When you find yourself needing legal counsel, it’s important to be aware that there is a number of different attorneys all specializing in different sectors of the law. One of the most important factors to take into consideration is that the lawyer you choose is licensed to work in your particular state, because the legislation varies from state to state and in order to stand a chance of winning your case, you need to have someone behind you that understands the law in your state and specializing in the sector of law that you are seeking assistance with.
One of the most used and common lawyers throughout the country are those specializing in business. These lawyers handle contracts, litigation, they manage collections and they do all the paperwork for patent and copyrights.
Then there are civil rights lawyers. These specialize in discrimination cases, human rights and gay and lesbian rights, just to mention a few. Their specialty is civil right and they provide clients with the information and assistance they need to win their case.
Criminal attorneys are those who have experience and expertise in felony and misdemeanor cases such as theft, prostitution, petty theft, rape, murder and any case which is considered a crime. In the US everyone convicted of a crime has a right to legal counsel, which is what this lawyer provides. They handle all the pre-trial details and if the case goes to court, they handle the court in terms of opening and closing statements, calling on witnesses and questioning witnesses.
There are those that specialize in DUI (driving under the influence) cases. These charges are broken into a number of different categories from aggravated to felony and commercial regulations to misdemeanors. A lawyer specializing in DUI cases should know the traffic tribunal in your state and be able to help you come to a resolution regarding your DUI case.
Employment attorneys are those specializing in employment law. They handle wage compensation cases, sexual harassment charges, workplace safety complaints, and privacy, discrimination and benefits cases. These lawyers handle anything to do with the workplace, protecting employees when they need someone to give them a helping hand.
Estate lawyers are those who manage wills and trusts for an estate in the event of a death. They draw up the will with the person and handle the reading of the will and sharing out the assets to family and friends, including transferring property titles and so much more.
If you are going through a divorce, then you are going to need an attorney who understands the divorce courts in your state. They should be able to assist you throughout your divorce, including any custody battles you should be going through. They should be able to keep you informed of developments and ensure there are no delays in your divorce settlement, getting it completed in the shortest time possible.
Family attorneys are those who specialize in family law including custody disputes and adoption and fostering of children. Anyone who wants to adopt a child goes through a detailed process and once matched with a child, they will need a lawyer to draw up the necessary paperwork, enabling them to welcome the child into their home.
Personal injury attorneys are a popular type of lawyer in the US, these lawyers are responsible for assisting those who have been injured through no fault of their own. This may be that you visited a company and slipped on a wet floor, breaking bones and leaving you unable to work for a period of time. In this case you would approach a personal injury lawyer who will help you get compensation for your accident.
The final type of attorney is immigration lawyers, these lawyers are responsible for helping those immigrating to another company with their citizenship. They handle all the paperwork to help you change citizenship and have a right to live and work in the country.