Are there special types of lawyers for different types of cases?
Yes. There are many specialties within the law, just as there are in medicine. There are general practitioners, who handle a wide variety of cases. There are specialists, who have developed particular skills in handing a narrow category of cases. There are also a number of attorneys who specialize in several areas. Specialties include bankruptcy, real estate, contracts, criminal defense, personal injury, appeals, workers compensation, wills and estates, real estate transactions, appeals, probate, corporate law and family law. If I meet with an attorney, do I have to hire him? No. Before your meeting, you should ask if there is a fee for an initial consultation. You will be obligated to pay that fee, even if you do not hire the attorney. However, even if the consultation is free, you have every right to take some time to think before you hire the attorney, and you have every right to decide not to hire the attorney. Hiring an attorney is a big step, and there is nothing wrong with shopp
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