSD.
As a business owner or contractor, facing legal disputes can be a stressful experience. At GSD Law Group, we understand the challenges that come with civil disputes, and we are here to help. Our team has extensive experience handling various civil disputes, including breach of contract, property disputes, commercial litigation, and more.
We recognize that traditional court proceedings can be time-consuming and costly, which is why we emphasize the use of alternative dispute resolution methods to reach a favorable outcome for our clients. We believe that mediation, negotiation, settlement, and arbitration are effective ways to resolve disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.
At GSD Law Group, we strive to provide our clients in Calgary with the highest level of legal representation and support throughout the dispute resolution process. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced civil litigation lawyers.
What we handle
- Contractual Disputes
- Debt Collection
- Property Disputes
How we assist
How we can help you.
Most cases are settled before they reach trial. Under Canadian law, both the parties and the court system are encouraged to explore settlement options. At GSD Law Group, we are committed to exploring all alternative dispute resolution methods for a timely and cost-effective resolution of your disputes. We make our best efforts to solve problems through mediation, negotiation, settlement, and arbitration.
Contractual Disputes
Debt Collection
Property Dispute
What you need to know
What you need to know about civil litigation.
There are five main steps in any given civil lawsuit.
Preliminary step
As a preliminary step, you may want advice on what kind of claim you can file in court or whether you have a claim at all. Similarly, you may need guidance on the kind of defence you can file or whether the best strategy should be negotiation and settlement. Do not panic or rush to court before speaking with a member of our team.
Filing a complaint (Pleadings)
After that preliminary advice, you may be advised to file your complaint in court. The complaint and the statements or counter-statements that explain your case are known in law as pleadings. Pleadings are best filed by professionals like the team at GSD Law Group who are well-versed in the applicable rules governing that process.
Discovery
Discovery refers to the formal process the parties to a lawsuit go through to exchange documents about the witnesses and evidence they will present at trial. This provides the parties with information about the evidence the other side intends to rely on to prove their case in court. At this stage, depositions or sworn, out-of-court oral testimonies may be needed. If this is required, GSD Law Group will help you navigate the process.
Trial
At this stage, the parties are required to present the facts of the case to the court. This is a structured process with rules of court and laws stipulating what kind of evidence is acceptable. There are boundaries both parties cannot cross during cross-examination, and when these boundaries are not adhered to, the evidence, even though relevant, may be excluded by the court. You need astute lawyers like our team at GSD Law Group to raise these challenges in a timely manner, or the opportunity to do so may be permanently lost.
The Verdict
In civil cases sometimes tried with a jury, the jury ultimately determines who wins or loses and any resulting liability or damages. The jury determines the relevant facts before reaching a final verdict.
At GSD Law Group, we have experienced litigators who will guide you seamlessly through this process and know how to assist you in presenting your story to any jury or judge.
Next step
Speak with a civil litigation lawyer in Calgary.