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1031 Exchange
1031 Exchange Attorneys The real estate tax deferred exchange is an alternative to a common sale and purchase transaction regulated by the IRS Code §1031.

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Administrative
Administrative law encompasses laws and legal principles governing the administration and regulation of city, county, state and federal government agencies.

Admiralty/Maritime

Admiralty and Maritime Lawyers specialize in the area of law governing navigation and shipping not only in U.S. tidal waters, but also any waters within the United States used for navigation (navigable waters).

Adoption
Adoption law falls under Family Law.  Adoption lawyers establish a process by which a legal parent-child relationship is created between individuals not biologically parent and child (adoption process).

The legal procedure by which a formal legal adoption occurs differs from state to state. An experienced adoption lawyer knows the particular procedures and laws of the state in which you live. With the assistance and representation of qualified and experienced Lead Counsel adoption lawyers, you can be better assured that all the procedures are properly followed in the adoption process to make the adoption legal and binding.

Agriculture

Agriculture law considers the role of government in agriculture as well as transaction issues such as contracts, leasing, marketing and storing of commodities, issues confronting landowners and the farming and livestock industries.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is how disputes can be negotiated and resolved outside of the courtroom in a non-adversarial manner. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) typically includes arbitration, mediation, collaborative law, and other methods.
Contact a alternative dispute resolution lawyer for counsel.

Animal & Dog Bite

Have you suffered a dog bite injury? Contact a dog bite lawyer now. Statutes of limitations do apply, and any delay could adversely affect your lawsuit claim.

Antitrust Trade Regulation

Antitrust laws protect trade and commerce from unlawful restraints and other unfair business practices, such as price-fixing conspiracies, corporate mergers designed to reduce competition or other predatory acts designed to gain or maintain a monopoly.

Appellate

After a decision is rendered in a trial by a trial judge or jury, the party who loses has the right to have it reviewed by a higher court. Appellate Law consists of the rules and practices by which higher courts review lower court judgments.

Arbitration

Arbitration is one of the two most common methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), with Mediation being the other. Arbitration is the process by which an experienced legal professional hears a dispute and makes a ruling concerning the dispute.

Asbestos

Assault and Battery

Assault and Battery is the combination of two violent crimes: assault (the threat of violence) and battery (actual physical violence). The main distinction between the two offenses is the existence or nonexistence of touching and/or contact.

Speak to a Lead Counsel Assault and Battery lawyer immediately if you feel you have been victimized.

Asset Protection

Asylum

Auto/Truck Accidents

A auto accident lawyer can help "level the playing field" by providing auto accident victims with information regarding the practical and legal aspects of personal injury law and auto accident claims. For a review of your claim, please contact a auto accident attorney now.

Aviation Law

Aviation law governs the operation of aircraft and the maintenance of aviation facilities. Both federal and state governments have enacted statutes and created administrative agencies to regulate air traffic.

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Banking & Finance
Banking Lawyers and Finance Lawyers help you with State and Federal laws pertaining to the regulation of banks and financial institutions including establishment of the institutions, day-to-day operations, and banking including electronic and international banking.

Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy lawyers help you find a legal way to wipe out debts by liquidating assets and distributing them among creditors or resolve them by developing a court-approved reorganization or other repayment plan.

If you are a consumer or business facing foreclosure, lawsuits, liens, repossession or wage garnishment, an experienced bankruptcy lawyer can help find the best option to help eliminate debt immediately.

Bextra

On this site, you will find law firms staffed with qualified and experienced Bextra lawyers who specialize in cases such as these. These bextra lawyers are Lead Counsel members, which means, among other things, that they have been practicing for several years, dedicate themselves to this type of legal issue, and are in good standing with their local bar associations.

Plaintiffs in cases such as these typically seek to recover damages for medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. Click through on any of the firms listed on both sides of this page, and feel free to ask questions regarding your particular situation. The Bextra lawyers featured here will handle your inquiry quickly and responsibly. If the Bextra lawyer feels that further discussion and investigation is warranted, he or she will guide you through the process and provide you with quality representation when necessary.

If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of taking the drug Bextra, now is the time to assert your rights. Contact one of our experienced Bextra lawyers now to file your claim.

Birth Injury

In times of grief, it is very difficult for family members to understand the importance of a prompt investigation of the circumstances surrounding a birth injury. Many people also feel guilty about pursuing monetary compensation for their babies' birth injuries. However, monetary compensation from a lawsuit is often necessary to cover the extensive medical bills that will accrue in the years to come.

