Are you involved in a legal dispute with another person? Do you need legal advice to reach a resolution? We can help.
Dealing with a legal dispute can be a time-consuming and stressful experience for an individual. It is easy for matters to become personal and heated, and concerns about the costs of enforcing your rights certainly don’t help. Our personal litigation and dispute resolution specialists will help you assert your rights and give expert, cost-effective advice to get your problem resolved.
How can we help?
Here are some of the areas in which our Personal Litigation and Dispute Resolution team can help:
Our Approach
At Backhouse Solicitors we are experts in personal litigation and dispute resolution and can help you enforce or defend your rights in the face of an injustice. Our team will work with you to establish the right solution, taking account of your budget and your appetite for risk.
In some cases, a dispute might just need a legal letter to get things moving. It can be easy for the other side to ignore your letters and emails, but a formal letter from your solicitors will usually prompt them to engage properly with you.
Every case is different, and our skilled negotiators could reach an informal agreement on your behalf, seek a formal agreement through mediation or alternate dispute resolution, or, if that fails, we can start court proceedings.
Negotiation and Mediation
The first step will usually be to try and reach a negotiated agreement without going to court. Many cases settle this way, and it is usually (although not always) cheaper than formal court proceedings. It does rely on both parties being prepared to negotiate, and if there have already been heated discussions or the differences between you are too great, then this may not be an option.
If initial negotiation is unsuccessful, we can suggest a more formal approach of Alternative Dispute Resolution, such as mediation or arbitration. A mediator is an independent third party who acts as a go-between and helps both sides of a personal litigation dispute reach an agreement. We can arrange for the instruction of experienced mediators, and would help you put your case forward in the negotiations.
Litigation through the Courts
If we can’t resolve matters through negotiation or formal mediation, the next step is to issue court proceedings on your behalf. This is a formal process, with strict timelines and requirements to file the right documents at the right time. There will be up-front court fees to pay, and there are no certainties when it comes to court cases, so we will always give you a realistic assessment of your chances of success. You can then decide whether it’s right for you to commit the time and money needed.
If you decide to go ahead, our personal litigation experts will guide you through the process. We will prepare your case to give you the best chance of success and either represent you in court ourselves or, if appropriate, instruct the right barrister from our extensive professional relationships to achieve the best outcome for you.
If you win your case, then we can help you enforce the court’s judgment, using bailiffs or other enforcement proceedings as necessary to recover your money or goods.
Contact Us
If you are suffering due to an ongoing legal dispute, then the Backhouse Solicitors team are here to help. Contact us today to book a free, no-obligation, initial consultation at our Chelmsford or Leigh-on-Sea offices with one of our personal litigation experts.
Tel: 01245 893400 | 01702 410880
Email: info@backhouse-solicitors.co.uk
Visit our Chelmsford office: 17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU
Visit our Leigh-on-Sea office: 22-24 Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1SN
Or send us a message through the Contact Us page on this website