Rushing To The Courthouse: A Litigator's Perspective On Immediate Court Intervention

Ranking high among those quintessential things that make us American and free is the right to our day in court. If you have been wronged, and your claims have merit, it seems appropriate and just for your grievances to be heard by a judge or jury. Sometimes, your search for protection from the court may require immediate attention. Thankfully, there is a mechanism by which you may seek expedited judicial review, and a specific group of seasoned litigators (like me) who would love to go to bat for you in these instances.

In Ohio, immediate judicial review is provided through an action for a temporary restraining order (usually abbreviated as TRO) or preliminary injunction. As one example, in real estate litigation, we may seek this type of relief when an adversary has started construction that violates a client's property rights (as a court might find that a completed project is a bell that can't be unrung). This article highlights three factors to consider if you