Civil Action

A civil action is a legal case, brought between private parties, one called a plaintiff, and one called a defendant to determine if someone was negligent and, therefore, liable for their damages. It is a dispute between two or more private parties. It is different than a criminal action that is brought by the State (prosecutor) against a private individual (also called a defendant). Civil actions deal with money and property and result in a finding of liability. In a civil action you need to hire your own lawyer to represent you. Many people hire a lawyer on a contingent fee basis. Criminal actions deal with violations of the penal code and result in a finding of guilt or innocence leading to incarceration. In criminal cases, the government prosecutes the case and a defendant can obtain a lawyer for free, from the state, if they can’t afford one.

The Dolan Law Firm lawyers represent plaintiffs in civil actions on a contingency fee basis. We arerated amongst the best having been given the highest rating in experience, ability, and ethics. We have been voted by our fellow lawyers as California Super Lawyers and have been nominated numerous times as Trial Lawyer of the Year. Contact The Dolan Law Firm for a free case evaluation.