Civil litigation is how individuals and organizations resolve disputes when one party has harmed another but no crime has been committed. These cases typically involve contracts, property, unintentional injuries, or employment. Some end in a courtroom trial. Many are resolved through negotiation, mediation, or settlement.
Unlike a criminal case, where the government brings charges, a civil case is brought by one private party against another. You may find yourself on either side — as the plaintiff bringing the claim, or as the defendant answering it. At Maverick Litigation, we have spent decades representing both.
Sophisticated Civil Litigation Experience
Most business owners and professionals encounter a civil dispute at some point. A client questions your work. A contract falls apart. A vendor stops paying. These matters are part of doing business, but they do not have to consume your week. Our attorneys manage the dispute so you can stay focused on your work, and we look for the most efficient path to resolution in every case.
Our attorneys have tried cases to verdict in federal court and in the state courts of West Virginia and Ohio, and we have resolved many more through pre-trial motions and negotiation.
We came to this work as federal prosecutors and as litigators at established private firms. We have represented individuals and organizations in complex civil matters, conducted internal investigations into sensitive corporate issues, and advised clients operating in heavily regulated industries. We know when to advise, when to settle, and when to try a case, and we advocate for our clients at every stage.