It is important to remember that your attorney is your advocate, who is required to have your best interests in mind.  When a litigator is negotiating on your behalf, he or she is required to keep you informed of all settlement offers by the opposing party. 

Furthermore, offers, counter-offers, and decisions to settle a lawsuit are solely the client’s choice.  An experienced litigation attorney will be very helpful when negotiating.  His or her suggestions are invaluable, at times, as they can draw from their previous experiences in past lawsuits.  A settlement may be reached any time, before or during a trial, until a verdict is reached by the judge or jury.

Other issues that litigation attorneys are familiar with include choosing the right venue, making sure of the right jurisdiction, and following other critical civil procedures required by state law (or federal law if the lawsuit needs to be brought in federal court). 

If you have any questions about litigation, if you are being sued, or if you are not sure whether you should sue someone, then contacting a litigation attorney is a great place to start.  "Litigation Attorney" is a very broad term, and it encompasses many different types of attorneys.  A few common types of litigators include family law attorneys, employment law attorneys, personal injury attorneys, and workers' compensation attorneys.