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ABA Family Legal Guide
When and How to Use a Lawyer
1.2 When Do You Need a Lawyer?
1.2b Types of Lawyers
What are the different areas of law?
Most lawyers concentrate in one or a few specific areas, such as domestic relations, criminal law, personal injury, estate planning and administration, real estate, taxation, immigration, or intellectual property law.
Areas of Legal Practice
| Business Law | Advising about starting a new business (corporation, partnership, etc.), general corporate matters, business taxation, and mergers and acquisitions |
| Criminal Law | Defending or prosecuting those accused of committing crimes |
| Domestic Relations | Representing individuals in separation, annulment, divorce, and child custody and child support matters |
| Estate Planning | Advising clients in drawing wills, probate, and estate planning |
| Immigration | Representing parties in proceedings involving naturalization and citizenship |
| Intellectual Property Law | Dealing with issues concerning trademarks, copyright regulations, and patents |
| Labor and Employment Law | Advising and representing employers, unions, or employees on questions of union organizing, workplace safety, job protection, and compliance with government regulations |
| Personal Injury | Representing clients injured intentionally or negligently, and those with workers' compensation claims |
| Real Estate | Assisting clients in developing property; rezoning; and buying, selling, or renting homes or other property |
| Taxation | Counseling business and individuals in local, state, and federal tax matters |
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