Pasley and Singer Law Firm, L.L.P.Serving Story County and Central Iowa since 1906 323 6th St. Phone: (515) 232-4732 |
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CIVIL LITIGATION :: Back to Practice Areas
I. Overview SEE ALSO: OverviewPasley and Singer Law Firm, L.L.P., provides civil and criminal litigation services for both trials and appeals throughout Iowa. There are many options open to business owners other than litigation. The best option depends on an individual’s specific needs and goals. Small claims court, alternative dispute resolution, and class actions may all be appropriate actions depending on the situation. In addition, business owners may become defendants in a class action or small claims action. It is important for business owners to understand the legal principles involved in these possibilities. LitigationThe process of litigation includes many steps. These procedural steps are fairly uniform, and controlled by state as well as federal regulations. Whether or not the case goes to trial, the process still involves a large amount of time and work. If you are considering litigation, or are faced with litigation, an attorney can advise you about your jurisdiction and possible legal options. It is also possible to pursue claims through a more informal small claims court. Small claims courts generally deal with nuisance claims or those involving a small amount of money. Jurisdictions differ in the requirements for a case to enter small claims court. This is generally the first place to pursue smaller damages. The steps that generally make up a litigation include:
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Pasley and Singer Law Firm, L.L.P., is an Iowa general practice law firm with practice including, but not limited to Administrative Law, Adoption Law, Agricultural Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking Law, Business Law (including business organization, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), incorporations, and sales of businesses and business assets), Civil Rights, Commercial Law, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, Elder Law, Employment Law, Family Law (including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child support, child custody, dissolution modification), Government, Government Contracts, Litigation, Personal Injury (including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Wrongful Death), Product Liability, Professional Negligence Law, Real Estate (including mortgage loan closings, IRC Section 1031 exchanges, subdivisions, platting, condominiums, and cooperative housing), Municipal Law, Taxation Law and Tax Preparation, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate Law (including financial and medical powers of attorney, guardianships and conservatorships, trust administration, and estate administration), Workers Compensation, Zoning, Planning & Land Use The offices of the Pasley and Singer Law Firm, L.L.P., are located in Ames, Iowa. The lawyers and staff of the Pasley and Singer Law Firm, L.L.P., serve clients throughout Iowa, including the cities of Ames, Nevada, Gilbert, Huxley, Slater, Zearing, Story City, Roland, McCallsburg, Colo, Cambridge, Sheldahl, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Fort Dodge, Waterloo, Marshalltown, Boone, Webster City, Eldora, Grundy Center, Newton, Adel, Eldora, Ankeny, Johnston, Indianola, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Marshalltown, Clarion, Knoxville, and the communities that make up Story, Polk, Linn, Webster, Blackhawk, Marshall, Boone, Hamilton, Jasper, Dallas, Hardin, Warren, Greene, Wright, and Marion counties. |
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