Civil litigation in Gaithersburg, Maryland also includes all types of appeals of , GaithersburgMaryland civil and commercial lawsuits. Maryland civil litigation matters begin in the Maryland District Court and Maryland Circuit Court (such as the Montgomery County Circuit Court, located in Rockville). Specifically, our Gaithersburg lawyers have handled many civil lawsuits, mediation, and arbitration in  District Court and Circuit Court. Federal civil litigation in Gaithersburg, Maryland begin in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Gaithersburg clients 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 Maryland civil litigation matter differ dramatically depending on the circumstances, in Maryland, the legal process of most Gaithersburg litigation matters is standard. After a client comes to our litigation office for a consultation, our Gaithersburg civil litigation lawyers begin the investigation and legal analysis of their legal matter. 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 Maryland lawsuit in the Maryland District Court and Maryland Circuit Court. If the Maryland civil litigation client is potentially the defendant, our Gaithersburg lawyers will work tirelessly to identify and devise any possible litigation offensive and defensive strategies that are available. Our Gaithersburg attorneys will  determine whether our client can file a counterclaim or crossclaim in the Maryland District Court for Montgomery or Maryland Circuit Court for Montgomery County (the Maryland State Courts which cover Gaithersburg and the surrounding areas).

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

After the pleading stage, the Gaithersburg Maryland civil litigation discovery process (including document requests and interrogatories) begins. In 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 Maryland civil litigation attorney can possess. The civil litigation discovery phase in Maryland includes document review, depositions and medical and physical exams among other things. Longman & Van Grack’s Gaithersburg civil litigation attorneys are experienced in managing this intense litigation process which is generally dealt with in the Circuit Court or District Court. Maryland litigation discovery includes review and investigation of the matter, including document — all of which will be operated from one of our two Montgomery County Litigation Offices.

In Gaithersburg, Maryland, next is the phase of a civil and commercial litigation matter is pretrial. In this pretrial phase, motion practice is critical. Motion practice is the method by which civil litigation attorneys argue their points before trial. Longman and Van Grack’s seasoned Maryland litigation lawyers will use motion practice for various reasons including seeking a dismissal or summary judgment and opposing the other sides motions. This is also where our Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg, Maryland, many people contemplate a very long trial. At Longman & Van Grack, we attempt to focus on settlement and avoiding trial if at all possible. Longman & Van Grack’s Gaithersburg litigation attorneys work tirelessly to settle our Gaithersburg cases prior to trial. It is our view that the best solution for our Bethesda 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 will present their cases to the court, which could be a judge or a judge and jury. If a Maryland civil litigation case does proceed to trial, such as in Maryland Circuit Court, Longman & Van Grack’s skilled Gaithersburg trial attorneys can offer top-notch trial representation.

As there is a winner and a loser in every Gaithersburg, Maryland trial, there is always an unfavorable outcome for one of the parties. That  party may choose to appeal the Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg attorneys at Longman & Van Grack are also well-versed in the Maryland appeals process. To learn about the Maryland and Federal appeals process that apply to Gaithersburg, visit out Appellate Practice Page.

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

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