Civil litigation with commercial discipline
Itkin Law represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation throughout California — contract claims, fraud and misrepresentation, real property disputes, and the wide territory of disagreements that end up in Superior Court. We bring the same discipline to a civil case that we bring to commercial work: early case assessment, a litigation budget you approve, and strategy driven by the outcome you actually need.
Many of our civil matters arrive from business clients — an owner's personal dispute, a real estate problem, a contract signed as an individual. One firm, one standard, whichever hat you're wearing.
Civil matters we take on
- Breach of contract between individuals or with businesses
- Fraud, misrepresentation, and financial elder abuse claims
- Real estate and property disputes, including easements and boundary claims
- Landlord–tenant and commercial lease disputes
- Loan, promissory note, and personal guarantee disputes
- Defamation and interference claims
- Judgment enforcement and defense
- Demand letters, mediation, and pre-litigation strategy
Resolution on your terms
Civil cases are won with preparation and leverage. We move early — targeted demand letters, strategic filings, and motions that put pressure where it changes behavior. When settlement serves you, we negotiate from strength; when it doesn't, we are prepared to try the case.
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a civil lawsuit in California?
Filing fees for most California Superior Court civil cases run a few hundred dollars; the real cost is attorney time. After a free consultation we scope a budget for each phase, and for some matters we can structure flat fees.
Is there a deadline to bring my claim?
Yes — California statutes of limitations range from months to several years depending on the claim, and government claims have much shorter windows. If you think you have a claim, talk to a lawyer promptly; waiting can extinguish it.
Can you defend me if I've been sued?
Yes. We defend individuals and businesses in civil actions, including on short deadlines — if you've been served, contact us before your response is due.
