Formal litigation in Potomac Maryland also includes appeals of Maryland civil lawsuits. However, state-based Potomac Maryland civil litigation matters begin in the Maryland District Court and Maryland Circuit Court (such as the Montgomery County Circuit Court located just steps from our Litigation Office in Rockville). Specifically, our Potomac litigation attorneys have handled many Potomac civil lawsuits, mediation, and arbitration in Montgomery County District Court and Montgomery County Circuit Court. Federal civil litigation matters in Maryland, whether in Potomac or any of the Maryland area, begin in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Potomac and other Maryland litigants in these federal district courts can appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Although the details of every Potomac, Maryland civil litigation matter differ dramatically depending on the circumstances, in Maryland, the legal process of most Potomac  matters is standard. After a client comes to our litigation office for a litigation consultation, our Potomac civil litigation attorneys begin the investigation and legal analysis of their legal dispute. If our Maryland litigation client is the plaintiff, our civil litigation attorneys will investigate the matter to see if there is enough evidence to bring a Potomac, Maryland lawsuit in the Maryland District Court and Maryland Circuit Court. If the Maryland civil litigation client is potentially the defendant, our Potomac litigation lawyers will work tirelessly to identify and devise any possible litigation defense strategies that may be available. Our Potomac attorneys will even attempt to determine whether our client can file a counterclaim (a legal action against the opposing party) in the Maryland District Court for Montgomery or Maryland Circuit Court for Montgomery County (the Maryland courts which cover Potomac and the surrounding areas).

After our Potomac trial attorneys’ initial investigation, our Maryland civil litigation lawyers will draft and file initial pleadings in the Circuit Court or District Court. In Potomac, Maryland, pleadings are the documents needed to initiate a civil case and include the Summons, Complaint, and Answer.

After the pleading stage, the Maryland civil litigation discovery process (including document requests and interrogatories) begins. In Potomac, Maryland, discovery is the process by which attorneys on either side of the lawsuit/litigation exchange information about the matter. Our litigation attorneys will assist our clients in deciding which documents to request and provide to an opponent. The Potomac, Maryland civil litigation discovery phase includes document review, depositions and medical and physical exams among other things. Longman & Van Grack’s Potomac civil litigation attorneys are experienced in managing this intense litigation process which is generally dealt with in the District Court or Circuit Court. Potomac, Maryland litigation discovery includes review and investigation of the matter, including document — all of which will be operated from our Litigation Office near Potomac, Maryland.

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

When faced with a lawsuit in Potomac, Maryland, many people contemplate a very long trial. At Longman & Van Grack, our Potomac trial lawyers attempt to focus on settlement and avoiding trial if at all possible. Longman & Van Grack’s Potomac civil and commercial litigation attorneys work tirelessly to settle our Potomac lawsuits prior to trial. It is our view that the best solution for our Potomac litigation clients is to spend as little time as possible in the courtroom.

During a Maryland Circuit Court or Maryland District Court civil litigation trial, the litigation parties present their cases to the court, which could be a judge or jury. If a Potomac lawsuit case does proceed to trial, such as in Montgomery County Circuit Court, Longman & Van Grack’s skilled Potomac trial attorneys will offer experience trial representation.

As there is a winner and a loser in every Potomac, Maryland trial, there is always an unfavorable outcome for one of the litigation parties. That party may choose to appeal the Potomac, Maryland lawsuit. In the case of a Maryland appeal, it is essential to secure the representation of a capable appeals attorney to handle the appeals process. The Potomac lawsuit attorneys at Longman & Van Grack are also well-versed in the Maryland appeals process. To learn about the Maryland and Federal appeals process, visit out Appellate Practice Page.

Most Potomac, Maryland litigation lawsuits settle before going to trial, and our Potomac trial attorneys focus on that outcome whenever possible. Whether our attorneys are able to reach a private settlement, our Potomac trial attorneys make sure you are represented by a seasoned Potomac, Maryland litigation attorney that can negotiate for appropriate compensation and protect your rights. The Potomac  lawyers at Longman & Van Grack have significant experience in negotiating proper settlements.

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