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#Different Types of Lawyers

There are many laws and areas of law, and each one has nuances that require an expert in that area. This means that there are also a lot of different types of lawyers. Here is a list of all of them.

Employment Lawyer Employment lawyers handle all legal disputes that may arise between the employer and employee so that the rights of an employee can be protected, in terms of wages, job security, and other employment law related cases.

Family Lawyer A family lawyer handles all matters concerning the family, which may include divorces, battles for child custody, and request for child support.

General Practice Lawyer This type of lawyer is the most approached lawyer in case a person needs legal advice or a legal advocate on small disputes. A general practice lawyer also works as a notary public.

Autism Lawyer People with autism are granted certain rights by the government so that they can live as normal as they can in society. If any of these rights are violated, an autism lawyer knows better how to handle these cases because of his specialized knowledge on the subject.

Bankruptcy Lawyer This type of lawyer will help a person prove to the court and to the lender (usually a bank) that he is no longer capable of paying his debts due to insufficient funds. Lenders will normally argue that the bankruptcy claim is untrue, thus a person would need a good advocate to prove his claim.

Commercial Bankruptcy Lawyer This lawyer handles bankruptcy cases of organizations or companies, whether it is private or public. Compared to a bankruptcy lawyer, this is more complicated, as a commercial bankruptcy lawyer has to settle legal disputes between the company and the creditors, and between the company and its employees.

Corporate Lawyer A corporate lawyer works for corporations to see if all transactions entered into by a corporation meet legal bounds. Big corporations usually hire their own private corporate lawyer, who will work solely for them, but corporate lawyers can practice privately to handle multiple accounts.

Criminal Lawyer Anyone accused with a crime needs the representation of a criminal lawyer. The main job of a criminal lawyer is to prove his client s innocence, but if the evidence is strong, he may focus on negotiating a plea settlement for his client.

Deportation Lawyer This type of lawyer is well versed on the laws related to deportation and immigration policies. A man who is wrongfully accused of illegally staying in a country may hire a deportation lawyer to fight for his right to stay.

DUI Lawyer Being charged with DUI is a major problem since it can lead to prison time, unless you hire a DUI lawyer who can negotiate with the court to give you a lesser punishment and offer recommendations for alternative penalties, like community service.

Inheritance Lawyer Inheritance lawyers know the rights offered to heirs and will be able to fight for your claim in case you are not given your deserved share of the inheritance.

Spousal Support Lawyer This type of lawyer can help a spouse in his or her fight to claim spousal support in the event of a divorce. It covers knowing the rights of the spouse to claim and negotiating the amount in question.

Wrongful Death Lawyer A wrongful death lawyer will help the heirs of the deceased in claiming compensation and recuperation of losses that were incurred due to the wrongful death.

Discrimination Lawyer Discrimination still exists, especially in the workplace. If you are a victim, a discrimination lawyer will help you fight for compensation for the financial and emotional damages caused by the discrimination.

Construction Lawyer A construction lawyer works with builders to help them acquire the necessary permits related to constructing a building. His work may cover consultation and preparation of necessary documents required for the permitting process.

Birth Injury Lawyer This type of lawyer will protect your rights in case a medical malpractice occurred during the birth of your baby, which resulted to an injury.

Health Insurance Lawyer A health insurance lawyer will help you go after health insurance companies if you have been denied health insurance coverage even if your claim is valid.

Contract Lawyer Contract lawyers are important if you often sign contracts related to your business. They prepare the contracts between you and your clients, as well as review the contents of the contracts that you would sign.

Accident Lawyer An accident lawyer can represent either the victim or the culprit of the accident to settle legal responsibilities and financial compensation between the two parties.

Traffic Lawyer Traffic lawyers will help you in your dispute about a traffic ticket. In such disputes, it is your word against the police officer s, so you need someone with enough knowledge about traffic law to represent you.