Areas of Legal Practice

Administrative Law is a section of public law that regulates the ongoings and processes of bureaucratic government agencies. These agencies can be responsible for policymaking, forming judgments, and enforcing regulations.

Administrative Law's purpose is to protect the public interests in dealings with government agencies and prevent abuses of authority.

The appellate practice is deliberately different from trial practice. It seeks to reverse a previous unfavorable decision or, in some cases, to protect a successful judgment.

Appellate courts are empowered to reverse lower court decisions. These appeals are often considered precedent.

Couples, individuals, and businesses who are insolvent can file bankruptcy. The intent is to have their debts dismissed (Chapter 7), or reconstructed (Chapter 11), or given extra time for payment (Chapter 13). The debtor must sell off any non-exempt property so proceeds can go to creditors in a liquidation bankruptcy.

Reorganization bankruptcy situations require debtors to follow a creditor's installment payment plan, but they can keep their property.

There is a clear division between "civil" and "criminal" legal cases. A "civil practice" handles legal matters that are not the state trying to "penalize" an individual while protecting the general public (criminal prosecution).

Also, review "General Practice" below.

If creditors fail to collect funds on an unpaid account, collections lawyers are usually hired. Collection agents differ from collection lawyers since they can't file lawsuits for their clients. Collections lawyers are not only appointed by creditors but also by individuals.

If a pre-bankruptcy client needs advice about proceeding with outstanding debts, a Collections Lawyer must be familiar with bankruptcy laws and processes.

Contract law interprets and implements agreements between parties regarding the exchange of goods or services. Even if verbally agreed to, a legally binding agreement between two or more parties stipulates that they will execute some action in return for benefit or gain.

Avoidance of bankruptcy court is the primary purpose for Debtor and Creditor lawyers. They assist their clients in controlling their debt to keep them solvent. Credit satisfaction (debt priority and liens), exact credit extension processes, and consumer rights concerning debt collection are some of the main tasks addressed.

Education law covers all aspects of schools. These topics incorporate students' and teachers' rights, conduct, discipline, school safety, special education and discrimination, curriculum, and many other issues.

Education law is founded on two cornerstones: enhancing opportunity for quality education and advocating for more inclusive access to higher education.

The production and implementation laws related to energy creation, harvesting, usage, and taxation are the central purposes of energy law. It covers licensing, ownership rights, as well as adjudication.

Environmental law covers various topics such as water and air quality, pollution and waste management, and hunting and fishing. It also regulates the use of natural resources by citizens to preserve the environment.

Due to the steadfast advancement in the financial side of business, finance law requires exceptionally skillful and educated lawyers.

Finance law doesn't just apply to financial institutions and banks. A financial lawyer could be used by big corporations to organize mergers or stocks and investments.

Alternatively, a financial lawyer could also be used by a small business during a start-up, ensuring that the company satisfies all legal and financial responsibilities.

Government lawyers are not limited to a specific location or area of law. They can practice at the local, state, or federal level and within any city or state. Advocating for mass populations of citizens or governmental organizations, rather than individuals or corporations, is their primary focus.

Insurance law is not just about the rules and regulations of insurance companies but also the contents of the policy and claims. Due to the many industries covered by insurance law, lawyers from other fields tend to have a working knowledge of it.

Some of the more common related areas of insurance law are automobile, homeowners, health, and life.

Intellectual property law allows people and companies to invent new products for the benefit of all. It also protects the creator's interests.

Although copyrights and patents are two types, they are not limited to products. Non-physical intellectual property, such as trade secrets, are also valuable and need protection.

Labor law, also known as employment law, regulates the relationship between employers and employees. It aims to ensure that workers and owners are treated with respect and fairness.

Labor law covers all phases of an employee's employment journey. From interview to termination, it protects both the employer and the employee by determining the safety and compensation conditions and dealing with discrimination and unfair labor practices.

If a company or individual needs representation in a civil case, they will appoint Litigation Attorneys. Although Litigation Attorneys are sometimes called Trial Attorneys, many steps must be taken between the initial filing and the trial. These include exploration, motions depositions, discovery, discovery, and so on.

A Litigation attorney protects the client's interests and acts as their advocate throughout the proceedings.

Businesses safeguard themselves while either purchasing a whole company or joining two companies into one new one by employing a Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney. A divestitures attorney is needed when a company attempts to sell off additional assets.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures law's primary goal is to make sure both parties complete due diligence before finalizing any deals. They also confirm that all documents are filed correctly with the appropriate federal and state agencies after completion.

Negligence is when a person or business acts without a level of care, resulting in injury or damage to another. Negligence law must assess all aspects of the case to determine that one party neglected to fulfill their responsibility to the other, in turn causing the damage in question.

The Negligence lawyers must also prove that the client sustained injury or damage within the range of their duty.

The estate of a person includes both their private and tangible property. Estate law is about preparing and handling a person's property and finances after they die via wills and trusts set up during one's life.

Suppose a person becomes unable to make decisions for themselves, the Estate lawyer would step in through advance directives, guardianships, and a power of attorney.

Probate is the legal means where a person's final testament can be proven.

Professional Liability law is the legal area that can hold professionals responsible for their misconduct. To determine their specific liability, professionals must follow the rules and regulations of their profession.

Professional liability insurance is another method professionals use to shield themselves against groundless allegations.

Companies and individuals frequently invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Securities law handles these types of transactions, regardless of public or private origins.

An experienced Securities lawyer can help you obtain these investments and protect them from fraud and defend you if there is a claim.

Taxation Law is concerned with the payment and non-payment of taxes at both the state and federal levels. Although one may hire a Taxation lawyer to help locate discounts or credits that can reduce tax liability, they are usually only appointed when there is a dispute.

If there are discrepancies in the returns, a Taxation Attorney can help prevent a client from being fined.

Transportation law does not only apply to roads but also to water, railways, and air. It essentially covers any means of moving people from one place to another (including infrastructure).

Transportation laws originate at the local, state, or federal levels. They can be very generic (e.g., requiring life jackets or driver's licenses) or very precise (e.g., documents necessary for hazardous material movement).