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Civil litigation in the Netherlands

Plaintiffs and the defendants in civil litigations in the Netherlands are represented by litigation attorneys. They can also be called litigators or trial attorneys. They are responsible for all aspects of litigation, including discovery, investigation, pleadings and trial through to the settlement and appeal stages.

CIVIL LITIGATION LAWYER SERVING AMSTERDAM

Civil lawsuits based on business or individual disputes are quite common in the Netherlands. You are likely to be involved in a civil lawsuit. This can cause you to lose your business, personal life and sense of stability. To resolve the matter quickly and without causing any chaos, it is best to contact a respected Dutch law firm that specializes in civil litigation. MAAK Attorneys in Amsterdam and the surrounding areas is your best choice.

Our team of Dutch lawyers is well-versed in law and has extensive experience in civil litigation in the Netherlands. Our team is well-equipped to take the time to understand the details and to negotiate or litigate to solve the issue.

CIVIL LITIGATION REASONS

MAAK Attorneys’ civil litigation lawyers are skilled at representing you, regardless of whether you are the plaintiff/defendant. Our Dutch attorneys will fight hard to correct a wrong, honour an agreement or get compensation for damages on your behalf. We are also ready to defend your rights against unwarranted attacks on your reputation and business. The civil litigation attorneys in the Netherlands can provide legal representation for individuals, partnerships, or corporations.

TYPES OF CIVIL LITIGATION in the Netherlands

There are many types of civil litigation cases. MAAK Attorneys in The Netherlands is well-versed in all of them.

  • Business-Related Litigation
  • Fraud
  • Breach of contract
  • Unfair business practices
  • Business disputes
  • Covenants of non-compete
  • Breach of warranties
  • Medical malpractice
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Litigation concerning construction defects
  • Preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions

These court orders are specific and will force the opposing party or their agent to perform, or refrain from, a particular act. Injunctions give us more leverage as failure to comply with an injunction can result in civil or criminal penalties.

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS – CIVIL LITIGATION IN NETHERLANDS

The statute of limitations in civil litigations differs depending on the type of case and the parties being sued.  Our Dutch civil litigation lawyers are knowledgeable about these variations and will ensure that your case is dealt with within the time limits.

CONTACT OUR AMSTERDAM CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY

MAAK Attorneys prides itself on providing personal attention to each client. Our civil litigation lawyers are compassionate and effective. We will take your concerns seriously, and answer your questions quickly and patiently. Our Dutch attorneys will keep you informed about any changes in civil litigation law.

Our attorneys in the Netherlands have a high success rate in negotiations and are often able to negotiate a positive settlement without ever having to go to court. If the dispute can’t be resolved by negotiation, however, you can rely on our courtroom skills.

We have the ability to bring in experts from the relevant fields to your case (financial, medical, or engineering) to testify for you and convince the court that your case is just. MAAK Advocaten can be reached by phone, email or via our contact form.

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