A civil suit lawyer is really an individual's best opportunity to successfully settle their case either pre-trial on in a court. These civil suit lawyers are trained both in civil procedures as well as in researching, presenting and evaluating a particular case and planning a strategy for settlement. Unlike criminal law, the goal of the civil attorney is not to find guilt or innocence, but rather to seek financial compensation for their client through the civil courts. There are two major types of civil suit lawyers, contract lawyers and tort lawyers. Contract lawyers deal with adherence or breaches of contracts as well as developing legally correct contracts, while tort lawyers deal with all other types of civil offenses. These can include medical malpractice, personal injury, negligence, emotional distress and suffering or even violations of civil rights. People that feel that they may have a right to compensation because of a breach of warranty or contract or because of an action by another individual should first start by contacting and meeting with a civil suit lawyer for an evaluation and assessment of their case.