Contact a reputable and experienced birth injury lawyer for a free case evaluation. You may be eligible for monetary compensation for your baby's birth injury. However, you need to move quickly because statutes of limitations do apply. Contact an experienced birth injury lawyer today!

Boating Accident

Brain Injury
Have you or a loved one suffered a brain injury due to someone else's negligence, intentional conduct or vicarious liability? Contact a LawInfo Lead Counsel qualified brain injury lawyer.

A reputable and experienced brain injury lawyer can level the playing field for you by providing the representation you need in your personal injury lawsuit once it has been determined that you are eligible to pursue a claim for monetary compensation. Any delays on your part could affect your eligibility for a lawsuit claim, so contact a brain injury lawyer now!

Business Law

Business lawyers can help you with different aspects of your business law needs including compliance with the rules, statutes, codes, and regulations which govern commercial relationships, and provide a legal framework within which business may be conducted and managed. 

Business Litigation

If you are party to matters such as individual and class action civil or commercial lawsuits involving securities fraud, antitrust, breach of contract, tortious interference with business relations and contracts, commercial or government contract disputes, labor and employment disputes, fraud, Internet disputes, personal injury actions, unfair and deceptive trade practices, or other business lititation matters, you should consult with a business litigation lawyer right away.

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Catastrophic/Serious Injury
Catastrophic injury law falls under Tort Law. It involves a civil law suit for a lump sum monetary settlement or on-going compensation for a catastrophic injury suffered by the victim. Seeking the advise of a qualified Lead Counsel catastrophic injury lawyer can help you or your loved one get the medical treatment needed for the best possible recovery and help you recoup the costs involved with the treatment. An experienced lawyer can also help you or your loved one recover damages for the injury sustained. Even if you don't have legal recourse, a skilled catastrophic injury lawyer can best advise you on what government benefits may be available to you or your loved one and how to go about applying for them. Contact a qualified serious injury lawyer now because state statutes of limitations do apply and any delay on your part could adversely affect your eligibility for a claim.

Celebrex
On this site, you will find law firms staffed with qualified and experienced Celebrex lawyers who specialize in cases such as these. These Celebrex lawyers are Lead Counsel members, which means, among other things, that they have been practicing for several years, dedicate themselves to this type of legal issue, and are in good standing with their local bar associations.

 

Plaintiffs in cases such as these typically seek to recover damages for medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. The Celebrex lawyers featured here will handle your inquiry quickly and responsibly. If the Celebrex lawyer feels that further discussion and investigation is warranted, he or she will guide you through the process and provide you with quality representation when necessary.

If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of taking the drug Celebrex, now is the time to assert your rights. Contact one of our experienced Celebrex lawyers now to file your claim.

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

LawInfo Lead Counsel qualified Chapter 11 Bankruptcy lawyers are ready and available to help you get relief from your debts. If you are a consumer that is overburdened with debt and see no way out, you may want to consider filing for personal or consumer bankruptcy. A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy lawyer can help you with the mountains of paperwork and provide you with the quality legal advice and representation you need navigate through the complicating bankruptcy proceedings.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
LawInfo Lead Counsel qualified Chapter 13 Bankruptcy lawyers are ready and available to help you get relief from your debts. If you are a consumer that is overburdened with debt and see no way out, you may want to consider filing for personal or consumer bankruptcy. A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy lawyer can help you with the mountains of paperwork and provide you with the quality legal advice and representation you need navigate through the complicating bankruptcy proceedings

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
LawInfo Lead Counsel qualified Bankruptcy Lawyers are ready and available to help you get relief from your debts. If you are a consumer that is overburdened with debt and see no way out, you may want to consider filing for personal or consumer bankruptcy. A personal bankruptcy lawyer can help you with the mountains of paperwork and provide you with the quality legal advice and representation you need navigate through the complicating bankruptcy proceedings.

Child Custody

Child Support

Child support is a periodic payment made to a custodial parent from a non-custodial parent to help compensate for child's living expenses including food, clothes, medical care, and other needs of the child.  When one parent is awarded sole or primary physical custody, the non-custodial parent is required to fulfill his or her child support obligation by making set payments, whereas the custodial parent meets his or her support obligation through the custody itself.  The obligation to support minor children cannot be waived by either parent and is a right enjoyed by the child, not the parent. 

