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Bogin, Munns & Munns

Gainesville Civil Litigation Attorneys

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  1. What Types of Civil Cases Do We Handle in Alachua County?
  2. Property, Boundary, and Title Disputes in North Central Florida
  3. How Long Does a Civil Case Take in the 8th Judicial Circuit?
  4. What Are the Deadlines to File a Civil Lawsuit in Florida?
  5. Does Every Civil Case Go to Trial?
  6. Who Handles Civil Litigation at Our Gainesville Office
  7. Ready to Talk to a Gainesville Civil Litigation Attorney?
Gainesville Civil Litigation Lawyer

When a contract falls apart, a neighbor disputes your property line, or a business partner stops honoring the agreement, a Gainesville civil litigation lawyer is the practical next step once informal resolution has failed. We represent individuals, property owners, and businesses throughout Alachua County from our office on NW 8th Avenue.

Cases are heard in the 8th Judicial Circuit Court or, when federal jurisdiction applies, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Call our Gainesville office at 352-332-7688 for a free consultation.

What Types of Civil Cases Do We Handle in Alachua County?

Attorney reviewing legal documents at a desk with a laptop, gavel, and Lady Justice statueCivil litigation covers non-criminal disputes between individuals, businesses, or the two combined. If money is owed, a contract was broken, or property rights are contested, the resolution runs through civil court.

Cases we handle for Gainesville clients include:

The Gainesville office also maintains dedicated pages for business litigation, construction litigation, insurance litigation, and probate litigation. Those pages cover each area in greater depth.

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Property, Boundary, and Title Disputes in North Central Florida

Real property disputes are among the most common civil matters in Alachua County, and they turn on specifics: where a boundary actually sits, who holds an easement, and whether a deed contains an error that clouds title.

We handle boundary disputes, easement conflicts, quiet title actions, adverse possession claims, mortgage priority questions, and lien removal. These cases often require survey evidence, historical deed research, and title company coordination.

Rural Alachua County parcels, agricultural land, and older properties with imprecise legal descriptions raise these issues more often than newer subdivisions do.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection maintains land and water regulatory information relevant to property boundaries at floridadep.gov, which can matter when a dispute involves waterfront or wetland parcels.

How Long Does a Civil Case Take in the 8th Judicial Circuit?

Gavel in the foreground during a legal consultation between two peopleMost civil cases in Alachua County resolve in six months to two years, depending on complexity and whether the parties settle before trial. Simple contract disputes settle faster; property and multi-party cases take longer.

Civil cases in Alachua County are filed with the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Gainesville. Florida Courts publishes procedural and filing information at flcourts.gov. Federal civil cases are filed in the Middle District of Florida at flmd.uscourts.gov.

Most cases pass through discovery, where both sides exchange documents and take depositions, followed by court-ordered mediation before any trial date is set.

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What Are the Deadlines to File a Civil Lawsuit in Florida?

Missing the filing deadline permanently ends your right to sue. Deadlines vary by claim type under Florida Statutes Section 95.11.

Claim Type Deadline to File
Breach of written contract 5 years
Breach of oral contract 4 years
Fraud 4 years from discovery
Personal injury 2 years
Defamation 2 years
Actions involving real property Varies; often 4 to 7 years
Enforcing a judgment 20 years

If you are unsure which deadline applies to your dispute, contact us before acting. Some claims also carry pre-suit notice requirements that must be satisfied first.

Does Every Civil Case Go to Trial?

Melbourne Civil Litigation LawyerNo. Most civil disputes in Alachua County settle through negotiation or mediation before trial. Florida requires mediation in most circuit court civil cases before a trial date is set.

A neutral mediator facilitates settlement talks, and nothing said in mediation is admissible at trial. Mediation differs from arbitration: a mediator helps the parties reach their own agreement, while an arbitrator issues a binding decision. We prepare every case for trial, which strengthens our position at the mediation table.

Call 352-332-7688 or contact us online to discuss your civil dispute in Gainesville.

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Who Handles Civil Litigation at Our Gainesville Office

Adam S. Towers is a shareholder and the founding attorney of our Gainesville office, established in 2007. He has practiced since 2001 and focuses on civil litigation, real estate disputes, business conflicts, and inheritance litigation.

He is regularly retained by national title insurance companies to handle mortgage priority, lien removal, deed corrections, boundary disputes, easement disputes, and adverse possession claims. He is a graduate of Leadership Gainesville and a longtime community leader in Alachua County.

James D. Kisio

James D. Kisio

James D. Kisio is a business litigation attorney at our Gainesville office who represents individuals and businesses in commercial disputes, contract matters, and civil litigation throughout North Central Florida.

Our Gainesville office is at 4411 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Case results depend on individual facts and circumstances.

Ready to Talk to a Gainesville Civil Litigation Attorney?

When informal resolution has run its course, the 8th Judicial Circuit is where civil disputes in Alachua County are decided. Understanding your position early puts you in a stronger spot when it is time to act.

We serve clients in Gainesville, Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, and throughout Alachua County and North Central Florida from our office at 4411 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B.

Bogin Munns & Munns also handles personal injury, truck accidents, immigration, estate planning, probate, bankruptcy, and real estate from 11 offices across Central Florida.

Call 352-332-7688 or contact our Gainesville office online for a free consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Criminal cases are brought by the government and can result in jail. Civil litigation is a dispute between private parties over money, property, or rights. The civil standard of proof is preponderance of the evidence, meaning more likely true than not, which is lower than the criminal standard.

  • A quiet title action is a lawsuit that asks a court to resolve competing claims to real property and confirm clear ownership. It is commonly used to fix deed errors, remove old liens, or settle boundary uncertainty. The result is a court order establishing who holds valid title.

  • Yes, in most circuit court civil cases. Florida requires the parties to attempt mediation before a trial date is set. Attendance is required, but reaching a settlement is not. If mediation fails, the case proceeds toward trial.

  • Yes. Corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) can be sued for breach of contract, fraud, and other civil claims. Identifying the correct legal entity and its registered agent for service is a necessary first step, which we handle before filing.

  • A judgment gives you authority to collect through wage garnishment, bank levies, and property liens. Florida’s homestead exemption protects a primary residence from most liens. If the debtor has collectible assets, we pursue post-judgment enforcement.

  • Yes. Boundary disputes are resolved through civil court, often using a quiet title action or a suit for ejectment. A current survey and the recorded deeds usually determine where the legal boundary sits. We review the survey and title history before recommending how to proceed.

  • Adverse possession is a legal doctrine allowing someone to claim ownership of land they have openly occupied for seven years under specific conditions, including payment of property taxes. It is difficult to establish and equally important to defend against. We handle claims on both sides.

  • Circuit court filing fees depend on the amount in dispute, typically around $400 for claims over $30,000. Attorney fees vary by case type and are discussed at the outset. Some cases are handled hourly, others on contingency or flat fee.

  • Usually only if a contract or a specific statute provides for it. Florida follows the American Rule, where each side pays its own fees. Exceptions include fee-shifting contract clauses, insurance bad faith claims, and frivolous-claim sanctions under Section 57.105.