When two or more parties are involved in a dispute, it is handled in civil court. Unlike a criminal case, the end result of civil litigation is to obtain either a monetary award, or to force the other party to take some form of action. No two civil cases are the same. We handle all types of civil litigation in the Memphis area, as well as in Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Not every lawyer is prepared to take cases to court. In fact, many attorneys focus on getting cases resolved before they are litigated. The reasons for this are valid, they include time and money savings. However, when a dispute cannot be resolved outside of court, you want to have a lawyer on your side who is fully prepared to try your case. 

When you are involved in a dispute, you need an attorney who has the time to deal with all the potential phases of civil litigation. These phases include investigating the claim, obtaining pleadings from the involved parties, the discovery process, the settlement process, pretrial motions, trials, and potentially appeals. Although every phase will not apply to every case, The Whitlock Firm will be fully prepared for every phase of the process.

• Landlord - Tenant Litigation - while tenants have certain rights, their rights are limited to what is allowed by law. When a tenant has violated the terms of a lease either by failing to pay rent, allowing a landlord to enter their property, or has created potential legal issues by conducting unlawful activities on your property, you need to take action. We can help you resolve these matters as efficiently as possible. We can help make sure that you have provided the proper written notices to tenants and help you secure court orders to help enforce the outcome.

• Business Litigation - business partners often have different opinions about what is right for the future of their business. When these differences occur, sometimes there is no option but to settle the matter in court. These disputes must be taken seriously as they can damage your business, which can result in financial losses. Other types of business issues we provide legal guidance on include disputes with current and former employees, shareholder disputes, and contract disputes with vendors. Unresolved business disputes can have a negative impact on not only your income, but on the long-term success of your business. Let us help you get these matters resolved.

• Personal Injury - when you have suffered an injury in a car accident, or another type of accident which was caused by the negligence of another party, you have the right to hold them financially accountable. Victims of someone’s negligence can file for compensation from the responsible party’s insurance company. Some of the types of damages which you may be entitled to include reimbursement of medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial losses. This process is not always easy because insurance companies never like to pay claims. We can help you get the compensation you deserve for the financial losses you have suffered due to an injury.

• Probate Litigation - one of the most common forms of probate litigation involves a person’s will. The last thing you want to have happen is a dispute after you have suffered the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, families often find after such a loss that a trusted non-family caretaker asserted undue influence over a loved one and convinced them to alter their estate plan. We can help you resolve these matters in probate court. We can also help with malfeasance when an estate executor, administrator, or trust successor trustee has failed to act in accordance with the terms of a will or trust agreement. 

Contact The Whitlock Firm if you are facing legal issues in the Memphis, Tennessee area, or if you are in Mississippi or Arkansas. We have the experience necessary to help you resolve these matters in a timely manner. Contact us immediately and schedule a consultation.