Receiving notice of a lawsuit is stressful, disruptive, and distracting. Even if the claims are without merit, you are required to respond to the lawsuit and follow procedural rules. Here’s the good news: An experienced attorney can guide you through the process and take much of the legal burden off your shoulders – letting you get back to business.

How to Respond to a Lawsuit: First Steps

Find an attorney with experience in the area of law related to your case as soon as possible. Answer deadlines are triggered by the date you were served with the lawsuit so do not delay in finding representation.

Business owners or executives facing a lawsuit should seek out a law firm that focuses on business or commercial litigation.

Other common practices areas that involve business owners or executives – in any industry – include:

• Labor & employment. These types of cases involve wage and hour claims or claims of discrimination or harassment. When seeking an attorney for these matters, be aware that some attorneys strictly represent employees, while others represent the employer’s side. Many business attorneys also have experience defending employers against labor & employment claims – both in civil courts and through government agencies, such as the Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
• OSHA defense. OSHA defense attorneys challenge OSHA citations, guiding employers through the OSHA reporting process, inspections, and...

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