Civil cases usually involve private disputes between persons or organizations.  Civil suits are brought in both state and federal courts. An example of a civil case in a state court would be if a citizen (including a corporation) sued another citizen for not living up to a contract. Although not considered as serious as criminal charges, civil cases and end up being extremely costly and time consuming. Jennifer M. Newman is focused serving the needs of her clients and resolving their legal issues, the quickest and most effect way possible.