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by Mort Fertel
Lawyers specialize in a wide number of fields from personal injury and criminal law to immigration,
business and finances. But what do these lawyers actually do? There is a wealth of misinformation
available to the average consumer, and you may be confused where to start looking.
Finding a good lawyer is essential, but if that lawyer doesn't specialize in the specific area in
which you need them, it doesn't put you in the best situation. You don't want to hire a lawyer who
specializes in divorce to help you with a personal injury suit, and vice versa. Thus it's
imperative that you find not only a good lawyer, but one who really knows specific information
about your problem. Here is a brief overview of some of the most popular types of lawyers and what
they do:
Criminal Lawyer
A criminal lawyer is the highest profile lawyer for good reason. Criminal lawyers handle statutory
and common law crimes and the punishment of criminal offences. They deal with every aspect of
criminal law, with the state defender, or prosecutor, defending the state's interest and the
defense attorney representing the defender. They defend against and prosecute crimes against the
person (assault, murder, rape, etc.), crimes against property (arson, theft, larceny etc.), crimes
against justice (bribery, perjury etc.) and other myriad lesser criminal offenses.
Divorce Lawyer
Divorce lawyers focus on any and all matters concerning divorce. This applies to any proceedings,
including prenuptial agreements, division of property, alimony or spousal payments, child support,
and more. Most individuals going through a divorce generally hire a divorce lawyer to take care of
all legal matters. Much of the time a good divorce lawyer can make all the difference in how messy
or clean your divorce becomes.
Accident Lawyers or Personal Injury Lawyers
Accident lawyers, also known as personal injury lawyers, specialize in legal claims relating to
auto accidents and vehicle claims, dangerous or defective products, medical and health care
malpractice, workplace injuries (worker's compensation), wrongful death, and a slew of other
accidental incidents that warrant legal procedures.
Immigration Lawyers
Immigration lawyers handle any matters pertaining to immigration, including citizenship and
naturalization proceedings, permanent residence, green cards, work visas, asylum, deportation
hearings, family-based immigration waivers, and any other legal issues surrounding immigrants to
the US.
Financial and Business Lawyers
Financial lawyers deal with a wide range of business and personal investments, savings products and
services. These include mortgages, banking, brokerage services, commodities, claims, mutual funds,
stocks and bonds, and other securities. They are in charge of taking care of all legal requirements
and formalities surrounding any financial issue. They are also helpful for starting and operating
businesses, including: LLC's, corporations, and partnerships.
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