Good Lawyer Guide's response

This depends on a lot of factors such as the size of the case and the complexity of the issues involved. It can take a matter of a few months, or it can take two years or more, depending on the availability of court time.

But there are ways of attempting to avoid having to go to court by alternative dispute resolution (ADR). And it is worth trying to settle the matter outside the court - this can save a lot of time and costs. It is important to keep lines of communication open with the other side, to attempt to negotiate a settlement and ensure all documentation that will help your claim is gathered together to speed up the court process if proceedings become inevitable.