As a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit, you may wonder what lawyers do and why they are needed in such a case. If you are a victim of a crime, you may want to seek justice in civil litigation rather than criminal court. Unlike criminal cases, plaintiffs have a lighter burden of proof. A criminal trial requires you to prove your case beyond a reasonable doubt, while civil litigation requires a less burdensome standard.

Legal roles of lawyers in civil cases

While lawyers are primarily responsible for representing the interests of clients in a lawsuit, their roles are also very diverse. They can be both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as accusers and witnesses in criminal cases. Appellate lawyers often represent the interests of plaintiffs and defendants in appeals. In addition to the above roles, they also act as investigators, gathering evidence for the record, and presenting oral arguments in … Read the rest >>>