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I will draft an answer to your civil complaint with affirmative defenses
Licensed US Attorney, Civil Litigation and Legal Drafting
I am Deborah, a licensed U.S. attorney focused on civil litigation and professional legal drafting. I prepare civil complaints, answers, affirmative defenses, counterclaims, crossclaims, pleadings, mo...
About this Gig
Have you been served with a civil complaint and need a professional response?
I will draft an Answer tailored to your complaint, facts, jurisdiction, defenses, and case requirements.
Your Answer may include:
- Admissions and denials
- Affirmative defenses
- Procedural defenses
- Legal research and citations
- Counterclaim analysis
- Professional court formatting
- Editable Microsoft Word document
I work with civil disputes involving businesses, contracts, property, employment, negligence, and other claims.
TO GET STARTED, PLEASE PROVIDE:
- Complete complaint and summons
- Court and jurisdiction
- Date of service and response deadline
- Relevant facts and documents
- Contracts or correspondence
- Any defenses or counterclaims you want addressed
The document will be prepared specifically for your matter, not as a generic template.
Filing, service, court appearances, and continuing representation are not included unless separately agreed.
Legal consulting Gigs are not screened
Please note that there is no screening process for this service. We recommend that you message the freelancer and check all necessary details before placing your order. Pro freelancers in this category have gone through a vetting process. You can find more details here.
FAQ
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is a claim asserted by a defendant against an opposing party within the same litigation, subject to applicable procedural rules.
What is a crossclaim?
A crossclaim generally asserts a claim against another party on the same side of litigation where the applicable rules permit it.
Can you draft multiple causes of action?
Yes. The Standard and Premium packages provide progressively broader scope for multiple claims.
What documents do you need?
Provide the existing pleadings, court information, jurisdiction, facts, agreements, correspondence, evidence and filing deadline.
Can you draft both a counterclaim and crossclaim?
Yes, where appropriate. Because this involves multiple pleadings, the scope should match the complexity of the matter.
Does the Premium package include legal research?
Yes. The Premium package includes legal research and supporting citations within the agreed scope.
