Civil Defense

We Prevent Unnecessary Losses by Defending You in Civil Lawsuits

You should always defend yourself against a civil debt-related lawsuit even if you believe that you may owe money. The law offers protections to debtors and requires that the party bringing the claim prove its case. An experienced attorney can properly evaluate your case and discuss available defenses and likely outcomes.

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You need to assert all defenses available to you. Perhaps there were flaws in the initial contract, or it could be that the debt is so old that the lawsuit is now barred. It could be that you were a victim of identity theft and were not even the person that incurred the debt. Whatever the case may be, you have to defend against the case or you risk losing.

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The namesake lawyer at the firm of Pratt & Wall has experience defending clients against almost all types of civil lawsuits. We have saved our clients thousands of dollars. Our attorney is often able to negotiate favorable results and has the skill to take a case to trial when required.

We strive to make the legal process as easy and affordable as possible for our clients. We offer free initial consultations and accept payment plans.

The Benefit of Hiring an Experienced Civil Defense Attorney

Georgia's court rules, civil procedure and evidence rules and requirements are complicated and unforgiving. Failing to raise an issue in a timely manner may cause you to waive a valid and potentially successful defense.

 Mistakes such as filing documents even one day late or misreading a summons or notice can be detrimental to your defense. Failing to answer a lawsuit in a timely fashion will unquestionably result in a default judgment.

People often say, “I never got notice of a court date.” That may be true. When you are served with a lawsuit, you must take the steps required to show that you are denying the claim and presenting a defense.

If you do not do so, you have waived your right to receive any further notices, including notices of the court date. You can avoid this by having an experienced attorney help you fight the case.

Our lawyer has handled these types of claims for almost a decade and a half. We know the affirmative defenses and evidence needed to win a case. You can read what some of our past clients have to say.

Avoid Mistakes Contact Our Experienced Attorney Today!

Even if you think there is no defense in your case, you may be surprised at what we can do to defend your rights. You need a strong civil lawsuit defense when faced with debt collection litigation.

Schedule a free initial consultation with our firm by sending us an email or calling (770) 614-4811. Based in Suwanee, we work with people across the region.