Complex Litigation and Your Attorney

What you should know about South Carolina law

Being served with a lawsuit is a troubling experience.  But what if you are served with more than one at the same time, or with one that involves multiple parties—leaving you in a quagmire of sticky and complex legal issues?  Turn to the South Carolina law firm of Young Clement Rivers, LLP.  We have over 175 years of experience handling complex litigation.

What is complex litigation?

Complex litigation refers to multi-party, and sometimes multi-forum, lawsuits that arise from a singular transaction or course of conduct undertaken by an individual or business.  Some examples include products liability, which may result in a mass tort lawsuit due to the numerous consumers injured by the product, or commercial disaster cases, such as when an airplane crashes and results in hundreds of wrongful death claims.

Essentially, almost any type of litigation can be considered complex if it involves more than one plaintiff claiming a breach in one or more areas of law.

How is complex litigation handled?

Complex litigation must be handled very differently than other types of legal issues.  First of all, the negative ramifications of it are enormous.  Fines and damages could total millions of dollars.  It could lead to the complete loss of your business.  At all times, your SC attorney must understand the gravity of your situation, and craft a defense plan to match it.

There are several ways to mitigate the effects of complex litigation including:

  • Exploring trial alternatives, such as arbitration, mediation, or negotiated settlements
  • Narrowing the issues intended to be resolved via trial
  • Setting deadlines for raising and resolving special defenses, as well as liability and damages
  • Using expert testimony or witnesses
  • Setting limitations on cross-examination
  • Requesting a jury waiver
  • Issuing special jury instructions
  • Making stipulations about the admissibility of exhibits

Contact our Charleston legal practice today

The benefits of having a SC lawyer utilize tactics like these on your behalf are numerous.  Young Clement Rivers, LLP has the highly qualified and seasoned South Carolina advocates that you need.  Do not walk into a courtroom unprepared for complex litigation.  Discuss your case with an attorney in Charleston from our firm today, call 843-577-4000.