Business litigators are attorneys who file and manage suits on behalf of businesses, rather than individuals. Business litigators represent businesses and financial institutions in such areas as business torts, class actions, complex contracts, financial forensics, government investigations, international dispute resolution, professional relations, and other legal business disputes and issues. The difference between a litigator and an attorney simply refers to the attorney's experience in court. Many attorneys work to settle cases, turning the case over to a colleague who is a litigator should the case go to trial. This is usually a good approach, since few civil cases ever make it to trial. If you require a business litigation lawyer for a business dispute you're having, it's important to choose one who works only in business litigation, since the issues can be very different from individual litigation. Many business disputes, however, can also be settled in arbitration or mediation, saving business owners the cost of litigation.