Law Offices of Joseph R. Kafka

Civil litigation involves the representation of a party in a lawsuit. I represent both plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. The subject matter of the civil lawsuits I handle is varied and involves many factual situations, sometimes unique. Many times a party has never been in a lawsuit and this is their first experience with a legal proceeding.

The following are civil litigation matters I handle on behalf of clients: 

    - dispute over the sale of a business 

    - dispute over the validity of a trust or will 

    - dispute between beneficiaries of a trust or will 

    - removal of a mechanic's lien 

    - the ownership of real estate 

    - "lemon" law claim for a refund of the cost of a car 

    - dispute over interpretation of a contract or lease 

    - eviction of a tenant from an office, building or residence 

    - suitability of an investment 

    - defense of a dog owner whose animal bites a person 

    - dispute between partners to a business 

    - defense against attorney over fees 

    - enforcement of a claim against an estate 

    - set aside a default judgment 

    - defend against setting aside a default judgment 

    - defense of an ADA or disability discrimination claim made against a 

      business 

    - defense of an employer in a Labor Commission proceedings for wages