If your dispute ends up in Court

In today’s climate, an increasing number of disputes are escalating to litigation. Going to court is not only costly but can also be a stressful and intimidating experience. 

If you are served with legal proceedings, it is important you seek immediate legal advice. If you do not file a defence within 28 days, default judgment may be entered against you without any further notice to you.

At Scoglio Law, we can help you with the following:

1.     Irregularities

Consider whether there are any irregularities in the claim and statement of claim and, if so, you may apply to have the claim set aside or the offending pleadings struck out.

2.     Defend the proceedings

Once we hear your version of events, we can provide legal advice about your grounds of defence to legal proceedings including any set-off arguments. If you also have a cause of action against the plaintiff, we can assist in pleading your counterclaim.

3.     Negotiate a resolution to the dispute

Our many years or experience in negotiation can help achieve a mutually satisfactory resolution of the dispute.

We are experienced litigators and negotiators of all types of commercial disputes. Over the last 26 years, Scoglio Law has resolved most corporate dispute matters through mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, rather than allowing them to escalate to court hearings. We focus on bringing timely resolutions to litigation matters in a cost-effective way.

If you have been served with legal proceedings or have any questions, please contact Tony Scoglio or Sarina Fair of Scoglio Law on (07) 3833 2100 or email info@scogliolaw.com.au.