In over a decade as a litigation lawyer, LMC’s Nickardo Lawson learned that the following are some of the key/practical pointers when one is considering litigation and if given due consideration, could save time and money.
- Do you have clear legal basis to commence litigation?
- If so, are you able to establish your legal claim against the other party (“proposed defendant”) with cogent evidence?
- Is the proposed defendant amenable to suit?
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If so, is the proposed defendant even worth suing? If your claim is for compensation, you don’t want to obtain a “paper judgment” without a real possibility of enjoying the “fruits of your judgment”.
- If the proposed defendant is a business holding itself out as a company, have you confirmed its corporate status/details?
- What are your real prospects of success?
- Have you considered the potential financial exposure if your claim is unsuccessful?
- Is there a time limit within which your claim is to commence?
NOTICE
The above does not constitute legal advice. LMC highly recommends that you engage a Litigation Specialist to advise and support you throughout the process.
About the Author:
Nickardo is a Litigation Specialist with vast experience in disputes management and strategic response.
You may book a consultation with him by sending your request to info@lawsonmariechambers.com OR contact him by phone at 876-690-2402. He’d be happy to speak with you on these issues or generally, on other legal matters.
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