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Civil Lawyers in Chennai
Rajendra Civil Law Firm handles property, tenancy, money recovery, contract, consumer and corporate disputes before the Madras High Court, the City Civil Court and tribunals in Tamil Nadu.
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Civil lawyers in Chennai
What a civil lawyer does, the kinds of civil cases, and how a civil suit moves through the courts in Chennai.
How to file a civil case
The steps from legal notice and plaint to court fee, summons, trial and decree.
Property and real estate disputes
Title, possession, partition, tenancy and builder disputes, and the remedies a civil court can give.
Property registration
Document verification, stamp duty and registration of sale deeds and other property documents.
Money recovery suit
Recovering money due under a loan, invoice or agreement, including summary suits.
Loan disputes
Disputes with banks and lenders, SARFAESI action, the Debts Recovery Tribunal and settlement.
Consumer complaints
Complaints before the consumer commissions for defective goods and deficient services.
Business litigation
Contract, partnership, company and commercial disputes before courts and tribunals.
GST litigation
Replies to notices, appeals and writ petitions in Goods and Services Tax matters.
Bankruptcy and insolvency
Insolvency proceedings for companies and individuals, and the rights of creditors.
Family court matters
Divorce, maintenance, custody and other matters before the Family Courts.
Madras High Court
Writ petitions, civil appeals and revisions before the High Court at Chennai.
About the firm
Rajendra Civil Law Firm is a law office in Mogappair West, Chennai, whose advocates appear in civil matters before the Madras High Court, the Chennai City Civil Court, the district and subordinate courts, and tribunals. The work of the office covers legal advice, legal opinions, drafting of documents and notices, and the conduct of suits, appeals and petitions.
Read more about the firm and the advocates, or see how a civil case is filed in Chennai.
Before you get in touch
Write or call
Tell the office briefly what the matter is about. Please do not send documents or sensitive details until the office asks for them.
Consultation
An advocate goes through the facts and papers with you and explains the legal position and the options available.
You decide
If you choose to engage the firm, the scope of work and the fees are explained and recorded in writing.
Frequently asked questions
What does a civil lawyer in Chennai handle?
A civil lawyer handles disputes between people or organisations where the remedy is money, property or a court order rather than punishment. Common examples are property and partition suits, landlord and tenant disputes, money recovery, breach of contract, consumer complaints, injunctions and appeals.
Which courts hear civil cases in Chennai?
Depending on the value and subject of the claim, a civil case in Chennai is filed before the City Civil Court, the Court of Small Causes, the Commercial Courts or the Madras High Court. Some matters go to a tribunal or commission instead, such as the consumer commissions, the Debts Recovery Tribunal, the National Company Law Tribunal or the Rent Court.
Is the first consultation free?
The first 2 to 3 minutes of a phone or online conversation are free, so that the office can understand the subject of your matter and tell you how a consultation can be arranged.
What is the fee for a legal consultation?
A legal consultation is charged from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000 per session, depending on the nature of the matter. The fee is told to you before the consultation is fixed.
What does it cost to file a civil case?
Professional fees for filing a civil case range from about Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 5,00,000, based on the work, effort and time the case requires. Court fee, which is paid to the court and depends on the value of the claim, is separate.
How do I make an appointment?
Call or send a WhatsApp message to +91-9994287060, or write to civiladvocate.in@gmail.com. General enquiries are taken between 8.30 am and 8.30 pm.
Can I have a consultation by phone, email or video call?
Yes. A consultation can be held by phone, email, WhatsApp or video call when you cannot visit the office in person.
Office in Chennai
Rajendra Civil Law Firm
8/13, Bharathi Salai, Mogappair West, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600037
Office hours: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Write to the office
Or use the contact page. You can also call +91-9994287060.
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