The amount of child support is calculated according to a variety of factors set by state law including each parent’s income and assets, the standard of living enjoyed by the children prior to the divorce or separation, the parents’ current standard of living, the child’s various needs, and a consideration of the amount of time each parent spends with the child.  While each state’s guidelines for determining child support may vary, the goal is generally to achieve an equitable distribution of the financial responsibility for raising children and to encourage parents to be actively involved in their upbringing. 

Citizenship

Civil Law
Are you party to a lawsuit? If so, you need a qualified Civil Law lawyer to represent you in your case. Even if you are not party to any civil lawsuits, you may find that retaining a Civil Law lawyer can be quite beneficial. For example, if you are creating or party to a trust, contract, mortgage, title, or lease, an experienced Civil Law lawyer can advise you of your legal rights and obligations to save you a lot of money and legal hassles down the road. A qualified Civil Law Lawyer can also help you if you are running a business by giving you timely advice that can save you from costly civil law litigation.

Civil Rights
If you are a victim of discrimination due to your race, sex, age, religion, ethnicity, physical/mental disability or sexual orientation, you should contact a civil rights lawyer right away. You should also consult with a civil rights lawyer if you are discriminated against for associating with or being part of a certain group of people. A civil rights lawyer can help you assert your civil rights by taking action against those who violate them and can also defend those who are wrongly accused of violating civil rights.

Class Action

A class action is a case brought against a company whose actions have damaged a group of people in a similar way. A single person who has been injured may bring a class action on behalf of everyone who has been harmed. It is common, however, after the action has been started for many other injured people to join the class action lawsuit (become class members). Hot topics of law, such as dangerous drugs and defective products, often make up class action lawsuits and can include over-the-counter or prescription medication, defective machinery, tools, motor vehicle defects, i.e. seatbelts and tires, toys and electronics. To read more about the hot topics of law, click here.

Do you feel you have a claim as part of a class action? Are you wondering if you should file a class action or an individual lawsuit? An experienced class action lawyer can advise you on whether filing a class action or an individual lawsuit is best for your case, as well as advise you on what steps you need to take. For more information about filing a hot topics class action lawsuit, contact a qualified Lead Counsel Attorney.

Collections-Creditors Rights

There are many confusing legal procedures involved with getting a debtor to pay back a debt. A collection lawyer can help you limit your own liability and increase your chances of collecting the debt. If you take the debtor to court, a collection lawyer will help you secure a judgement against the debtor, thereby increasing your chances of collecting the debt.

Commercial

Commercial law is the body of law which governs the broad areas of business, commerce, and consumer transactions. Commercial law regulates corporate contracts, hiring practices, and the manufacture and sales of consumer goods.

Commercial Litigation
The broad area of law that deals with resolving disputes in commercial settings stemming from professional and commercial relationships through alternative dispute resolution methods and court trials.

Consult with a commercial litigation lawyer immediately if you are party to litigation on any commercial matter including general or government contract disputes, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, unfair competition and other business torts.

Computer Crime
Among the things a computer lawyer or technology lawyer can help you with include outsourcing contract negotiation, website development and online contracting, structuring e-commerce and other e-commerce related matters, computer and Internet related transactions and agreements, technology procurement, intellectual property rights, vendor liability, raising venture capital, and technology litigation representation matters like alternative dispute resolution methods that can help offset high litigation costs; patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret disputes; and litigating computer related and other high technology matters. The question isn't whether you should hire a computer lawyer or technology lawyer but more along the lines of how you can do without one.

Find a computer lawyer or technology lawyer that's right for you and your legal situation.

 

Constitutional
Constitutional lawyers are well versed with the law and the application of court decisions that interpret the Constitution and its amendments in areas such as affirmative action and discrimination; freedom of speech, press, and religion; search and seizure protections; eminent domain; voting rights; prisoners' rights; freedom of information; and grand jury proceedings. If you feel your Constitutional rights have been violated (whether or not you are criminal defendant) or you've been accused of violating someone's Constitutional rights, find a Constitutional lawyer that's best for you and your legal situation.

Construction
Construction lawyers deal with all legal issues relating to the construction process from land acquisition and project financing to post-construction claims settlement.

If you are involved in a construction project, you should consult with a construction lawyer. You don't even necessarily have to involved with a commercial construction dispute to benefit from a construction lawyer's counsel.

