Practice Area
Civil Litigation
Strategic representation in complex business and civil disputes.
Overview
Beyond our trust and estate practice, Capielo Law Group represents clients in a range of civil litigation matters. We bring the same analytical rigor, thorough preparation, and client focus to every dispute we handle.
We have particular experience in business disputes, real property matters, and cases arising from fiduciary relationships. Our litigation philosophy emphasizes early case assessment, efficient discovery, and knowing when to fight and when to negotiate.
As a boutique firm, we offer something larger firms cannot: direct access to experienced partners throughout your case. We handle matters personally, not through armies of associates, ensuring consistent quality and attention.
Our Services Include
- Business and Partnership Disputes
- Breach of Contract
- Real Property Litigation
- Fraud and Business Tort Claims
- Shareholder and LLC Disputes
- Professional Malpractice
- Employment Disputes
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on many factors: the strength of your case, the opposing party's resources and resolve, the costs of litigation, and your goals. We help clients make informed decisions by providing honest assessments of risks and likely outcomes. Most cases settle, but we prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
Litigation typically involves several phases: initial pleadings, discovery (exchanging information), motions, and trial if the case doesn't settle. Most cases last one to three years. We keep clients informed at every stage and involve them in key strategic decisions.
Mediation and arbitration are common alternatives to trial. In mediation, a neutral facilitates settlement discussions; in arbitration, a neutral decides the case like a judge. Many contracts require arbitration. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages we can discuss based on your specific situation.
We typically bill hourly for litigation matters, though fee arrangements vary based on the case. In some matters, the prevailing party may recover fees from the other side if a contract or statute provides for fee-shifting. We discuss fees and cost expectations candidly at the outset of every engagement.
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