When it comes to the duration of a civil litigation process, there is no definitive answer, since the process could take months or even years, and that depends on several factors, such as how quickly the parties act on their obligations, and how fast the discovery process takes. Discovery is typically the longest stage, since the parties and attorneys are allowed to ask extensive questions to get an understanding of the case and the merits of settling or taking it to trial.

To summarize, the duration of a civil litigation process depends largely on the complexity of the case, the court’s and jurisdiction’s schedule, the complexity of the discovery process, and whether the parties agree on settling before reaching trial.