Civil litigators are attorneys who specialize in civil cases, as opposed to attorneys who try criminal cases. There are thousands of civil attorneys in the United States, many of whom specialize in a particular type of litigation. For example, in recent years, lawsuits filed by victims of asbestos related illnesses have been on the rise. This rise in asbestos related lawsuits has created a rise in personal injury attorneys specializing in asbestos related lawsuits. If you're considering filing a civil suit, it is wise to find a civil litigator who specializes in, or who at least has experience in, the type of suit you're filing. Experience in the appropriate area can make your filing go faster and may provide you more favorable results, too. Some questions to ask a prospective attorney include how many similar cases he's handled, how many he has won and how heavy his current case load is today.