Unfortunately, there's not one type of lawyer that can handle all cases dealing with any aspect of the law. Read this slideshare to learn what some of the most common types of lawyers are!
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8 Types of Lawyers Several types of lawyers are needed to handle different aspects of the law!
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1. 8 Types of Lawyers Several types of lawyers are needed to
handle different aspects of the law!
2. 1. Criminal Defense Criminal defense lawyers defend people
accused of committing crimes like shoplifting, DUI, assault and
battery, and even murder. Their goal is to reduce the defendants
sentence or help them stay out of jail.
3. 2. Personal Injury Personal injury lawyers help people that
have been injured (at no fault of their own) get fair financial
settlements. Their injuries are usually a result of the following:
Car accident Bad side effect from prescription drug Defective
product Misdiagnosed illness
4. 3. Bankruptcy The basic role of a bankruptcy attorney is to
help people file for bankruptcy or to help them work through
bankruptcy so they can get out of debt.
5. 4. Corporate Corporate lawyers (aka business lawyers) deal
with things like intellectual property and mergers and
acquisitions, but they can also help startup businesses and even
large enterprises find more growth.
6. 5. Family Family lawyers usually deal with divorce, custody
battles, prenuptial agreements, and other issues regarding marriage
and children.
7. 6. Estate Planning Estate planning lawyers ensure your
family dealings are in order (like creating trust funds for college
or drafting a will) in case something goes wrong.
8. 7. Employment Employment lawyers handle cases that revolve
around the following: Termination of employment Workers
compensation Sexual harassment Workplace safety Wage and overtime
standards
9. 8. Immigration Immigration lawyers help with situations that
deal with bringing a family member, employee, or any other
individual into the United States from another country.
10. Hire a Lawyer Today If youre looking for a law office whose
areas of practice lie in personal injury, criminal defense, divorce
and family law, and more, contact Witt Law Offices today. Our
lawyers have years of experience helping their clients find the
peace of mind and financial settlements theyre looking for. Contact
Witt Law Offices today by calling 435-673- 8400 or by visiting
lawyerstgeorge.com. You can also visit our blog for more
information.