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1. Budget Cuts and Impact on Litigation

2. As a litigator in civil rights and special
education, it is impossible to ignore
the impact of the state’s budget woes
on litigation.

3. Often, we’re asked “Should I sue”?

4. When choosing the litigation route i.e.
bringing your case to a Judge and/or
Jury to decide, there are so many
factors beyond even the facts of your
case to consider. This is because
judges and juries are people too.

5. They represent the people who may
have been foreclosed upon, or the
person who just doesn’t like your tie.
These folks are potentially your
neighbors or people just like you and
your family. They have preconceived
notions and ideas.

6. Yes, it is true that not all cases can
avoid going through the court
processes, but often times (and the
caselaw and rules of court suggest
this) the preference is to keep your
case out of court

7. – yes I’m an attorney who makes a
living out of going to court – but I’m
telling you the cost benefit with
budget crisis in all aspects of our lives
makes litigation a true last resort
option

8. Here are just a few things to consider
before you ask “Should I sue”?:

9. 1. Have I tried all informal means of
resolving my case by problem solving,
considering alternative solutions to
resolve my matter or involving a
neutral person with experience in your
matters such as an attorney or in
special education cases, a mediation
only option (no attorneys allowed).

10. 2. Is there some other process
available to me such as an internal
complaint process, a state or federal
complaint process or an internally
offered mediation process?

11. 3. Will my potential for “damages” I
can obtain through a lawsuit be worth
the the benefit? This includes your
time (taking off of work to spend 5-10
or more days in court, paying experts
etc.), cost (experts, discovery, copies)
and attorney’s fees.

12. 4. What are the risks of losing and
your willingness to appeal your case.
In civil rights cases we are seeing a
huge sympathy for “broke” states and
state entities and civil rights are being
harder and harder to win making an
appeal a much likelier chance.

13. 5. If your suing simply to vindicate a
right, make sure that you have the
financial and emotional staying power
to fight your case as long as necessary.

14. This is not an exhaustive list but it
would be doing any person or groups
of persons who intend to sue for civil
rights litigation – of any kind – not to
advise them of these facts.

15. The Leigh Law Group represents
individuals, families, employees,
parents, guardians and children who
have been injured by the unlawful acts
of others. As attorney advocates, we
provide each client with all options
available to them.

16. When Leigh Law Group acts on your
behalf, we demonstrate a strong
commitment to your case and are
relentless in our goals for seeking
remedies and justice.

17. Specialties include special education
attorney, federal court litigation, state
court litigation, disabilty
discrimination, disability rights
attorney, and civil rights. Please visit
us on the web at
http://www.leighlawgroup.com