 

Construction/Worksite Accidents
If you are involved in a construction project, you should consult with a construction lawyer. You don't even necessarily have to involved with a commercial construction dispute to benefit from a construction lawyer's counsel. Any construction lawyer can help you with obvious issues like determining construction claims and disputes, litigating construction disputes in court and with competitive bidding disputes. But, you should also consider retaining a construction lawyer for drafting and negotiating contracts, legal assistance during project with contract compliance and scope of work issues, assistance with mechanical liens and other day to day issues that arise.

Consumer Protection

Find a qualified consumer protection lawyer if you are party to a consumer law dispute or if you need legal advice about consumer law related matters.

Corporate Law

Corporate Lawyers focus on the legal methods of obtaining an official charter or articles of incorporation from the state for an organization.

If you are facing litigation, it's obvious you need to retain a corporate lawyer right away. Even if you aren't faced with litigation, a corporate lawyer can provide valuable advice and assistance you in drafting business plans.

Crestor

On this site, you will find law firms staffed with qualified and experienced Crestor lawyers who specialize in Crestor lawsuit cases. They are Lead Counsel members, which means, among other things, that they have been practicing for several years, dedicate themselves to this type of issue, and are in good standing with their state bar associations.

As a result of this hot debate and the alleged complications, Crestor related lawsuits are now being filed across the nation. Do you take Crestor? Are you suffering from symptoms that could potentially be linked with your use of Crestor? If you are, contact one of our Crestor lawyers. You could potentially have a lawsuit claim. Don't let time slip by or it may be too late to have your claim considered.

If you have suffered as a result of taking the drug Crestor, now is the time to assert your rights. Contact one of our experienced Crestor lawyers to file your claim.

Criminal Law
Criminal Lawyers can help you with a variety of matters when facing criminal charges.  A criminal lawyer can help fight for your legal rights, arrange for bail, represent you in court, and negotiate with the prosecution for reduced charges or a lighter sentence. Many criminal lawyers will arrange payment plans for clients who cannot afford to pay legal fees up front.  For more information, contact a qualified Lead Counsel Criminal Lawyer in your area today.

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Debt Relief

Debt Relief


If you are a consumer or business facing foreclosure, lawsuits, liens, repossession or wage garnishment, a qualified debt relief lawyer can help find the best option to help eliminate debt immediately. An experienced debt relief lawyer, as provided by our directory, can provide you with the quality legal advice and representation you need to navigate through actions such as filing for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt consolidation, credit card debt relief and foreclosure proceedings.

Defective Products/Products Liability

Buyers, users, and even bystanders can potentially sue for damages or injuries caused by dangerous and defective products. If you've been injured or become ill due to a defective product, contact a qualified Lead Counsel Products Liability Lawyer in your area today.

Deportation / Removal

Disability-Individual

Discrimination

Yes, you should hire a discrimination lawyer if you have been discriminated against. Unfortunately, there are plenty of situation that are abusive and harassing, but not illegal. Unless it's based on age, gender, race, religion, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation, the harassment can continue with no recourse available to the victim. However, if you feel you are being discriminated against where it relates to housing, the workplace or any public place due to your age, gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation, use the form on this page to find a discrimination lawyer who can help you determine if the discrimination you are suffering is illegal and help you assert your legal rights under the law.

Divorce

Divorce lawyers can advise on a variety of matters related to your divorce, whether your divorce is highly contested or relatively simple.

A court of law is the only way one can obtain a divorce decree, dissolution, legal separation, nullity or other form of terminating a marriage. The court also has jurisdiction to resolve other issues that may be related to the divorce including custody and visitation rights for minor children, division of marital assets and debts, spousal support, child support, restraining orders, and other matters.

Domestic Violence

Drug/Narcotics

Drugs and narcotics law encompass federal, state and international laws to interdict and eradicate the use, cultivation, processing and transportation of illicit drugs.

Drunk Driving Defense

DUI Lawyers handle drunk driving related cases. A person can receive a citation for a DUI for driving or operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or while his/her mental faculties are otherwise impaired.

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E Commerce Law

E-Commerce law encompasses laws about the sale and supply of goods and services, consumer protection, credit card fraud and so forth apply in E-Commerce.

Education Law

The area of law relating to schools and that deals mainly with schools, school systems and school boards charged with educating our children.

Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can affect people of all ethnic backgrounds and social status and can affect both men and women.

Elder Law
Elder law spans and encompasses elder care planning issues, estate planning, long-term care needs, planning for incapacity and other needs. An elder law lawyer can help you make the  necessary arrangements to deal with a variety of issues related to your loved ones needs. 

