CIVIL LAW PRACTICE
Civil Litigation Lawyer
Protection of property and personal rights, representation in civil disputes, case preparation and litigation in court.
Kharkiv · Kyiv · Odesa
Since 2012
legal practice
Courts at all levels
from preparing a claim to appellate review
Case strategy
claims · evidence · procedural risks
CIVIL LAW
Civil disputes we handle
Civil cases cover a broad range of property and personal legal relationships. Each category of dispute requires its own legal framework, evidence and procedural strategy.
01
Family disputes
Divorce, child support, division of property, children and other family disputes.
02
Inheritance matters
Acceptance of inheritance, deadlines, wills, recognition of rights and disputes between heirs.
03
Real estate and property
Ownership rights, transactions, use of property and protection of property rights.
04
Contract disputes
Performance, termination and invalidity of contracts, and consequences of breach.
05
Debt recovery
Debts, loans, promissory notes, monetary obligations and defence against unfounded recovery claims.
06
Damages
Property and non-pecuniary damage, losses and compensation for harm caused.
07
Land disputes
Land rights, boundaries, use of land plots, transactions and remedying violations.
08
Housing disputes
Use of residential property, occupancy, eviction, registration and other housing disputes.
09
Honour, dignity and reputation
Protection of honour, dignity and business reputation, and disputes concerning published information.
10
Legal facts
Establishing facts of birth, death, family relationships, residence and other legally relevant circumstances.
11
Consumer protection
Disputes concerning goods, services, contracts and compensation for consumer losses.
12
Other civil disputes
Disputes involving individuals that require judicial or pre-trial protection of civil rights.
CLIENT’S OBJECTIVE
What problem needs to be solved?
The same dispute can fall within different legal categories. The starting point should therefore be not only the area of law, but also the client’s specific objective.
Recover money
Debt, loan, losses, compensation or another monetary claim.
Recover property
Recovery of property, removal of obstacles to its use, or return of property unlawfully withheld.
Establish a right
Ownership, inheritance rights or another disputed civil right.
Challenge a transaction
Invalidity, termination of a contract, or defence against the other party’s claims.
Divide property
Joint marital property, shares, real estate and other assets.
Obtain an inheritance
Formalising inheritance rights and resolving disputes between heirs.
Establish a legal fact
Where a necessary circumstance cannot be confirmed through an administrative procedure.
Defend against a claim
Analysis of claims, objections, evidence and counterclaims.
CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
From dispute analysis to enforcement of the judgment
01
Dispute analysis
Facts, documents, deadlines, claims, litigation prospects and risks.
02
Preparing the position
Selecting the legal remedy, formulating claims and building the evidentiary basis.
03
Interim measures
Where justified, measures to preserve property or the possibility of enforcing the judgment.
04
Court proceedings
Procedural documents, evidence, expert examinations, witnesses and representation.
05
Review and appeal
Appeal and cassation where there are legal grounds.
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Enforcement
Legal work after judgment where the dispute requires further representation.
EVIDENCE AND STRATEGY
A civil case does not begin with the claim
Before going to court, it is necessary to determine not only what happened, but also which remedy corresponds to the infringed right, what facts must be proved and what evidence can establish them.
Incorrectly formulated claims, a missed deadline, missing evidence or the wrong defendant can affect the entire proceedings. The legal position is therefore developed before the first procedural document is filed.
In complex property disputes, we separately assess the need for expert examination, interim measures, disclosure or production of evidence, and the risks associated with actual enforcement of the future judgment.
Before proceedings begin, we check
✓ the appropriate remedy for the infringed right
✓ the proper parties to the dispute
✓ limitation periods
✓ documents and other evidence
✓ the need for expert examination
✓ grounds for interim measures
✓ counterclaims and objections
✓ prospects for enforcing the judgment
PARTIES TO THE DISPUTE
We represent claimants and defendants
01
Claimant
Assessment of prospects and selection of the appropriate remedy.
Preparation of claims and evidence.
Statement of claim and application for interim measures.
Representation at court hearings.
Appeals and enforcement support.
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Defendant
Analysis of the claim and the other party’s evidence.
Defence, objections and own evidence.
Counterclaim where grounds exist.
Protection of property against unjustified restrictions.
Representation and appeals against decisions.
PROPERTY DISPUTES
When the dispute concerns property and money
In property cases, the court outcome is not the only consideration: preserving an asset, recovering property and actually enforcing the judgment can be equally important.
Real estate
Apartments, houses, premises, shares and ownership rights.
Division of property
Determining the composition of property, shares and methods of division.
Monetary claims
Recovery of debts, losses and other monetary obligations.
Inherited property
Disputes over the estate, heirs’ rights and shares.
Seizures and restrictions
Assessment of the grounds for restrictions on disposal of property and available remedies.
Enforcement of judgment
Assessment of the practical ability to recover property or funds after judgment.
Contract disputes
Performance of obligations, termination of contracts, invalidity of transactions and consequences of breach.
Protection of ownership
Recognition of rights, recovery of property and removal of obstacles to its use.
OBJECTIVE OF REPRESENTATION
Possible outcomes in a civil case
The legal objective is determined after analysing the circumstances, evidence and parties’ claims. A specific court outcome cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Recognition or protection of ownership rights
Recovery of funds
Compensation for property and non-pecuniary damage
Dismissal of unfounded claims against the client
Termination or invalidation of a transaction
Division of property or determination of shares
Removal of obstacles to the use of property
Establishment of a legally relevant fact
Settlement on terms acceptable to the client
CIVIL LITIGATION LAWYER
Hennadii Laguta
Attorney · Managing Partner at MAGISTERS
Legal practice since 2012. Representation in civil and family disputes, property, inheritance and other civil matters.
FEES
Legal fees
Fees depend on the type of dispute, volume of documents, stage of proceedings, number of court hearings and the scope of work required.
Consultation
from UAH 1,000
Document preparation
from UAH 2,500
Court representation
from UAH 15,000
Comprehensive case representation
from UAH 20,000
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Brief answers to questions that most often arise before civil proceedings begin and while a case is being heard.
Can the prospects of a case be assessed before filing a claim?
Yes. This requires reviewing the facts, documents, deadlines, potential claims and evidence available to both sides. Such an assessment is not a guarantee of the outcome, but it helps identify risks and whether litigation is appropriate.
What should I do if a claim has already been filed against me?
The claim and its attachments should be obtained and analysed, the relief sought and evidence reviewed, procedural deadlines checked, and the defendant’s position determined. Depending on the circumstances, a defence, evidence, applications, motions or a counterclaim may be filed.
Can property be frozen before the court issues a judgment?
Where provided by law, the court may be asked to apply interim measures. Whether grounds exist and whether a particular measure is proportionate are assessed in light of the circumstances of the case.
Do I have to attend court in person?
Not in every case. Whether the matter can be handled by a representative and whether personal attendance is required depend on the nature of the dispute, the procedural situation and the actions that need to be taken.
Can a civil dispute be resolved by settlement?
Yes. If the parties reach acceptable terms, the dispute may be resolved by a settlement agreement, subject to procedural law and the client’s interests.
Do you handle cases in other regions of Ukraine?
Yes. Our main practice locations are Kharkiv, Kyiv and Odesa; where necessary, we can also handle civil cases in other regions of Ukraine.