These cases involve the legal representation of people, organizations or companies who face or intend to file a potential lawsuit or who otherwise have need for legal counsel in non-criminal matters. These can include disputes over the interpretation of a written or oral contract; moneys owed under a commercial agreement for products or services; conversion (theft) of or damage to personal property; and construction defects, trespass, easement, boundary and other real estate issues that may arise for landowners.