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Civil Litigation

If you have to resort to court action to remedy a situation or have been served with a court notice, experience makes all the difference. JCL Legal has the experience and know-how to achieve an economical, efficient and effective result for you.

Our civil litigation lawyers combine business and mediation experience to guide you through the litigation labyrinth in a no nonsense practical manner. We commence by listening to discover and understand your problem. It is not until we have fully understood the circumstances and the result that you wish to achieve, that we will make any suggestions. In giving advice we fully explain both the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a particular course.

Going to court

Going to Court we believe is the last step which must be undertaken with care and wherever possible it is better to negotiate a settlement. To that end our team is trained in mediation to best represent your case. If a decision is made to proceed by way of litigation we take the time to fully explain the process. Our aim is to minimise the costs and stress that litigation brings, by giving you the knowledge and keeping you fully informed.

Experienced Civil Litigation lawyers

Based in Sydney CBD our Civil Litigation lawyers at JCL Legal have a wealth of experience assisting clients both large and small, in Tribunals and courts, from Local Court to the High Court of Australia.

Speak with a local Sydney law firm that has your needs as its primary consideration, where you can receive honest and experienced legal advice. Our team is available to discuss your matter whether it be large or small.

Our Solicitors have expertise in the following areas:

  • Assisting companies and individuals recover outstanding debts

  • Issuing Letters of Demand

  • Enforcement of contractual agreements

  • Employment disputes

  • Neighbourhood disputes

  • Disputes with Councils

  • Building disputes

Common questions we get asked

Civil litigation in NSW covers a broad range of disputes, from breach of contract to debt recovery and negligence. There are many misunderstandings surrounding the litigation process which can be confusing, so to assist, we have provided some general answers below to several of the most common queries our team of civil litigation lawyers are asked.

As each dispute is individual, the below information is provided only as an assistance to understand some of the aspects regarding civil litigation, and cannot be considered as legal advice.

Civil litigation is a legal dispute between two or more parties (individuals or businesses) seeking money damages or specific performance, rather than criminal sanctions. Common cases include breach of contract, debt recovery, and property disputes.

No. In fact, the vast majority of civil disputes are resolved out of court. We utilise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation and negotiation, to settle your matter quickly and save you significant legal costs.

Under the Limitation Act 1969 (NSW), the general time limit to commence civil proceedings for a breach of contract or an action in tort (like negligence) is 6 years from the date the cause of action occurred.

If you are served with a Statement of Claim and fail to file a formal defense within 28 days, the other party can apply for a “default judgment” against you. This means they win the case automatically and can begin enforcing the debt.

Generally, the successful party in a civil litigation matter will be awarded a “costs order” by the Court. This requires the unsuccessful party to pay a significant portion (usually 60% to 70%) of the winning party’s legal fees.

A Letter of Demand is a formal letter sent by our lawyers to the opposing party, outlining your legal claim and demanding a specific action (usually payment) within a set timeframe before court proceedings are initiated.

We represent clients across all relevant jurisdictions in New South Wales, including the Local Court, the District Court, the Supreme Court of NSW, and the Federal Court of Australia, depending on the monetary value and complexity of your claim.

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