Legal processes are complicated and can be difficult to understand by a layman, but it is important to know the basics. If you need to defend yourself through the legal system, it is best to arm yourself with all of the knowledge you can. For example, there is some murkiness about what exactly the term ‘litigation’ means. Most seem to believe that litigation and lawsuit can be used interchangeably, but its definition is more nuanced than that.
When an individual has been wronged and decides to invoke their legal right to defense, the process of litigation has begun. All actions that individual takes to defend themselves through the legal system are part of litigation This includes any official action taken before, during, and after a suit. It also does not necessarily require that a suit be filed at all. Arbitration or settlements which do not involve the court at all still count as litigation. The term denotes any action that an individual takes to defend their rights through the legal system, whether those actions lead to a court or not.

To help you with the maze like legal system, and through the process of litigation specifically, there’s no better lawyer than Karl Heideck. He is an attorney based in Philadelphia (and surrounding areas) who specializes in risk management and compliance. Over Karl Heideck’s ten years of practicing law he has also garnered experience in the areas of corporate law, product liability, commercial litigation, legal research, legal writing, and employment law. Karl Heideck’s education is also stellar, first pursuing an English and Literature degree at Swarthmore during his undergraduate work, finally graduating from the Tempe University Beasley School of Law.
While getting his start in Philadelphia, Karl Heideck filed and responded to complaints on behalf of his firm’s clients. This gave him immediate hands on experience with all levels of litigation: pre-trial to post-trial, defendants or appeals, Karl Heideck had experience in every aspect. He is now back in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his home state. With his many years of experience leading up to his private practice, he is ready to help you with your litigation needs.
For more information, view Karl Heideck’s LinkedIn profile.
Rainbow34 February 23, 2017
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