At Morris Law Group, we have an aggressive, tenacious approach to litigation that is uniquely combined with a personal touch. Our Edina business legal team deeply cares about your business. That’s why we will stop at nothing until our clients’ interests are protected and the intended outcome is reached.
Commercial Litigation
Litigation can be costly and stressful. We provide strategic, candid commercial litigation advice from the inception of a dispute to its positive, cost-effective conclusion. Our attorneys are skilled in several different areas of commercial litigation, including class action defense, antitrust issues, sales practice matters, licensing and registration, breach of non-compete and royalty agreements, breach of contract, personal property, non-residential real property leases, distributor agreements, replevins, and more.
A Story of Two Scenarios
Civil cases are usually opposite to what you see in the movies or on TV because you will not see a packed courtroom nor a judge banging their gavel. Civil litigation is much more straightforward, but the laws involved can be extremely complicated. That’s why Morris Law Group is here to help. If you live in Minnesota, we offer you civil litigation, civil attorney services, and other guidance related to civil law.
What Do You Hope to Accomplish?
One of the first questions a lawyer will ask a new client — particularly one who is either contemplating initiating litigation or considering how to defend against litigation — is “what do you hope to accomplish?”
More often than not the response we get is a simple and straightforward one: “Well I want to win.” A good lawyer is one who helps you win, but a great lawyer is one who understands that “winning” can take countless shapes and forms and can help you “win” in the process just as much as in the result.
Desired Outcomes Can Vary
Civil litigation is often viewed as a means to achieve a concrete outcome, whether that be money, property, enforcement of a promise, or some other tangible outcome. However, a great litigator understands that people are complex and multifaceted, and often want to get more out of litigation than is on the surface.
What Else Could A Person Want Other Than Just the Desired Legal Outcome?
Imagine two clients both seeking a money judgment of $100,000. At the end of the day, both want to “win” the $100,000 they are entitled to, but their underlying motivations and goals may be completely different.
Let’s examine these two different hypothetical individuals:
- Client 1 is a 50-year old whose father recently passed away. Client 1 had always been close with their father and spent significant time with him before he passed. Their father passed away without a will, and now one of their family members is trying to claim ownership of the father’s estate, including $100,000 which Client 1 believes they’re entitled to.
- Client 2 is a 32-year-old co-founder of a startup company. After a series of unfortunate economic events, the company is being forced to dissolve and liquidate its assets. Client 2 believes that his substantial contributions to the company and the product which he solely designed entitles him to an additional $100,000.
Both clients are seeking the same $100,000 - so what is different about them? Well, in addition to the money, Client 1 might be seeking any number of emotional and personal outcomes. For example, Client 1 may be feeling betrayed by their family member, and in addition to the money Client 1 really wants their family member to understand this and apologize. Maybe the $100,000 Client 1 is seeking is actually the value of personal belongings and property that the father owned, something that carries more emotional value for Client 1 than monetary value.
Client 1 cares less about the money value of these items and more about owning something that belonged to their father. In a case like this, a great litigator needs to understand these motivations and seek to obtain an outcome that considers the emotional stakes and not just the financial ones.
Client 2 meanwhile might be seeking recognition for the time and effort they put into the company. Furthermore, Client 2 may be worried about how the conflict with their business partner may impact their future business dealings. They want the money to help fund their next idea, but just as important for them might be getting an outcome that includes non-disparagement and non-disclosure agreements. In the emotional turmoil of conflict, Client 2 may be focused on the money aspect, but a great litigator needs to consider not just what is best for the client in the short-term, but in the long-term as well.
We Understand Your Needs Are Unique
The litigators at Morris Law Group, P.A., understand that every clients’ needs are unique - even when on the surface they appear similar. So what are some of the other reasons you or someone you know may want to consider hiring a Civil Litigator? Consider just a few of the following possibilities:
- To open lines of communication with a party who refuses to engage in dialogue.
- To raise awareness of an individual or company’s bad behavior.
- To send a strong message that can’t be ignored.
- To correct bad behavior and help others avoid what you went through.
- To protect yourself from future risk or liability.
- To have the other side acknowledge your struggles and ambitions.
- To seek creative, enforceable solutions.
- To get peace of mind and closure in ongoing disputes and conflicts.
These are just some of the underlying considerations that may be involved in any dispute. The litigators at Morris Law Group, P.A., have the personal experience to identify and understand your goals, and the legal experience to help you achieve them. We will fight tooth and nail to make sure your voice is heard. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you achieve the outcomes you want.
Common Types of Civil Litigation
Many different legal disputes fall under civil litigation, and the common thread in all of them is that they do not involve any criminal charges. Most cases revolve around money or property, but this isn’t always the case — other common types of civil litigation include intellectual property disputes, education law disputes, lawsuits surrounding divorce, employment or labor disputes, medical malpractice disputes, and personal injury cases.
Understanding Settlements
The goal of the civil litigation process is not necessary to go to court or reach an agreement. Civil litigation focuses on avoiding disagreements and ensuring that the law does everything it’s designed to do. In case of any miscommunication or conflict, a settlement can be made. And, if the settlement can not be reached, then the process can be taken to court, and the lawyer will offer his advocacy services until the matter at hand is resolved.
What Is the Role of a Lawyer?
In civil litigation, the attorney role is significant because they execute multiple tasks. At the initial consultation, the attorney helps in individually explaining and understanding the case. Then, they shortlist and inform the parties with them. Further, the civil attorney helps the people come to the ideal solution, and if there isn’t any solution, they act as an advocate for you and offer assistance till the end.
