Pre-Litigation
The stage before a lawsuit is filed, involving investigation, negotiation, and attempts to resolve disputes.
What is Pre-Litigation?
Pre-Litigation refers to the phase before filing a lawsuit, including investigation, demand letters, settlement negotiations, and dispute resolution efforts to resolve conflicts without formal court action.
Why It Matters?
It reduces costs, expedites resolution, and preserves relationships while assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a potential case.
Example
A personal injury attorney sends a pre-litigation demand letter to the insurance company before filing a lawsuit for accident damages.
Related Terms
Mediation
Litigation