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Civil Litigation - An Overview

Northern California Civil Litigation Information

The following is a brief outline of the typical steps in a lawsuit. Every lawsuit is different, so the steps and procedures are not always the same in each case. We thank you for visiting our website. Please note that every legal matter involves different facts and may be governed by different laws. The information on these web pages is generalized and not intended as legal advice. For legal advice pertaining to a specific legal matter, please call us at 530-889-1912.

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  1. Civil Litigation - Introduction
  2. Filing a Complaint
  3. Service of Summons and Complaint
  4. Responsive Pleading - When is it Due?
  5. Getting Legal Help
  6. Asking Your Insurance Carrier to Help You
  7. Finding an Attorney
  8. Interviewing and Hiring an Attorney
  9. Note Regarding Confidentiality
  10. Defense Through Your Insurance Company
  11. Reservation of Rights and Independent Counsel
  12. Contacting Opposing Counsel
  13. Answer to the Complaint
  14. Initial Challenges to the Complaint
  15. Cross-complaints
  16. Getting the Case "At Issue"
  17. Investigation and Discovery - Introduction
  18. Investigation and Discovery - Written Discovery
  19. Investigation and Discovery - Depositions
  20. Investigation and Discovery - Expert Witness Depositions
  21. Investigation and Discovery - Independent Witnesses & Subpoenas
  22. Case Management & Trial Setting
  23. Law & Motion
  24. Mandatory Settlement Conference & Mediation
  25. Trial
  26. Judgment
  27. Satisfaction of Judgment
  28. Appeals
  29. Enforcement of Judgment
  30. Special Situations - Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions
  31. Special Situations - Contempt Proceedings
  32. Special Situations - Good Faith Settlement Determination
  33. Special Situations - Insurance Coverage Declaratory Relief Action
  34. Alternative Dispute Resolution
  35. Signing of Documents

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