The only types of lawyers I know are general emanate attorneys, and auto-accidental attorneys. What's the name of the rest of them?
Answer by missiceprincess74
Practice Areas (Specializations)
The law impacts our lives in numerous ways, so naturally the legal profession covers many fields. Some lawyers practice in all areas of the law, while others choose to specialize. Here are some areas of specialization in legal practice:
* Administrative Law: branch of public law dealing with the relationship between individuals and the government; regulates the power of governmental administrative agencies and ensures fair implementation and administration of laws.
* Civil Litigation: involves a lawsuit resulting from a dispute between private parties (individuals or corporations); civil litigation is concerned with matters such as breach of contract, debt collection, malpractice and personal injury.
* Constitutional Law: branch of public law dealing with powers of the federal government and the division of powers between the federal and provincial governments; constitutional lawyers handle issues such as equality rights, freedom of expression, security and democratic governance.
* Corporate and Commercial Law: deals with the formation and maintenance of businesses; corporate and commercial lawyers handle contracts, liability, mergers, structured financings and other business matters.
* Criminal Law: governs crimes against the public and members of the public (as opposed to civil litigation which deals with private disputes); a criminal lawyer may work for the government as a prosecutor or represent the accused person as a defence lawyer.
* Environmental Law: legislation and regulations relating to the interaction of humans with the environment; environmental lawyers deal with matters such as air pollution, wilderness preservation and waste disposal.
* Family Law: applies to legal relationships between family members; issues in family law include marriage contracts, divorce, child custody, adoption, wills and estate planning.
* Immigration Law: federal laws control the entry of non-citizens into the country; immigration lawyers assist clients in applying for entry, residing in the country and becoming citizens.
* Intellectual Property Law: intellectual property refers to the ownership rights to certain kinds of creative endeavours; intellectual property law protects ownership through copyrights, patents, trademarks and industrial design registrations.
* International Law: governs the interactions and relationships between nations; international lawyers may be hired by national governments and international organizations, or work in the private sector focusing on the interpretation of treaties and related laws.
* Labour and Employment Law: defines the rights and obligations of employers, workers and union members; lawyers may advise management, labour or government on issues such as employment standards, workplace health and safety, and industrial relations.
* Real Estate Law: deals with the purchase, sale, financing and development of land and buildings; real estate lawyers may work for developers, tenants, investors, banks or corporations on matters relating to residential or commercial real estate.
* Securities Law: regulates the purchase and sale of securities (financial instruments such as stocks and bonds); securities lawyers typically work in law firms providing services to corporations and financial institutions or for governmental commissions focusing on regulatory compliance.
* Tax Law: deals with the taxes levied by different levels of government; tax lawyers may advise corporations on tax strategies and implications of business transactions, or counsel individuals on matters such as legal wills and estate planning.
* Other Areas: in addition to the practice areas list above, there are many other fields of specialization in the legal profession (antitrust law, entertainment law, health law, municipal law, sports law, etc.).
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