Eminent Domain/Condemnation

Condemnation is the process of taking private property through the power of eminent domain. Eminent domain is the right states and localities and the federal government have to condemn and force the sale of private property.

If you are facing eminent domain, find a eminent domain attorney specializing in condemnation/eminent domain to help you assert your legal rights and help you obtain just compensation for your property. If you are faced with civil forfeiture, consult with a condemnation attorney or an eminent domain attorney now to determine if the government acted appropriately and if you can use the innocent owner defense to get it back. For criminal forfeiture matters, you will need to consult with a criminal law attorney to prove your innocence and/or prove that your property was not connected with the crime.

Employment Visas
Employment Visa LawyersYou should consult a employment visa lawyer prior to petitioning the USCIS for entry under any such categories as there are numerous requirements and specific forms that must be filed in order to obtain employment related visas.

Entertainment and Sports

Entertainment lawyers and sports lawyers specialize in the entertainment and sports law areas and understand the unique needs and interests of amateur and professional athletes, actors and other entertainers, media distributors, production companies, artists, musicians and filmmakers. The entertainment lawyer and sports lawyer represent athletes, artists, and others in the entertainment business to protect them from exploitation.

Environmental

Environmental law encompasses these federal enactments that are aimed to protect the environment against both public and private actions that fail to take account of costs or harm inflicted on the eco-system (environment).

ERISA

ERISA is a federal law passed to protect pension rights. The U.S. Congress, out of concern over corporate mismanagement of worker's retirement funds, passed this act in 1974.

Estate Planning

Estate planning lawyers deal with planning for the inevitability of death, such as obtaining life insurance to pay for the costs of a funeral, preparing a Will, a trust and other related documents, as well as wealth management and asset protection.

The advice and direction of your estate planning lawyer will be essential to implementing an estate plan that both disposes of your assets according to your wishes and meets your other personal objectives.

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Family Law
Family law lawyers can help with legal family matters such as a contested or uncontested divorce, adoption of a child or placement of a child for adoption, child abuse matters, child support modifications, child visitation and custody, being accused of or a victim of domestic violence, elder law, juvenile law, probate and/or any other major family law issue.

Family Visas
Family Visa LawyersThe Visa process can take a very long time (several years) depending upon the preference ranking. The most current online visa bulletin will give those who are waiting an idea of how long they must wait for their immigration application or green card to be granted.

Father's Rights
Whether you are a father or you are about to be a father you have certain legal rights and obligations towards your child. Your rights include visitation and custody of the child and notice if the child is put up for adoption and your obligations consist of supporting the child financially. If you are an unmarried father an attorney can help you file for paternity to establish your parental rights and represent you in any child support order you have received.

Food Poisoning

Foreclosure

Fosamax

Franchise

Franchise lawyers deal with the area of law revolving around the right or license that is granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory under the company's trademark, trade name, or service mark.

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General Practice

General practice is defined as a lawyer or firm that covers a broad range of overlapping areas of law.

Green Cards

Guardianship and Conservatorship

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Health Law

Health and health care law are federal and state laws that encompass public health, mental health, private health insurance matters, contracts, administrative law, financing, torts, corporation, antitrust, and ethics.

Health law is one of those areas of the law where an experienced health lawyer is highly recommended, in order for you to have a fair trial and to negotiate the settlement that you deserve. A health lawyer will be able to assess your case in the first meeting and advise you of your rights and options for litigating the case. If you are defending against a lawsuit, you should definitely retain a health lawyer or you could end up paying out a lot more than you anticipated. Use the form on this page to find a health lawyer to best suit your needs and legal situation.

Heart Device Litigation

If you or a loved one has a heart device and has visited a physician due to this recall, contact a Guidant lawyer evaluate your potential claim. The recalled heart devices are prone to failure, resulting in a rapid heart rate. Other unexpected device behaviors are also possible. The problems may occur without warning.

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Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone fraudulently uses your personal information, such as your Social Security Number, credit card or bank account number, or other valuable identifying information for financial gain or criminal purposes. Often, the victim doesn’t even find out about the theft until receiving a credit card statement with unauthorized charges or being contacted by debt collectors. Some consumers victimized by identity theft may lose out on job opportunities, or be denied loans for education, housing or cars because of negative information on their credit reports. In rare cases, they may even be arrested for crimes they did not commit. If you believe you have been the victim of identity theft, contact the police, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, and perhaps contact your state Attorney General. A qualified identity theft attorney may also be a valuable resource in the process of restoring your stolen identity.

