Litigation lawyers handle a wide range of cases, from small disputes to complex appeals and across a range of subject matters. They may represent clients in court, act as mediators between parties, or draft legal documents.  Litigation lawyers must be able to think quickly and speak confidently to persuade a judge or jury. They must also be able to understand and explain complicated legal concepts. Litigation lawyers typically specialise in a particular area of law, such as commercial law, insurance law or personal injury law. Some lawyers also choose to focus on a specific type of litigation, such as class action lawsuits or product liability cases.