Civil Litigation

Can I hire you to work only as needed?

Yes. Depending on the facts and issues involved in your situation, we may be able to provide you with legal assistance in one of the following three ways: Full Representation: The law firm provides full representation in your case. We will prepare and file any documents with the Court and will appear in Court

Can I hire you to work only as needed?2025-10-08T22:56:39-07:00

How much will my case settle for?

Our experience allows us to give an opinion on the value of a case after we thoroughly research it. In a personal injury case, the value of the property damage, the cost of medical care, extent of injuries, and other factors will be considered. In a divorce, the law requires an equitable division of community

How much will my case settle for?2025-10-08T22:57:45-07:00

How is a case settled?

Settlement is reached through a number of methods. Depending on the type of case, we may use a court service such as Alternative Dispute Resolution or private mediation. The settlement terms must be approved by you. We will discuss your settlement options at the initial consultation. If settlement is not appropriate, we will aggressively pursue

How is a case settled?2025-10-08T22:57:31-07:00

Will my case go to trial?

The Zawtocki Law Firm will actively seek a favorable settlement with your approval. If the other side does not agree, a trial will be necessary and we will be ready. We will also make sure that you are prepared and know what to expect.

Will my case go to trial?2025-10-08T22:57:09-07:00

What does contingency basis mean?

Personal Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee. This means the Zawtocki Law firm will pay case costs up front. The firm is paid a percentage from the settlement or court award and reimbursed for the case costs. This will be explained at your initial consult.

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How long will my case take?

Lawsuit resolution varies in time from case to case. If the parties involved are willing to negotiate a settlement, the case can be resolved in less than a year. If a settlement cannot be reached, your case could go to trial

How long will my case take?2025-10-08T22:57:20-07:00

How do you file a lawsuit?

As your attorneys, Zawtocki Law Offices will draft a petition on your behalf and file it with the appropriate Court.

How do you file a lawsuit?2025-10-08T22:56:59-07:00

Will I need to file a lawsuit?

For civil cases: You may, but we will not be able to answer the question until we have the opportunity to discuss the specific facts of your case with you. After doing so, we can identify the options which exist to attempt to resolve the issue. We can also explain which options seem to be

Will I need to file a lawsuit?2025-10-08T22:56:49-07:00

What types of civil litigation cases do you handle?

Civil law is the branch of the law which deals with disputes between individuals and organizations. In civil law, the resolution of the issue often  involves the awarding of compensation, either monetary or by something else of value to the party, to the prevailing party. Rich Zawtocki is the primary civil litigation attorney for Zawtocki

What types of civil litigation cases do you handle?2025-10-27T07:55:43-07:00
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