Civil law protects your private rights. It covers areas of law such as contracts, torts, property, and family law. For example, you may have a dispute with your landlord. Or your neighbor is encroaching on your property. You also may have suffered a wrongful act against you or infringement of your rights. 

As attorneys practicing in Hamilton, Ohio for over 40 plus years, we have a distinct advantage when it comes to civil law litigation on your behalf. We personally know the judges and the procedures in Butler, Hamilton, Preble, Warren, and Clermont County courts. We can move your case forward expeditiously and to your advantage. 

This means you have a better chance of a just resolution and compensation for your loss. 

However, we do suggest you call us early. Ohio’s civil statute of limitations laws for medical malpractice, personal injury, and libel/slander are just one year. If you are late filing, even if your claim is valid, the courts will likely dismiss your case. 

If two or more parties reach a legal agreement, they can make a contract. A contract is enforceable in the courts and each party is obligated to live up to it. Contracts can be between buyers and sellers, owners and renters, product licensing, and employment agreements. If another party to your contract is in breach of that contract, you may be entitled to compensation. 

Tort law concerns personal injury and civil wrongdoing done to one person by another. It can result in a bodily injury or property damage. A tort can be a negligence tort, intentional tort, or strict liability. 

A negligence tort is unintentional, such as a slip and fall on a supermarket’s wet floor. An intentional tort is a deliberate act such as assault and battery, fraud, or invasion of privacy. Strict liability means that negligence or intent is not necessary for there to be damages awarded. For example, in Ohio, a dog bite does not require you to prove the dog acted negligently. 

You don’t want to let others interfere with your ownership of property. If you think someone is infringing on your property rights, call us. For example, you may have suffered a personal property or real property trespass or encroachment. 

If so, you may be entitled to damages. Issues include trespass, zoning, adverse possessions, or easements. This is another area where our familiarity with Southwestern Ohio and with local courts and judges helps us advance your case rapidly and in you favor. 

This section of the law deals with marriage, divorce, adoption, and other family issues. Find out more about how we help you with Family Law here.

We are Hamilton’s civil law attorneys ready to discuss with you the fastest, most aggressive pursuit of your case so you get a just result. So call us today at 513.887.7300 or click below and we’ll talk about your case.