Immigration

U.S. Immigration lawyers deal with issues relating to foreign nationals who come to this country either temporarily or permanently, including the associated legal rights, duties, and obligations of aliens in the United States.  Some of the most common issues an immigration lawyer can help you with include immigration visas, green cards and citizenship and naturalization applications.

An immigration lawyer can help you overcome and avoid many legal issues and simplify the immigration process as much as possible.

Insurance

A insurance lawyer deals with insurance and insurance carriers. Insurance is coverage by contract whereby for an agreed payment of a premium one party agrees to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or loss.

If you have questions relating to any of these or other insurance law related issues, find a qualified insurance lawyer that's right for you.

Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Lawyers Intellectual property lawyers specialize in the area of law dealing with an idea, invention, brand, logo, trade secret, process, program, data, formula, patent, copyright, or trademark.

If you are involved with any issues pertaining to obtaining or licensing patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property, it is in your best interest to consult with a qualified intellectual property lawyer.

International Law

A group of laws, rules, or principles that are based on custom, treaties, or legislation and that control or affect the duties and rights of sovereign nations in relation to each other.

Whether or not you are currently facing a legal situation, retaining an international lawyer will always benefit you, especially if you do business with other countries. International lawyers understand the procedural and substantive laws in different countries.

Internet Law

Internet law lawyers deal with conduct involving the use of the Internet and cyber crime, electronic commerce, freedom of expression, intellectual property+ rights, jurisdiction and choice of law, and privacy rights.

An Internet law lawyer can provide you with professional legal counsel and litigation representation.

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Juvenile Law

The area of law that deals with criminal law involving juveniles (persons not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts (typically under 18 years of age)). The main goal of the juvenile justice system is rehabilitation rather than punishment.

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Ketek

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Labor and Employment

Employment Lawyers deal with a variety of matters covering the employer/employee relationship including ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, managing disputes with employees, advising on wage and hour matters, and assisting with appropriate employment policies and procedures.  An employment lawyer can help your business with employment contracts, discipline, termination, compensation, and other typical employment matters.   

Landlord/Tenant

Landlord-tenant law governs the issues surrounding the rental of commercial and residential real property (rental property).

Legal/Professional Malpractice

Legal malpractice lawyers specialize in the area of law dealing with lawyers and other professionals acts below the standard of care.

Lemon Law

You have rights under the auto lemon law. Knowing these rights will maximize your chances of successfully asserting your rights. Keep good records of all the repairs you've had done, and check your vehicle's warranty in order to inform yourself about the proper steps to take to guarantee legal recourse. Be sure to try to resolve the matter with the automobile dealer, then the manufacturer. If you cannot resolve the problem with the dealer or manufacturer, use this page to find a qualified lemon law lawyer to help you with your claim.

Lemon Law State to State

Required time, odometer mileage, number of repair attempts and calendar days the lemon vehicle is out of service, as well as other lemon law requirements vary from state to state. Consult with a lemon law lawyer in your state to find out your state's specific auto lemon laws.

Litigation

Whether or not you plan on litigating, a litigation lawyer would be able to determine what's the best approach for your case and advise you on the next steps to take. Even if you decide to settle out of court, a litigation lawyer will help you get the settlement you deserve or otherwise assure that your legal rights are being protected. Use the search form on this page to find a litigation lawyer that's best for you and your legal situation.

Living Wills / Health Care Directives

Long Term Care

Long-term care can be offered at home or in an institution. As a rule, care recipients prefer to stay at home and most of the time family and friends providing that care, prefer the home as well. But the deciding factor of where to receive help ultimately centers on the intensity and amount of services needed for support.

Lung Cancer

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Mediation

Mediation lawyers deal with mediation, which is one of the two most common methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), with Arbitration being the other.

Medicaid

Medicaid is available to low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers. Depending on your state's rules, you may also be asked to pay a small part of the cost (co-payment) for some medical services.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers deal with negligence committed by a professional health care provider whose performance of duties deviates from a standard of practice of those with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient or patients.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The area of law that involves the acquisition of or merging of a corporation of one or more others and/or any of various methods of combining two or more organizations.

Mesothelioma

Because Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that can take up to 20 years to develop, lawyers need specific training and experience when seeking compensation for clients. Mesothelioma lawyers have a specific team of medical professionals who interpret health records and testing documentation to prove the specific correlation between a patient's side-effects and the Mesothelioma diagnosis.

