Civil lawsuits are suing for a dollar amount greater than $5000.00 and personal injury, property damage, and foreclosure types of cases. Civil lawsuits are more complex and usually requires the help of any attorney. Two areas of civil lawsuits that may be handled without the help of any attorney are temporary restraining orders and claim for liens. Review the information on temporary restraining orders and claim for liens we have put together to decide if you can handle this case on your own.