The city of Columbia has been consistently ranked in the top ten places to live in the United States by Money Magazine. This is because Columbia is a master planned community that consists of ten villages. Along with a great system of public education, Columbia is best known for its great atmosphere and the friendliness of its residents.

If you are involved in a lawsuit in Columbia, you should strongly consider consulting with one of the experienced Columbia lawyers. These attorneys can represent you in areas of law such as DUI, divorce, alimony, child custody, business, tax, personal injury, employment discrimination, criminal defense, and many others.

Residents of Columbia recently filed suit against the city and county in an attempt to block the construction of a new grocery store in the city. The lawsuit alleges that the city made improper decisions and used bad information during the approval process for the grocery store. In addition, the suit claims that county staff gave misleading information to the planning board, denied opponents access to public records, gave confidential information to attorneys that represented the grocery store development project, and altered the transcript of a public hearing. What most upset the citizens is that Columbia does not allow its residents to have a meaningful voice in decisions related to new construction of commercial projects.

When you go to file your lawsuit, or if a lawsuit has been filed against you in Columbia, you will probably have to report to either the Howard County Circuit Court or the Howard County District Court. A local attorney can make sure that you are heading to the right court for your case.

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If you would like to learn more about the legal scene in Columbia, please visit these external links:

• Howard County Bar Association
• Maryland State Court System
• Maryland State Law Library