As Mesothelioma lawyers continue to prove the correlation between clients' illnesses and asbestos contimination, legislators struggle to approve a bill that will provide enough compensation for all victims who worked at mining plants and all neighboring residents who were exposed to the toxic chemicals.

Military

Military lawyers deal with the body of laws and rules of conduct administered by military courts and governed by federal law for the discipline, trial, and punishment of military personnel.

Mortgage Fraud

Motorcycle Accident

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Neurontin

Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing home neglect lawyers represent elderly or otherwise dependant adults who have been injured and families of those who have died from injuries resulting from neglect or abuse at the hands of nursing homes, in-home caregivers, medical providers, or any other person or business responsible for caring for the elderly or otherwise incompetent. If this describes your situation, consult with a nursing home neglect lawyer right away.

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Offshore Banking and Trusts / Asset Protection
An area of law that involves financial transactions under the laws of a country other than the United States.

Ortho Evra

If you or a loved one has suffered from the negative side effects of Ortho Evra, you may be entitled to compensation for your physical and emotional injuries. It’s important to take immediate action, as restrictive statutes of limitations can prevent you from collecting the compensation you are entitled. Successful defective drug litigation sends a clear message to the pharmaceutical industry about accountability and consumer safety. You are not alone in this fight. Contact an experienced and dedicated Ortho Evra lawsuit lawyer today to discuss the litigation options that are available to you.

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Patents Trademarks and Copyrights

Because trademarks, patents and copyrights all fall under the broad area of intellectual property law, if you plan on obtaining a patent, trademark or copyright it is is in your best interest to consult with a qualified trademark lawyer, patent lawyer or copyright lawyers to help you properly file for protection of your intellectual property. If you plan on licensing someone else's copyright, trademark, patent or other form of intellectual property, a trademark lawyer can assure that everyone's legal rights are protected under intellectual property law.

Paxil

On this site, you will find law firms staffed with qualified and experienced paxil lawyers who specialize in cases such as these. These Paxil lawyers are Lead Counsel members, which means, among other things, that they have been practicing for several years, dedicate themselves to this type of legal issue, and are in good standing with their local bar associations.

Plaintiffs in cases such as these typically seek to recover damages for medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. The Paxil lawyers featured here will handle your inquiry quickly and responsibly. If the Paxil lawyer feels that further discussion and investigation is warranted, he or she will guide you through the process and provide you with quality representation when necessary.

If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of taking the drug Paxil, now is the time to assert your rights. Contact one of our experienced Paxil lawyers now to file your claim.

Pension and Benefits

Pensions and benefits law is the area of law dealing with compensation under given conditions to workers following retirement from employment or to their surviving dependents.

Permax

Personal Injury

Personal injury lawyers can help with cases that arise from being involved in an automobile accident, a railroad accident, airline or other common carrier accident, a construction or other workplace accident, being injured as a result of a dangerous or otherwise unsafe product and/or other injury-causing situation.

Pet Law

Pharmaceutical
The legal area focusing on those persons harmed or injured by the use of Fen-Phen.

Power of Attorney

Probate

Probate lawyers deal with the legal process during which the will is validated; the assets of the deceased are inventoried; and all debts, creditor claims (including applicable lawsuits) and taxes are paid.

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Rail Road Injuries/ FELA

Congress passed the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) in 1908 in response to the high number of railroad deaths in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Under FELA, railroad workers who are not covered by regular workers’ compensation laws are able to sue companies over their injury claims. FELA allows monetary payouts for pain and suffering decided by juries based on comparative negligence rather than a pre-determined benefits schedule under workers compensation.

Real Estate

Real estate lawyers represent and assist business entities in a variety of residential and commercial real estate issues including real estate investment opportunities, acquisitions and sales, real estate construction and development, farm and ranch acquisitions and sales, leasing, landlord/tenant matters, land use, zoning, eminent domain, financing, refinancing, mortgages and foreclosures, and other real estate matters.

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Securities

Securities lawyers deal with shares of stock, bonds and debentures issued by corporations and governments to evidence ownership and terms of payment of dividends or final pay-off.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in employment settings and under Title IX of the 1972 Education Act where it relates to sexual harassment occurring in educational settings.

Slip & Fall/Trip & Fall

If you are injured in a fall down accident, contact a slip and fall attorney right away to learn your legal rights and options. Time limitations may apply, so contact a slip and fall attorney as quickly as possible. Also, if the at-fault party is a local, city, state or federal government entity, different laws may apply which may affect your rights as an injured person. If the lawyer feels you have a case, he or she can help you recover the monetary damages to which you may be entitled. Don't delay, delays could affect your potential eligibility for a claim. Contact a slip and fall attorney now!

