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For many, litigation can be the most stressful things you ever do, whether you're the one filing a lawsuit or the one being sued. Lawyers who live and breathe litigation may forget this, leading to failure to properly prepare a client for the battle ahead. Understanding the process can help you prepare and make informed decisions. Here’s a basic, step-by-step guide to what you can expect.

When facing a civil lawsuit in Pennsylvania, one of the first questions that arise is whether your case will, or can, be heard in state or federal court. The court where your case is filed can significantly impact the legal process, available remedies, and procedural rules. Here’s what you need to know about how courts are determined and why your case may be in one system or the other.