Manassas Civil Litigation Attorneys Ready To Fight For Your Rights
Few Americans relish the thought of settling their differences in a civil court, but when negotiation fails, civil courts offer a public venue for airing both sides of a dispute before a judge or jury. Still, whether you are the person filing the suit (the plaintiff) or the person on the receiving end (the defendant), going to court can be a high-stress, high-stakes activity.
At Bristle Schulze, the members of our civil litigation team, led by attorney Cloyd Allen Smith, understand the risks of being involved in a civil lawsuit, and we marshal our resources to fight for your goals. When a disagreement pits relative versus relative, we flex our litigation style to meet your needs. Our Northern Virginia civil litigation attorneys believe in a thorough approach to trial practice, taking the time to discover all the relevant facts. This diligence, combined with deep experience in practice areas such as family law and estate/trust law, ensures we are well-equipped to represent your interests in court.
Helping You Find Resolution In Challenging Family And Business Law Matters
Our litigators can help you in a wide span of civil matters, including:
- Contract disputes
- Trust and estate litigation
- Fiduciary complaints related to estate, trust and probate situations
- Litigated divorces, child custody disputes or challenges to child support requests
- Partition lawsuits to determine if jointly owned property can be sold
Many of the civil litigation cases we take on involve conflicts between family members, between family members identified by law and other loved ones, or between a family and a third-party fiduciary such as an estate administrator. Our firm’s attorneys draw upon our long history as a family law firm to find the best path through these relationships. We also use our focus on our role as counselors-at-law to help you take a step back and view your case as a judge or jury might – looking at what the facts and the law tell us.
Why Choose A NOVA Civil Litigation Attorney From Bristle Schulze?
Attorney Smith is one of scores of civil litigation lawyers in Northern Virginia. However, his personal and legal background sets him apart from nearly all of them.
Before becoming an attorney, he was an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, serving with distinction in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and elsewhere. His personality is that of a fighter – a calm, thoughtful, effective warrior, who has dedicated his life to fighting for others in need.
Additionally, attorney Smith has distinguished himself in lawsuits related to estate and trust law. Within his first year of practicing trust and estate litigation, Cloyd won a case in the Virginia Supreme Court, successfully arguing that a trust is not a contract that can be enforced against a beneficiary. He also gained valuable trial-related experience by interning at the United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., and the Public Defender’s Office in Alexandria, Virginia, as well as clerking for the Honorable Richard E. Gardiner of the Fairfax County Circuit Court.
In the family law practice area, attorney Anna Bristle has represented clients in divorce and other civil disputes in local, Commonwealth and federal courts. She is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Time Is Fleeting – Request An Appointment Today
If you are considering filing a civil lawsuit in Manassas, you must do it before the statute of limitations expires on the claim you are making. Find out how to approach your case by giving our office a call at 703-278-2027 or filling out our online contact form. Our firm works with clients throughout Northern Virginia (NOVA).