Civil Practice Lawyers
11,982 verified civil practice attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Civil Practice counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Personal: - Married to Laura Hollis Holleman of Memphis, Tennessee (1983) - Three Children: Sarah Gant Holleman, University of Mississippi; Leslie Dea...
Jordan A. Shaw is a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP.
Peter Michael Spingola is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil litigation, trial practice and 42 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree fro...
Mr. Benjamin Douglas McAninch is a lawyer practicing civil practice, trial practice, medical malpractice and 1 other area of law.
Mr. Niels Murphy is a lawyer practicing civil trial, business litigation, complex commercial litigation and 32 other areas of law.
Taggart Howard began his legal career working for the Office of the District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District in April of 1998. As a Deputy Dis...
Elizabeth Ballentine Mason is a lawyer practicing civil practice, commercial liability, medical malpractice defense and 2 other areas of law. Elizabet...
Over two decades of practicing law, Robert F. Goings has earned a reputation as one of the leading trial lawyers in South Carolina, known for taking o...
Mr. Andrew L.
Fellow: International Municipal Lawyer's Association, Code Enforcement Section, Vice-Chair (2014).
Christopher Chad Sabis is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, chancery and equity and 11 other areas of law. Chris...
My name is Jeremy T. Cranford.
Melissa Lynn Pietrzyk is a lawyer practicing civil practice, medical malpractice, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Melissa received a B.S. deg...
Robert S. Keith II is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, mold litigation, civil practice and 10 other areas of law.
Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict.
Mark David Gilwit is a lawyer practicing civil practice, trial practice, personal injury law and 4 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree fro...
W. Trent Steele was born in Staunton, Virginia, but has been a lifelong resident of South Florida.
A native of Syracuse, NY, William (Bill) Fortino practices family law, including divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, property division,...
Mr. Theodore Joseph Messina III is a lawyer practicing litigation, civil practice, consumer and 9 other areas of law.
Scott Elliot Smith is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, complex litigation, civil practice and 7 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degr...
Joseph E. Riley is a lawyer practicing civil practice, counseling in contract, corporate and 5 other areas of law.
Christen Elizabeth Luikart is a lawyer practicing business litigation, securities & banking, finra/sec/state regulatory and 28 other areas of law. Chr...
Member, Moot Court Honor Board. Production Editor, Suffolk Journal of Trial and Appellate Advocacy, 1996-1998.
Chris Cadem concentrates his practice on litigation matters in both civil and criminal cases. His experience includes numerous successful trials and a...
Richard E. Palumbo, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island.
Mr. Luis M.
Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Alpha Delta (Treasurer, University of Richmond Chapter). Note Author: "Taking Superfund Presumptive Remedies to the Brownfields Ar...
After serving as an officer and military attorney in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, I returned to Lawrenceville, Georgia, where I have been in private pract...
Mykhaylo Vsevolodskyy is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil practice, civil rights and 6 other areas of law. Mykhaylo has been licensed for...
Robert J Wichowski is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, mortgages, foreclosures and 10 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Ru...
Jay Barry Myerson is a lawyer practicing civil practice, family law, children and 9 other areas of law. Jay Barry received a B.A. degree from Georgeto...
Sean Phillip Saval is a lawyer practicing civil practice, consumer fraud, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law. Sean received a B.A. degree fro...
Ibiere Seck is a lawyer practicing civil practice, civil rights, personal injury and 7 other areas of law. Ibiere received a B.A. degree from Northeas...
Daren A. Luma is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, civil practice and 5 other areas of law.
Atty. Anne Berleman Kearney is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice, municipal law and 1 other area of law.
Philadelphia Magazine Pennsylvania SuperLawyers Top 100 in both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, Newsweek Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top...
Jonathan Marc Cooper is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, arbitration, breach of contract and 21 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. de...
Lori F. Bessler is a lawyer practicing buying and selling of businesses, business litigation, civil practice and 8 other areas of law.
Edward Mark Wenger is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, class actions, constitutional law and 12 other areas of law. Edward received a B.S. degr...
William T Treas is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, catastrophe litigation, commercial property and 4 other areas of law. William has been licen...
Mr. Brian Lucas Shrader is a lawyer practicing civil practice, commercial litigation, consumer law and 4 other areas of law.
Jacob D. Thomas is a civil litigation and construction lawyer in McKinney, TX, who has been helping individuals and businesses with their legal needs ...
John C Hentschel is a lawyer practicing civil practice, general practice, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from...
Matthew Kendall Edling is a lawyer practicing environmental law, business litigation, employment & securities litigation and 13 other areas of law. Ma...
Mr. Edward John Page is a lawyer practicing 215, alternative dispute resolution, aviation law and 14 other areas of law.
Jill Knellinger Schmidt is a lawyer practicing civil practice, commercial law, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. Jill received a B.S. degree f...
James Thomas Young is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business law, civil practice and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Indian...
Howard M. Hughes is the Managing Partner of the Hughes Law Firm.
Mr. Coughlin has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2004.
Sonia Marie Diaz is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Sonia Marie receive...
Joanne Catherine Ludwikowski is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, civil practice, personal injury and 5 other areas of law. Joanne receive...
Mr. Robert Anthony Hartsoe is a lawyer practicing business law, partnership law, construction law and 19 other areas of law.
Phi Delta Phi. Recipient, Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Ms. Anne Elizabeth Raymond is a lawyer practicing business law, civil practice, commercial law and 13 other areas of law.
Kathy L Torregano is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, civil practice and 3 other areas of law. Kathy received a B.A. degree from Loyola Univ...
Gail C. Bradford practices at Dean, Ringers, Morgan and Lawton, P.A.
Joshua Seth Ferrell practices at Ferrell & Brown, PLLC Read Full Bio
John “Jack” Wilenchik is a litigation and trial lawyer who handles cases in various areas including business and employment law, civil rights, lawsuit...
A highly regarded civil trial attorney, Jesse Kibort is a co-founder of Parker Daniels Kibort LLC. Based in Minneapolis, Jesse has vigorously represen...
Mr. Stephen Andrew Kennedy is a lawyer practicing copyright, trademark litigation, business litigation and 131 other areas of law.
What is Civil Practice?
Civil Practice is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, civil practice sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way civil practice works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Civil Practice attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Civil Practice lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 11,982 verified civil practice attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Civil Practice attorney?
Most people contact a civil practice lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for civil practice representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a civil practice lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 11,982 civil practice attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Civil Practice attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a civil practice lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of civil practice experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Civil Practice lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a civil practice lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for civil practice attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side civil practice work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing civil practice needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about civil practice
How quickly can a civil practice lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a civil practice lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many civil practice attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical civil practice matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are civil practice lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between civil practice and the related practice areas?
Civil Practice overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find civil practice attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the civil practice roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Civil Practice Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Civil Practice by State
All states →Find civil practice attorneys in every US state. Each state link opens a hub with verified attorneys, the state filing deadline, and a free attorney match.