Common Legal Issues
Accidents and Injuries
You’ve been injured in an accident due to another’s negligence. What are your legal rights? Learn how you can recover damages in a personal injury case.
Bankruptcy
There are different types of bankruptcies to discharge debts and get a fresh start. Each bankruptcy has its own advantages and disadvantages. Which one is best for you?
Business Law
Choose the right legal structure to start your business. Know how to protect your business when obtaining financing, filing taxes and during an employment dispute.
Civil Rights
The Bill of Rights forms the basis for American civil liberties and civil rights. Learn about your right to equal protection under the law and rights against discrimination.
Consumer Protection
Which laws ensure safe products and protect consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices? Lean about the legal avenues to protect consumers.
Criminal Defense
Defending yourself on criminal charge requires a nuanced knowledge of the justice system. Learn about trial procedures, plea bargaining and hiring the right attorney.
Drunk Driving
Know your legal rights at a sobriety test, breathalyzers or blood tests and the various levels of Drunk and Driving While Impaired (DWI) charges and the consequences.
Estate Planning
Choosing the right type of will or establishing the correct trust can help you avoid probate and excessive estate taxes. Learn why estate planning is a crucial legal step.
Family Law
Going through a divorce, negotiating child custody and adopting a child are just a few types of domestic relations issues. Learn what makes a good family law attorney.
Health and Insurance
Healthcare law delves into Medicaid, COBRA benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance claims (among others). Learn about government agencies and programs.
Immigration
Whether applying for a visa, trying to understand the green card lottery or facing a deportation hearing – immigration cases are complex and require an attorney.
Intellectual Property
Protecting new ideas and products requires a deep understanding of intellectual property law. Learn about the process of filing for a patent or a trademark.
Labor and Employment Law
When leaving a job or getting hiring, employment laws often come into play. Know your rights and how to spot things like employment discrimination in the workplace.
Landlord Tenant Law
A lease covers critical parts of the landlord-tenant relationship. It often includes basic rights to repair, issues of tenant safety and privacy. Know your rights.
Product Liability
Companies have a duty to protect consumers from injury. Manufacture or design defects, toxic chemicals and recalled automobiles fall under product liability law.
Real Estate
Real estate laws govern the buying and selling of real property, the foreclosure process and eviction procedures. Learn about homeowner and neighbors legal issues.
Other Legal Topics
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