How To Effectively Defend Against A Lawsuit And Avoid Huge Lawyer Bills
You and / or your company have just been served with the summons. You read the complaint and you are enraged by all the allegations in the document that appear completely or almost completely false to you. You are eager to strike back at hte Plaintiff as hard as possible and as soon as possible. You also have hard in the media and maybe even in movies that being as aggressive as possible as early as possible in litigation is the beste way to go. Sometimes it is, but often it isn't and it's completely unnecessary. In fact, this is the time to do the opposite - to stop, take a deep breath and seek legal advice from the type of attorney who isn't only capable of fighting for you as hard as possible (and as a result as expensive to you as possible), but who will look at the big pictue, put himself in your shoes and will determine whet the best approach to that case is not only legally but also practically.
Every case is different and requires a unique approach. Just becuase a lawsuit demands a certain amount of money, doesn't mean that the Plantiff actually expects to get it or he will be entitle to any of it. There is no reason to panic, and if you in your heart know that you didn't do anything wrong or your violations were minor then follow the process, which will necessarily take some time. There is no way to immediately dismiss the court or go to court today or tomorrow and try to prove that the other side doesn't have a case. That's just not how it works, but everyone's turn come to have the opportunity to present you side of the story and convince the court or the jury that you are right and the othes is dishonest or wrong.
In some cases, you have to fight as hard as possible. However, it's important to first assess the case and the opposing party's position before you make that decision. Knowing where the other side stands will not only help you fight hard but also fight the right way while also not wasting more money on defense than you should.
Every case is different and requires a unique approach. Just becuase a lawsuit demands a certain amount of money, doesn't mean that the Plantiff actually expects to get it or he will be entitle to any of it. There is no reason to panic, and if you in your heart know that you didn't do anything wrong or your violations were minor then follow the process, which will necessarily take some time. There is no way to immediately dismiss the court or go to court today or tomorrow and try to prove that the other side doesn't have a case. That's just not how it works, but everyone's turn come to have the opportunity to present you side of the story and convince the court or the jury that you are right and the othes is dishonest or wrong.
In some cases, you have to fight as hard as possible. However, it's important to first assess the case and the opposing party's position before you make that decision. Knowing where the other side stands will not only help you fight hard but also fight the right way while also not wasting more money on defense than you should.