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Litigator

A lawyer who handles court cases.

Litigation

The process of filing claims in court and ultimately going to trial.

Trial Courts

Determine the facts of a particular dispute and apply to those facts the law given by earlier appellate court.

Alternate dispute resolution

Any other formal or informal process used to settle disputes without resorting to a trial.

Jurisdiction

A court's power to hear a case.

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

A court has the authority to hear a particular case.

Personal Jurisdiction

The legal authority to require the defendant to stand trial, pay judgements, and the like.

Summons

The court's written notice that a lawsuit has been filed against the defendant

Court Systems

One naitionwide system of