What is a Civil Attorney?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 22, 2025

A civil attorney is a legal professional who handles non-criminal disputes between individuals, businesses, or organizations. These attorneys, also called civil lawyers or litigators, focus on cases where no criminal tort has occurred but where legal resolution is still needed. If you’ve ever dealt with a negligence injury, contract dispute, real estate issue, or family […]