Civil litigation in Germantown, Maryland includes all types of appeals of Maryland civil lawsuits. Maryland civil litigation matters all begin in the Maryland District Court and Maryland Circuit Court (specifically the Montgomery County Circuit Court). Specifically, our Germantown litigation attorneys have handled Germantown civil lawsuits, mediation, and arbitration in Montgomery County District Court as well as the Montgomery County Circuit Court.

Although Germantown litigation matters differ dramatically depending on the circumstances, in Maryland, the legal process of most Germantown litigation matters is standard. After a litigation client comes to our office for a consultation, our Germantown trial lawyers begin the investigation and legal analysis of the clients’ legal matter. If our Germantown litigation client is the plaintiff, our litigation attorneys will investigate the issue to see if there is enough evidence to bring a Maryland lawsuit in the Maryland District Court or Maryland Circuit Court. If the Germantown civil litigation client is potentially the defendant, our Germantown litigation lawyers will work tirelessly to identify and devise any possible litigation defense strategies that may be available. Our Germantown attorneys will even attempt to determine whether our client can file a responsive claim in the Maryland District Court for Montgomery or Maryland Circuit Court for Montgomery County (the Maryland Courts which cover Germantown).

After our Germantown trial attorneys’ initial investigation, our Maryland civil litigation lawyers will draft and file initial pleadings in the Circuit Court or District Court. In Germantown, pleadings are the documents needed to initiate a civil case and address any issue in court.

After the pleading stage, the Germantown litigation discovery process begins. In Germantown, Maryland, discovery is the process by which attorneys on either side of the lawsuit/litigation exchange information about the matter. Deciding which documents to request and provide to an opponent is one of the most important skills a Germantown civil litigation attorney can possess. The litigation discovery phase includes document review, depositions and medical and physical exams among other things. Our firm’s Germantown civil litigation attorneys are experienced in managing this Maryland litigation process which is generally dealt with in the Montgomery County Circuit Court or Montgomery County District Court. Germantown, Maryland litigation discovery includes review and investigation of the matter, including document — all of which will be operated from one of our litigation offices.

In Germantown, Maryland, final non-trial phase of a civil and commercial litigation matter is pretrial. In this litigation phase, motion practice is critical. Motion practice in Maryland is the method by which civil litigation attorneys argue their points before trial. Longman and Van Grack’s seasoned Germantown litigation lawyers will use motion practice for various reasons including seeking summary judgment and opposing the other sides motions. This is also where our Germantown litigation lawyers work to develop a trial strategy as well as prepare witnesses and physical evidence for the civil trial.

When faced with a lawsuit in Germantown, many people contemplate a long trial. At Longman & Van Grack, we attempt to focus on settlement and try to avoid trial if possible. Longman & Van Grack’s Germantown civil litigation attorneys work tirelessly to settle our Germantown litigation cases prior to trial. It is our opinion that the best solution for our Germantown litigation clients is to spend little time in the courtroom.

During a Germantown Circuit Court or District Court civil litigation trial, the litigation parties will present their cases to the Maryland state court. If a Maryland civil litigation case does proceed to trial, such as in Montgomery County Circuit Court, Longman & Van Grack’s skilled Germantown trial attorneys can offer top-notch trial representation.

The Germantown attorneys at our firm are also well-versed in the Maryland appeals process in the case that the outcome is not favorable. To learn about the Maryland and Federal appeals process that apply to Germantown litigation, visit out Appellate Practice Page.

Most Maryland civil litigation lawsuits stemming from Germantown issues settle before going to trial, and our Germantown trial attorneys focus on that outcome whenever possible. Whether our attorneys are able to reach a private settlement or attend an alternate dispute resolution such as mediation, our Germantown litigation attorneys make sure you are represented by a seasoned Maryland civil litigation attorney that can negotiate for appropriate compensation as well as protect your rights. The Germantown litigation lawyers at our firm have significant experience in negotiating settlements for our clients.

At Longman & Van Grack, our Germantown civil litigation attorneys address many different types of litigation, including appeals. Our Germantown trial lawyers regularly represent clients in contract disputes, commercial litigation, business disputes, real estate and property disputes in Germantown (including Germantown tree damage disputes, trespass, and adverse possession), estate litigation, Germantown construction litigation, and appeals.