Small Business

Small business lawyers deal with the area of law that involves the creation and needs of "small business".

Social Security Disability

If your initial Disability Claim is denied, an experienced disability lawyer can help you with your claim for continuing and past due benefits (back pay).  A qualified disability lawyer can also provide legal representation in court, as a denied claimant will typically be forced to follow the appeal route, at least to the point where their case is brought before an Administrative Law Judge at a social security disability hearing.

Spinal Injuries

Spinal cord injury lawyers are ready and available to assist you with your personal injury lawsuit claims for your spinal cord injury.

Stock Broker Fraud

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Tax Litigation

Tax litigation, like all litigation, involves conflicts over law or facts that can be intelligently argued either way. It's just that the issues pertain to tax matters and the other disputing party is the state or federal government.

Taxation

Taxation involves the collection of income taxes (corporate and personal), and taxes on real or personal property acquired through personal and professional efforts.

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Traffic Violations

Traffic violations are a mix of regulations and criminal offenses typically based on violations of state statutes and county, city or other local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles. Depending on the severity of the offense you may be subject to a fine, points on your license, loss of driving privileges or even jail time.

Transportation
Transportation law encompasses federal and state laws pertaining to highways, mass transit, aviation, rail, maritime and motor carriers where it relates to the conveyance of passengers or goods especially as a commercial enterprise.

Trasylol
Trasylol (aprotinin) is an injectable prescription drug which acts to decrease the risk of bleeding during surgery. On November 5, 2007, the FDA announced that Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corp. agreed to a marketing suspension of Trasylol, pending detailed review of preliminary results from a Canadian study that suggested Trasylol use increased risk for death and may increase the risk for clot formation within coronary artery bypass grafts.

Trial
Trial law is the determination of an accused person’s innocence or guilt by means of the judicial examination of the issues of the case in accordance with the law of the land. Trial law deals not only with criminal cases, but civil law cases, as well.

Trusts
A fictitious legal entity that owns assets for the benefit of a third person (beneficiary). The grantor of the trust is the one who set up and gave money to the Trust. The trustee is the person charged with the safekeeping and distribution of the trust.

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Veterans Law
VETERANS' LAW OVERVIEW Veterans' law deals with certain special rights that veterans are entitled to as a result of their service in the armed forces. The Executive Branch of the United States government created the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer and enforce these laws. Most of the laws that apply especially to veterans deal with retirement, disability, healthcare, vocational and educational services, and death benefits for dependents of veterans. Common issues that arise in the area of veterans' law include some of the following:

  • Determining whether a veteran's injuries were sustained or aggravated as a result of military service.
  • Determining whether a veteran is entitled to receive certain benefits.
  • Determining the amount of benefits that a veteran is entitled to.
  • Procedure for challenging the denial of a veteran's claim for benefits.
  • Determining whether conduct by a veteran has resulted in a forfeiture of entitled benefits and services.

Veterans' law is a very specific and detailed area of the law, and more complex and difficult issues than those listed above are likely to arise. However, to offset this complexity the Department of Veterans Affairs makes itself very accessible to veterans, and makes information regarding important aspects of veterans' law easily attainable.

RELEVANT LAW

The majority of the rules and regulations addressing A law can be found in Title 38 of the United States Code. All of the laws under this title are administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, its officers and subsidiary departments. Due to the complex and specialized nature of veterans' law, attorneys who practice it must have their qualifications approved by the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Vioxx
If you have suffered as a result of taking the drug Vioxx, now is the time to assert your rights. Contact one of our experienced Vioxx lawyers to file your claim.

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Wage and Hour

White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime Lawyers White collar crimes typically refer to a type of crime committed by business people, entrepreneurs, public officials, and professionals through deception normally committed in a commercial setting for financial gain, but some involves force and violence.

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Workers' Compensation
Never assume that an employer or their insurance company cares about your injury or if you receive fair compensation for it. Employers and their insurance company have many attorneys who know the workers' compensation system available to them and will work against you. Use our directory to locate a qualified workers' compensation lawyer in your area today, who will fight for your legal rights and help you get the medical care and compensation you deserve.

Wrongful Death
Wrongful death law is an area of law that seeks to provide financial compensation to the heirs of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another.