The potential costs associated with civil litigation could be structured in various ways:

• Legal fees: which are fees related to legal representation. They could include the whole process from initial consultation to final resolution, up to the post-trial stage if one or both parties choose to appeal the trial’s judgment.
• Court costs and expenses: these costs could be reflected in filing fees that vary by jurisdiction and case type, service fees, discovery costs (which can be expensive depending on the complexity of the case), witness expert fees and finally miscellaneous fees.
• Alternative dispute resolution fees: additional fees could be added if there is mediation or arbitration.