Bock & Battina, LLP | Counselors and Attorneys at Law

Bock & Battina, LLP main office is located in the Warehouse District of downtown Minneapolis. Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., alternative times are possible, by appointment, to discuss your appellate options.

Q: How does one begin to engage Bock & Battina, LLP?
A: Contact Bock & Battina, LLP for a 20-minute consultation.

Q: What should I do if I have been sued?
A: If you have been sued, you should talk to a lawyer immediately. There are court-imposed deadlines and procedures that you will have to follow to protect your rights. An attorney with Bock & Battina, LLP will ensure that every deadline is met and all the appropriate court procedures are followed and will handle your case with utmost professionalism.

Q: What is a summons and complaint?
A: A summons is a legal document usually served with a complaint (lawsuit). It requires you to respond to the allegations in the complaint within a specified time period. If you do not respond within that time period, you are in default and a judgment may be entered against you.

Q: What is a default judgment?
A: If you have been served with a lawsuit, you are required to respond within a specified period of time. If you failed to do so, a court may enter a default judgment against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint, usually a monetary award to the other party.

Q: What will it cost to prosecute or defend a law suit?
A: How much your matter will ultimately cost depends on a variety of factors. Litigation matters are difficult to estimate for fees and costs. Our lawyers typically work on an hourly basis, and attorney rates are generally are reflective of the level of knowledge and experience of a particular lawyer. Another influencing factor is whether settlement can be reached. Sometimes, the parties are able to reach a satisfactory settlement through the use of an alternative dispute resolution process, which can significantly reduce your cost. However, proceeding through trial generally takes much more time and will increase the costs. Depending on the type of case, additional expenses may be incurred for investigative materials or retention of expert witnesses. Clients receive regular and periodic time accounting statements, so as a client, you will see everything that is done on your case and where every dollar is spent.

Q: Do you handle contingency fee cases?
A: We will consider taking your case on a contingency fee basis on a case-by-case basis. In order to determine if we are able to handle your case on a contingency fee arrangement, we will need to talk with you about the facts and details about your case.

Q: What is ADR and do I have to participate?
A: ADR is an acronym that stands for alternative dispute resolution. Alternative dispute resolution is as the name implies, a myriad of alternatives to settling disputes by means other than litigation; e.g., mediation, arbitration, med-arb (a combination), mini-trials, etc. Such procedures, which are usually less costly and more expeditious, are increasingly being used in commercial and labor disputes, divorce actions, in resolving motor vehicle and medical malpractice tort claims, and in other disputes that would likely otherwise involve court litigation. In many jurisdictions ADR is a statutory requirement, and the parties must attempt to resolve their disputes through such prior to a specified point in a law suit; in fact, the court will actually require proof it has been performed.

Q: What is mediation?
A: Mediation is a voluntary, private, informal dispute resolution process in which a neutral third person (e.g., retired judge, disinterested attorney, subject matter specialist, etc.), the mediator, helps disputing parties to reach settlement. The mediator has no power to impose a decision or resolution upon the parties.

Q: What is arbitration?
A: Arbitration is a process of dispute resolution in which a neutral third person (e.g., retired judge, disinterested attorney, subject matter specialist, etc.), the arbitrator, renders a decision after a hearing at which both parties have an opportunity to be heard. Where arbitration is voluntary, the disputing parties select an arbitrator who has the power to render a binding decision. Arbitration can be binding or nonbinding and that designation will be made prior to any hearings.

Learn more how Bock & Battina, LLP can help you achieve your legal goals. Contact Bock & Battina, LLP for a 20-minute consultation.

Bock & Battina, LLP
attorneys@bockbattina.com

Minnesota:
333 Washington Ave. No., #404
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Direct: (612) 465-0070

Wisconsin:
800 Carmichael Road, #113
Hudson, WI 54016
Direct: (715) 494-0080

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