Litigator/ˈlɪtɪɡeɪtər/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Courtroom Focus Litigators work in courtrooms, dealing with lawsuits from start to finish. As a litigator, I spend most of my days preparing for trials. Pro Tip 2/3Active Representation Litigators actively represent their clients, often speaking and arguing cases in court. The litigator fiercely defended her client's rights. Pro Tip 3/3Civil or Criminal Litigators can work on civil disputes or criminal cases, not just one type of lawsuit. As a civil litigator, he handled many contract disputes.