Civil Disputes & Commercial Litigation Lawyers Brisbane

What Is Civil Litigation?

Civil litigation is the process of dispute resolution between members of a community through the court system. Civil law grants individuals the right to sue for compensation or for specific action in matters such as breach of contract, defamation and negligence. Creagh Weightman Lawyers has leading commercial litigation lawyers in Brisbane who can guide you through the civil litigation and dispute resolution process. We act in Tribunals, State and Federal courts (including the Supreme Court), and alternative dispute resolutions.

When Can I Sue Someone?

If you feel that you’ve been wronged but it’s not a criminal matter to be dealt with by the Police, then it’s important that you speak to an experienced commercial litigation lawyer in Brisbane from our team to help you understand your position. You will quickly have the information and support you need to know if you are able to commence a lawsuit against someone. The kinds of commercial disputes that are dealt with under civil law include disputes between:

 

Different kinds of legal cases have different time limitations imposed so it’s important that you seek legal advice from one of our leading commercial litigation lawyers in Brisbane quickly to find out if you can commence legal proceedings to achieve litigation dispute resolution.

How To File A Lawsuit - The Civil Litigation Process

Prior to court proceedings being commenced, the first course of action is always to seek a resolution to the dispute, saving both time and money. There are a number of alternative dispute resolution methods which can be used including roundtable negotiation, conflict mediation, conciliation, and arbitration. Dispute resolution lawyers can assist with this process.

If all attempts to settle the dispute fail then the dispute will be taken to trial. With Creagh Weightman Lawyers, you can trust that you have the best commercial litigation lawyer Brisbane offers. Our experienced litigation lawyers will work closely with you on your case and will guide you through the legal dispute process.

Trial proceedings are lengthy and somewhat complex, but involve the stages of commencing proceedings, pleadings (where the dispute is described by the plaintiff and defended by the defendant), discovery (disclosure of documents by both sides), trial (where the judge will hear the testimony of witnesses and make a ruling in the dispute), settlement and appeal.

The particular court forms that need to be completed to commence a civil suit vary according to the type of dispute and your State so it’s best to seek legal advice in regard to this. You will have the expertise of your commercial litigation lawyer. Our Brisbane CBD location means our litigation team are minutes from the court precinct for lodgements or representation when required, on your behalf. 

How We Can Help

Our Brisbane civil lawyers have proven experience across a wide range of Queensland civil suits including:

  • Commercial litigation
  • Business disputes and litigation
  • Contractual disputes
  • Capital raising  
  • Employment litigation
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Unfair dismissal
  • Divorce disputes
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes
  • Professional negligence
  • Will disputes
  • Debt recovery, including corporate insolvency
  • Building and property disputes
  • Dividing fence disputes
  • Payment disputes
  • Breach of contract
  • Breach of copyright
 

We understand that each civil matter is unique, and our dedicated team is committed to delivering tailored legal strategies that align with your specific needs. Unlike other commercial law firms, we go beyond traditional legal expertise, offering a unique blend of industry insight, personalised attention, and a commitment to innovation. This distinctive approach sets us apart, ensuring that our clients receive not only legal representation, but a partnership focused on achieving the best possible outcomes in their civil matters.

Why Creagh Weightman Lawyers?

Our trusted civil litigation lawyers in Brisbane can provide you with robust advice to resolve your dispute and powerful legal representation in Court with a result that can only come from substantial years of experience and clever strategy, all in consultation with you.

Whether you guidance on a matter or a resolution to a hard-fought commercial dispute, our commercial litigation team is beside you every step of the way.

Contact us for more specific advice about civil and litigation from an experienced commercial litigation lawyer in Brisbane CBD about how we can assist you in settling your legal disputes. Whether you require assistance with employment litigation issues such as payment or contract disputes, a personal matter like a contested will, or business litigation, we can help. 

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