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Contract disputes, debt recovery and matters before the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Civil litigation is the resolution of disputes between private parties through the court system. Most matters never reach trial — they are resolved through negotiation, mediation, or settlement before the steps of the courthouse. The litigation that does reach trial requires preparation that begins on the first day of instruction.
We act for individuals and businesses across T&T in civil disputes ranging from small debt recovery to multi-million-dollar commercial matters.
Litigation is expensive and time-consuming. The most valuable thing we can do for many clients is prevent the matter from going to trial through firm pre-action protocol correspondence, well-prepared mediation, or negotiated settlement on terms the client can live with. Where settlement is not available, we prepare matters thoroughly and represent clients firmly through every stage of proceedings.
Our first task in any civil matter is to assess the merits honestly. Some claims are strong and should be pursued. Others have weaknesses that the other side will exploit, and the client is better served knowing this at the outset than discovering it on the day of trial. We tell clients which kind of case they have.
It depends entirely on the matter. Simple debt recovery may resolve in three to six months. Complex commercial disputes can take two to four years to reach trial, and longer if appealed. We provide a realistic estimate at the start.
Costs vary widely with the complexity of the matter, the volume of evidence and the level of court. We discuss fee structures at the initial consultation.
In most civil matters, the losing party is ordered to pay a portion of the winning party’s legal costs. The amount depends on the court’s costs scale and is rarely the full amount actually incurred.
Almost always. Mediation is faster, cheaper and more flexible than trial. It also preserves business relationships in commercial disputes.
Book a consultation. We respond to every enquiry within one business day. Our initial conversation is straightforward — we listen, ask the questions that matter, and tell you honestly where you stand.
Book a Consultation Or call +1 (868) 712-7971Civil litigation services from Jesse Paul & Co. Attorneys-at-Law, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago: breach of contract, debt recovery, commercial and property disputes, negligence and personal injury claims, judicial review, injunctions, defamation, Equal Opportunity Tribunal matters, and appeals to the Court of Appeal. Call or WhatsApp +1 (868) 712-7971.