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Whether you're filing a lawsuit or responding to one, our civil litigation team works to get you the best possible outcome and ensures you don't miss a deadline that could cost you the case.
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Civil litigation is the legal process for resolving disputes between individuals, businesses, or other parties outside of criminal law. If you've been wronged by a contractor, a landlord, a debtor, or another party, civil court is where you go to seek damages or enforce your rights.
It works the other way, too. If you've been served with a lawsuit, you have a limited window to respond. Failing to act in time can result in a default judgment entered against you, meaning the other side wins automatically, without a hearing.
Our team handles both sides of civil disputes across North Carolina, South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.
We review the facts of your dispute, assess your position, and give you an honest picture of your options. Whether you've been served or need to file, we start by understanding exactly what you're dealing with.
Not every dispute needs to go to court. We determine the most efficient path to resolve — demand letter, negotiation, arbitration, or mediation — and build a strategy around your goals and timeline.
We prepare and file all necessary documents on your behalf, or respond to an opposing complaint with precision and speed. Missing a filing deadline can be as damaging as losing the case itself.
We pursue the outcome you need, whether that's a negotiated settlement, a court judgment, or dismissal of claims against you. If needed, we handle the appeals process. We keep you informed at every step.
When a creditor violates federal or state debt collection laws through threats, excessive calls, or other prohibited tactics, you have legal options. We help clients understand their rights and take action when those rights are violated.
Construction disputes are among the most complex civil matters. We handle breach-of-contract cases, construction defect claims, mechanic's lien filing and defense, collection, Prompt Pay Act cases, and construction delay disputes.
Sometimes a formal demand letter is all it takes to resolve a dispute without going to court. We draft custom letters that address the liability theory, calculate damages, and set a clear settlement deadline, giving the other party the opportunity to resolve before litigation begins.
We assist both landlords and tenants with evictions, security deposit disputes, property damage claims, and lease breaches. Landlord-tenant law has strict procedural requirements; the right steps, in the right order, matter.
Property line disagreements, title issues, adverse possession claims, zoning conflicts, easement disputes, conflicting surveys, and joint ownership conflicts all fall under land dispute litigation. We help clients protect their property rights and resolve competing claims to real estate.
If someone filed a frivolous lawsuit or caused wrongful criminal charges against you without probable cause and with malicious intent, you may have a claim for malicious prosecution. We evaluate whether a claim exists and pursue appropriate relief.
When someone owes you money, whether from a personal loan, a business deal, or an unpaid obligation, we help you pursue collection through the courts, lien filing, and settlement agreements. We handle business and personal debt collection throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Category
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Breach of Contract SOL
3 years (G.S. § 1-52)
3 years (SC Code § 15-3-530)
6 years (TCA)
Small Claims Limit
Up to $10,000 (varies by county)
$7,500 (S.C. Code § 22-3-10)
$25,000 General Sessions Court (TCA § 16-15-501)
Debt Collection SOL
3 years (G.S. § 1-52)
3 years (SC Code § 15-3-530)
6 years (TCA)
Eviction Notice (Non-Payment)
10 days (G.S. § 42-3)
5 days' written notice (SC Code § 27-37-10)
7 days' written notice (TCA)
If you are served with a complaint and fail to respond within the required timeframe, the court may enter a default judgment against you. That means the other party wins without a hearing and may be able to collect from you immediately. If you receive a summons or complaint, contact an attorney right away.
Not always. Many civil disputes are resolved through demand letters, negotiation, arbitration, or mediation before ever reaching a courtroom. We evaluate your situation and pursue the most efficient path to resolution. Litigation is a tool when other options fail or aren't appropriate.
A mechanic's lien is a legal claim against a property filed by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who was not paid for work performed or materials provided. It can prevent the property from being sold or refinanced until the debt is resolved. Both filing and defending against mechanics' liens require precise timing and procedure.
The Prompt Pay Act establishes payment deadlines for owners, contractors, and subcontractors on construction projects. Violations can result in penalties and interest. We handle both claims under the Act and defenses against those claims.
Yes, if someone owes you money and refuses to pay, civil court provides a legal mechanism to collect. The appropriate court and process depend on the amount owed and the nature of the debt. We evaluate your claim and advise on the best approach.
Malicious prosecution is a legal claim against a party who initiated a frivolous lawsuit or caused wrongful criminal charges against you without probable cause and with malicious intent, resulting in damages. It is a separate civil action filed after the underlying case is resolved in your favor.
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