Littlejohn Law LLC - May 2021

2 THINGS YOU CAN DO

TO KEEP YOUR LAWSUIT FROM STRESSING YOU OUT

If you find yourself on either side of a lawsuit (and you’re not an attorney like me), it might be one of the most stressful situations of your life so far. However, as understandable as that stress is, believe me when I say you have no reason to worry. The main reason you should remain calm when you’re in the midst of a lawsuit is because the litigation process can take a long time — at least a year, or maybe longer. That means you’re going to be waiting a while for a verdict, and for your peace of mind. You can’t depend on that verdict to relieve your stress, because in the end, you’ll have let yourself be controlled by anxiety for several months. That’s just not healthy. That said, however, I believe there are two ways you can mitigate your stress, if not eliminate it, in the meantime. The first way is to understand the basic components of the litigation process . Typically, the litigation process will include the following steps:

The second way that you can mitigate your stress throughout the litigation process is by trusting your legal team . It might be your first lawsuit, but it’s certainly not ours. We know the process and the steps, and we’ve helped clients through them countless times. If you’re looking for representation in your real estate or estate planning case, give us a call at (740) 346-2899.

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Initial Strategy Phase (30–45 days)

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Litigation Phase (30–60 days)

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Discovery Phase (6–8 months)

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Dispositive Phase (3–4 months)

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Trial Prep and Trial Phase (90 days)

You also have 28 days to answer a lawsuit, 28 days to respond to discovery requests, and 14 days to respond to motions. All this is to say, you have time to get your case together. For a more comprehensive understanding of what each of these phases entails, feel free to contact us through our website at LittlejohnLawLLC.com.

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2 | 740-314-4829 This newsletter is for informational purposes only and no legal advice is intended. Be sure to consult with this law firm if you have a specific question about your situation. And remember, Edward and Jeff don’t take any unplanned inbound telephone or in-person meetings. We believe each case deserves our undivided attention.

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