A lawsuit begins with a Petition , followed by an Answer and often a Counterclaim. Georgia Law then allows 6 months of Discovery before a case is put on a trial calendar.
Georgia law and public policy encourages parties to settle their cases before trial to eliminate risk, avoid unnecessary expense, and reach a satisfactory compromise.
The Outlaw Firm excels in negotiating and mediating settlements through a combination of patience, perseverance, and persuasion. Most courts provide Alternative Dispute Resolution services, and we prepare ourselves and our clients for mediation with knowledge of the facts and the law that shape successful outcomes.
The vast majority of our cases settle.We approach negotiation and mediation with skill, experience, effort, and strategy that helps settle cases. Lead Counsel Blue Spruell is a Georgia certified mediator and uses his mediation skills to negotiate favorable settlements for our clients.
The Outlaw Firm has a reputation for winning at trial, which also help in negotiating a settlement of all contested issues.