Each litigation matter is separate and distinct. We will work out a plan for your case and share it with you. We will openly discuss cost, risk and the constraints of our legal system.

There are various stages to all litigation matters:

• Fact gathering and evidence preservation
• Document discovery
• Court applications
• In-person examinations of the parties to the litigation
• Negotiating settlement
• Mediating settlement
• Attending trial to obtain the court’s judgment

What are the risks?

There are always risks involved in taking legal action, including the emotional risks of facing a long process and courtroom environment. There is also the risk of your case being unsuccessful, or having a judgment made against you, in which case you may be required to pay legal costs and disbursements to the other side.

Your lawyer will discuss these risks at the outset.

How long will it take?

No two matters are the same and getting proper discovery and expert evidence is often the key to a successful outcome.

When a matter is litigated, it does not mean it will go to trial. We will work with you to seek resolution of your case through alternative settlement processes: negotiation; mediation; or arbitration.