Civil Litigation

Attorney David Trice, founder and owner of Trice Law Group, LLC, has extensive civil litigation experience in Alabama state courts. David applies the knowledge and skill he developed as a litigator in advising and representing clients on many types of civil court actions in the state. Located in Fairhope, Trice Law Group serves clients in Baldwin County and Mobile County.

Civil Litigation Basics

Civil law covers a wide range of legal principles that govern non-criminal disputes or disagreements between individuals or entities. Civil litigation includes the federal and state court processes that an individual or entity may use to seek a legal remedy from another person or organization. Remedies in civil litigation generally take the form of monetary damages, although other remedies do exist in some circumstances. Monetary compensation in a civil case may cover both economic (financial) damages and non-economic damages, depending on the nature of the case.

To pursue a legal remedy in court for a dispute, a party files a complaint in the appropriate civil court. Litigation is a complex process that involves many stages. Strict rules of procedure and rules of individual courts apply to conducting a lawsuit from start to finish. A judge or jury ultimately decides the outcome, although many cases settle or are dismissed by the court before or during trial.

Parties in a civil dispute may agree to submit the dispute to arbitration or be required to have it arbitrated under contractual provisions. In arbitration, a neutral third party works actively to resolve the conflict between the parties. An arbitrator functions similar to a judge, hearing evidence and issuing rulings to determine the outcome of issues, but arbitration is less formal than a court proceeding. An arbitrator’s decision is binding on both parties. There is limited ability to appeal an arbitration decision. In Alabama, there are specific elements that determine whether an agreement to arbitration is valid and enforceable.

Civil Litigation at Trice Law Group

Attorney David Trice helps clients with a wide variety of types of civil litigation, including the following types of cases:

Personal Injury

A personal injury claim arises when a person suffers injuries or property damage due to someone else’s negligent or intentional conduct. Negligence is a legal term that refers to conduct that falls below the legally-imposed standard of care that applies to the specific circumstances at issue.

Compensation for a personal injury claim may include both economic damages (such as medical and treatment expenses and lost wages) and non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering). An injured party has a limited amount of time to bring a personal injury lawsuit after receiving the injury. If you receive serious injuries and another person may be at fault, it is important to contact a lawyer at the earliest possible time.

Attorney David Trice handles many different types of personal injury cases, including:

• Auto accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Premises liability (injury on another person’s property)
• Product liability (injury from a defective product)

Breach of Contract

Many civil disputes arise when a party does not perform the terms of a legal contract, creating a situation referred to as a breach of contract. A breach-of-contract case may cover almost any type of contract, like business agreements and consumer contracts relating to provision of goods and services.

Business Disputes

Civil litigation frequently involves some type of business dispute. Examples include disagreements among individuals involved in management of a business, shareholder disputes, and many different types of business contractual disagreements.

Construction

Civil court cases often involve claims relating to construction projects, both residential and commercial. These cases frequently involve high-stakes litigation because of the amounts of money and potential damages that are involved.

Employment Disputes

Litigation between an employer and employee can take many different forms. Disagreements over compensation, benefits, individual treatment (such as discrimination), or other issues may end up in court if the parties are not able to resolve the dispute through discussions or negotiations. It is important to seek legal advice early in these types of cases.

Addressing a Civil Dispute

If you have any type of civil disagreement with another person or entity, and you have not been able to resolve it on your own, attorney David Trice can provide you with counsel and guidance. After learning all the facts and circumstances of the case, David can explain your options and help you evaluate the alternatives for moving forward. You will be able to make an informed decision about whether pursuing a court case is the most desirable and suitable way to proceed.

The preferred outcome in any dispute is to avoid litigation whenever possible, but if it gets to the point where that is not possible, David has the knowledge and skill to file a civil court case and pursue legal remedies in appropriate situations. He has extensive background in all aspects of litigation, from the initial steps through to conclusion in a trial if that is necessary. David also knows how to pursue negotiations for settlement throughout the litigation process, while fully protecting the client’s interests and rights every step of the way.