- 23 + Years Experience
- 10,000 + Clients
We Are Your Advocate Civil Defense
Are you being sued?
Have you suffered a wrong and need help pursuing legal action action someone else?
Whether you want to form an LLC or you have been sued in a Magistrate Court or Common Pleas Court, the attorneys at Coastal Law, LLC are here to assist you.
If you are being sued:
If you are facing a lawsuit you may feel very lost and unsure of where to begin. Start by contacting a local attorney who can help explain your legal situation to you and what the available options are. Don’t just sit back and hope the issue goes away. Chances are it won’t! Make that first step today to protect yourself.
What if you decide to wait and see what happens?
If you choose to do nothing, it can have negative implications. The most concerning is that a judgement may be entered against you. This means that you are being ordered by the court to pay the suing party an amount of money.
If you are looking to sue someone else:
Have you been wronged? Were you physically or financially hurt because of the actions of someone else?
If so, don’t hesitate to learn the options available to you. There is no better time than the present to learn about what can be done to alleviate the harm that has been done to you.
The process of starting a lawsuit can seem daunting, but we will make sure you understand what will happen and be with you every step of the way.
Landlord-Tenant Issues
- Commercial Evictions
- Residential Eviction Defense
- Residential Eviction Prosecution
- Collection of Rent
- Notice to Quit Premises
Business Formations and Contracts
- Limited Liability Company (LLC) Formation
- Corporate Formation
- Non-Profit Formation
- Other Business Formations
- Business Formations
- Partnership Agreements
- Asset Purchase Agreements
- Contracts
- Contracts for the Sale of a Business
- Purchase, Sale & Lease Agreements
- Business, Corporate & Partnership Disputes
- Operating Agreements
- Exit Strategies
- Business Litigation
Litigation or Disputes
- General Civil Litigation
- Magistrate Court Lawsuits
- Common Pleas Lawsuits
- Debt Collection Lawsuits
- Debt Collection Efforts or Settlement
DID YOU KNOW…?
One thing people often don’t know about civil litigation law in South Carolina is that a statute limiting frivolous lawsuits exists. This is the South Carolina Frivolous Civil Proceedings Sanctions Act [1].
This act aims to deter lawsuits filed without a legitimate basis and can result in sanctions against the party filing the suit or their attorney if the court finds the lawsuit was frivolous. This can include being ordered to pay the other party’s legal fees and court costs.
Common types of civil litigation we handle
Civil litigation covers a broad range of disputes between private parties (individuals, businesses, organizations) where one party seeks compensation or a specific action from the other.
Breach of Contract: This occurs when a party fails to fulfill their obligations as outlined in a legally binding agreement.
Personal Injury: When someone is injured due to another party’s negligence or intentional misconduct, they may file a lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Property Damage: Disputes arising from damage to real estate or personal property can be brought to civil court, seeking reimbursement for repairs or replacement.
Real Estate: Issues related to property ownership, boundaries, easements, and breaches of lease agreements can all be part of civil litigation.
Business & Commercial Law: Disputes between businesses, such as contract breaches, shareholder disagreements, or unfair business practices, often fall under civil litigation.
Employment Law: Issues like wrongful termination, discrimination, or unpaid wages can be litigated in civil court.
Family Law: While divorce itself isn’t a civil lawsuit, disputes related to child custody, child support, or alimony can involve civil litigation.
Estate Law: Wills, trusts, and probate matters can sometimes involve civil litigation if there are disagreements among beneficiaries or challenges to the validity of the documents.
