How To Pick The Right Lawyer For Your Legal needs
If you have ever looked for a lawyer, you might have noticed there are many different types. The legal field is vast and complex, and many lawyers only specialize in one kind of law. No matter what legal problem you might have, it’s very likely there is a lawyer that specializes in that kind of problem.
So, what kinds of lawyers are there?
This article covers some common types of lawyers.
Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal injury lawyers practice in an area of law known as tort law. If you have injured, physically, or psychologically due to someone else’s negligence, this is the type of lawyer you need. They specialize in recovering compensation for injuries caused by someone else.
Employment Lawyer
Employment lawyers specialize in laws involving workplaces. Whether its an employer having problems with an employee or vice-versa, this is the type of lawyer they will need. They can also provide advice about employment contracts and employee relations.
Workers Compensation Lawyer
Worker’s compensation lawyers also specialize in workplace laws but mainly involving in work-related injuries. If you are injured, or a loved one has died on the job, this type of lawyer will handle the case.
Bankruptcy Lawyer
For people having financial problems, a bankruptcy lawyer might be able to help settle their debt. This type of lawyer will be able to help you navigate through the bankruptcy prosses. They can also help you explore potential alternative ways to settle the debt without bankruptcy.
Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate planning lawyers specialize in wills and trusts. They can help you to write a will to pass on your assets. They can also set up a trust to help take care of your children’s finances.
Intellectual Property Lawyer
An intellectual property lawyer can advise you concerning issues relating to intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design, and trade secrets.
Corporate Lawyer
People that own a corporation most likely will consult with a corporate attorney on various occasions. A corporate lawyer will help with issues related to the formation of your corporation, general corporate governance issues, and compliance issues.
Immigration Lawyer
An immigration lawyer can help people dealing with immigration issues such as visas, citizenship, refugee or asylum, and green cards.
Criminal Lawyer
Someone that is charged with a crime needs a good criminal lawyer. A criminal lawyer will be able to represent you during the trial and help with bail, arraignment, arrest, pleas, and any other issues that may come up.
Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Doctors sometimes make mistakes. Misdiagnosis or inaccurate treatment could be very harmful in some cases. If you or a loved one is dealing with the consequences of a medical error, then you need a medical malpractice lawyer to represent you.
Tax Lawyer
Tax lawyers specialize in all matters involving federal, state, and local tax laws. When dealing with the IRS, you might want to get advice from a tax lawyer before making big decisions.
Family Lawyer
Family lawyers are specialized in matters involving a family dispute. Whether it’s writing a prenup, getting a divorce, getting child support, or child custody. This type of lawyer will be able to help guide you through the complicated process.
Contract Lawyer
Contract lawyers handle a wide range of contract related issues. This type of lawyer can look over contacts before you sign them to make sure everything is correct. They can also help you is something goes wrong after a contract has been signed. They specialize in spotting all the legalities and loopholes within contracts.
Social Security Disability Lawyer
The Social Security Disability system is complicated and could be hard to deal with. A Social Security Disability lawyer can help you through the prosses. They can help you with eligibility issues, start an appeal for a denied case, and help if you have your benefits have been stopped.
Civil Litigation Lawyer
When you are suing someone or answering a lawsuit against you, a civil litigation lawyer can help. They specialize in civil disagreements and can represent you during court hearings.
These are just some of the common types of lawyers in the legal marketplace. When you are choosing a lawyer, it is always a good idea to find a lawyer with the most experience with the specific problem you are dealing with.
If you have any questions about what type of attorneys you may need you can contact us for a free consultation. At Attorneys For All, we are helping injured people get the compensation they deserve. Feel free to call us anytime at (281) 475-4535