Houston Civil Litigation Lawyer
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When a company, a contractor, or another party causes you real harm, the law gives you the right to fight back. Civil disputes in Houston can move quickly and often hinge on critical details—making experienced legal representation essential to protecting your interests.
Our Houston civil litigation lawyers at The Buzbee Law Firm take on the cases other firms will not, and we pursue every case relentlessly until our clients recover what they are owed.
An unfavorable outcome can follow you for years. Let our team help you build a strategy focused on results and protecting what matters most.
Why Hire The Buzbee Law Firm
At The Buzbee Law Firm, we win big cases, and we are proud of our record. We do not back down from the biggest companies when we are fighting them on behalf of our clients, and in civil litigation, that matters more than anywhere else. Corporate defendants come prepared with high-priced legal teams and substantial resources. We match them at every turn.
We have built our reputation in Houston and across Texas by taking on the cases other firms will not touch and winning. When you hire us, you are putting a proven, relentless legal team in your corner, one that knows exactly what it takes to go up against powerful opponents and come out ahead.
What Is Civil Litigation?
Civil litigation is a lawsuit to seek money or a certain outcome that does not involve criminal conduct. These cases involve a dispute between private parties, and personal injury claims are one common type of civil litigation lawsuit.
When you file a civil lawsuit, you are most often seeking money from the other party for damages you have experienced. In rare instances, you may also ask the court to grant an injunction, where a judge orders someone else to do or not do something.
Examples of civil litigation cases we handle include:
- Environmental and toxic tort claims when individuals are harmed by pollution or hazardous substances
- Gender discrimination and #MeToo cases involving workplace sexual harassment or assault
- Mass tort cases when many people are harmed by the same product, chemical, or corporate action
- Product liability cases when consumers are injured by defective products
- Commercial litigation involving disputes between businesses over contracts, partnerships, or corporate conduct
- White collar crime defense involving fraud, embezzlement, or other financial crimes
Who Can You Sue in a Civil Litigation Case?
In many cases, the defendant in your civil litigation case might be a company, and you may even need to sue more than one.
Potentially liable parties in a civil litigation case can include:
- Individual wrongdoers whose negligent or intentional actions caused your harm
- Employers who are legally responsible for the conduct of their employees on the job
- Corporations and parent companies when a subsidiary or employee caused the harm
- Product manufacturers when a defective product contributed to your injuries
- Property owners who failed to maintain a safe environment
- Government entities in limited circumstances where a public agency was at fault
If there is more than one defendant responsible for your injuries, you can name all of them in the same lawsuit. All you need to figure out is who may share in the blame. In Texas, a defendant found not more than 50% responsible is generally liable only for its proportionate share. Defendants must either agree on who must pay what amount, or a court must decide the matter for them.
What You Can Expect in a Civil Litigation Case
There are detailed Rules of Civil Procedure that every case must follow. You can expect the following stages:
- Filing: The plaintiff files a complaint outlining the facts and legal grounds for relief.
- Answer: The defendant responds to the complaint and may file a counterclaim.
- Discovery: Both sides gather evidence through document requests, interrogatories, and depositions.
- Settlement discussions: The parties negotiate and may seek mediation to resolve the dispute out of court.
- Trial: If no settlement is reached, the case is tried before a judge or jury.
Why Civil Litigation Is Challenging
Both the facts and the defendants involved make civil litigation frequently more challenging than other types of lawsuits. When you sue a company, they will invest their considerable resources into legal defense to protect corporate interests to the fullest extent possible. Companies hire high-priced lawyers, and our Houston civil litigation attorneys know how to go toe to toe with the best out there.
Civil litigation cases also involve difficult facts and need more resources. Some reasons why civil litigation cases are more challenging include:
- There is likely an extensive amount of evidence you will need to obtain through the discovery process
- Expert witnesses are often required and can make or break the outcome
- There is often a large amount of money on the line, raising the stakes of the case
- These lawsuits may take even more time to litigate than other types of matters
Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Litigation
Does Winning My Case Mean That I Get Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages are possible when a defendant acted with fraud, malice, or gross negligence. Courts require this to be proven by clear and convincing evidence.
Is There a Different Statute of Limitations in Civil Litigation?
The statute of limitations for many civil litigation cases in Texas is two years, but there is a four-year deadline to file a lawsuit in breach of contract cases.
Will My Civil Litigation Lawsuit Go to a Trial?
It is rare for civil litigation to end in a trial. Most cases will be settled before trial, while a small minority of cases may be dismissed.
Contact Our Houston Civil Litigation Lawyers
When the stakes are the highest, turn to The Buzbee Law Firm. We are the fighters you need when you are up against the toughest defendants. Schedule a free initial consultation with our Houston legal team by calling us today at (713) 223-5393.