Civil Law
Civil Law includes all the legal cases, provisions and issues which are not criminal in nature. As a practice area, Civil Law also covers different aspects of legal procedures which are followed in Courts. Therefore, a Civil Law expert is someone who can guide his client on the type of documents to be filed in the Court. A Civil Lawyer can also help you in ascertaining your next steps in a legal case, be it motion of continuance, application for reconsideration or discovery of evidence. As a Civil Lawyer, I have helped clients with legal research on Civil Procedure laws of India and the states of Illinois, Florida, Colorado and Missouri.
FAQ
Question: What kind of disputes are covered under Civil Law?
Answer : Civil Law covers disputes which are not criminal disputes and pertain to damages or rights claimed by one party against the other. For example- Matrimonial Disputes and Property Disputes.
Question: I am a US citizen and I am involved in legal as a pro se. Can you help me with Civil Procedure of my state?
Answer : Yes. I have helped many Pro Se clients with legal research of Civil Procedure laws of their state and drafting the relevant court filings.
Question: Where can I file a Civil Suit in India?
Answer : In India, Civil Suits can be filed in a Civil Court or a District Court on the basis of the value of the property involved. Generally, a Civil Suit is filed in the city where the defendant resides.
Question: I have a pending Civil dispute. Can I allege fraud in a civil case?
Answer : The allegation of fraud is a criminal matter. You can always refer the existence of your Civil dispute in a criminal case. You can also claim fraud as the basis of damages that you are entitled to receive.
Question: I have a pending civil case. Can it be a problem in my future employment prospects?
Answer : No. Civil cases do not cause a problem for your future employment prospects. Generally employers check your criminal history and not the history of Civil cases. However, civil cases like bankruptcy matter may be cause of concern for your employer.