What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need?
If you've been charged with a crime, you probably know that a criminal defense attorney can provide the information and advice you need, and if you're planning to file for bankruptcy then you probably know that you're looking for a bankruptcy lawyer. However, not every case is quite so clear cut. What kind of attorney writes wills? Is it the same kind that creates trusts? What if you got a traffic ticket, but it's not really a crime, just an infraction? And what, exactly, falls under the umbrella of "personal injury"?
There is some overlap among legal practice areas, but generally:
Bankruptcy Lawyers handle:
DUI Lawyers handle:
- DUI / DWI / Driving Under the Influence
- Breath Test Refusal
- DUI related property damage/bodily injury charges
Personal Injury Lawyers handle:
- Car Accident / Motor Vehicle Accident cases
- Workers' Compensation Claims
- Slip and Fall Injuries
- Defective Product Injuries
- Hazardous Exposure
Family Law Attorneys handle:
- Divorce
- Custody
- Visitation
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Adoption
- Guardianship
Estate Law Attorneys handle:
- Wills
- Probate
- Will Contests
- Trusts
- Living Trusts
- Estate Planning
- Charitable Giving
Criminal Defense Attorneys handle:
- Murder
- Felony Cases
- Misdemeanor Cases
- Traffic Cases/Infractions
Immigration Lawyers handle:
- Visa applications
- Citizenship proceedings
- Removal proceedings
- Change of status issues
- Applications for visa extensions
Lemon Law Lawyers handle:
- Defective automobiles
- Warranty claims
Social Security Lawyers handle:
- Denial, reduction or termination of benefits
- Overpayment recoupment conflicts
- Supplemental Security Income claims
- Social Security Disability appeals
Tax Lawyers handle:
- Income tax negotiations
- Tax fraud cases
- Employment/self-employment tax issues
- Retirement account taxation
- Sales and use tax and interstate tax issues