When individuals or businesses seek money damages for injuries, need to force someone to take action, or want to stop someone from committing a non-criminal act, they need legal help from a civil attorney. Attorney at Law John A. Rorem in Gig Harbor, WA, discusses ways in which a civil attorney can provide such legal help. His law firm represents clients in civil matters throughout the Seattle area.

Here are a few types of claims for which clients contact civil attorneys:  

• Money Damages: People who suffer personal injuries often seek money damages as compensation for their losses. Injuries due to motor vehicle collisions, on-the-job accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products can require filing claims with insurance companies or civil actions in court, which will involve the services of a civil attorney.
• Injunctions: Filing a civil suit to obtain an injunction can stop someone from committing an act that violates civil laws or regulations, such as constructing a building that violates zoning ordinances or restrictions. A civil attorney may represent an individual, a group of people, or an organization in suits for injunctions.
• Specific Performance: People and businesses seeking to force someone to take action can file civil lawsuits for specific performance. For example, a homeowner signs a contract to sell his home, but changes his mind, breaches the contract, and refuses to sell. The purchaser can hire a civil attorney to file a suit for specific performance, to force the homeowner to complete the sale.    

When you need legal help with a civil case, contact Attorney John A. Rorem. His law firm provides experienced, vigorous representation for those who need a real estate, personal injury, or other civil attorney. Call (253) 858-5358 for a consultation appointment, and visit his website for more information.