Marla
how many type of lawyers are there?
i'm 15 and i like watching law & order so i was intersted in being a lawyer. #law #career-paths
3 answers
Robert Henry
Robert’s Answer
Mackenzie Ward
Mackenzie’s Answer
Criminal Lawyer: Specializes in defending individuals or entities accused of criminal conduct, ranging from minor offenses to serious crimes.
Family Lawyer: Deals with legal matters related to family relationships, such as divorce, child custody, adoption, and spousal support.
Personal Injury Lawyer: Represents individuals who have been injured due to negligence or wrongdoing, often in accidents such as car crashes, medical malpractice, or slip-and-fall incidents.
Real Estate Lawyer: Focuses on legal issues related to real property, including buying, selling, leasing, and property disputes.
Corporate Lawyer: Provides legal advice and services to businesses on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, contracts, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
Employment Lawyer: Specializes in matters related to employment law, including workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and labor law issues.
Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer: Handles legal matters related to intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Environmental Lawyer: Deals with legal issues related to environmental protection, including regulations, compliance, and disputes over environmental damage.
Immigration Lawyer: Assists individuals and businesses with immigration-related legal matters, such as obtaining visas, green cards, and citizenship.
Bankruptcy Lawyer: Helps individuals or businesses navigate the process of filing for bankruptcy and dealing with financial insolvency.
Estate Planning Lawyer: Helps individuals plan for the distribution of their assets after their death, including creating wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
Healthcare Lawyer: Specializes in legal matters related to healthcare and medical ethics, including patient rights, medical malpractice, and regulatory compliance.
Civil Rights Lawyer: Advocates for individuals whose civil rights have been violated, often involving cases related to discrimination, freedom of speech, and other constitutional issues.
Tax Lawyer: Deals with legal matters related to taxation, including tax planning, tax disputes, and representing clients before tax authorities.
International Lawyer: Handles legal issues that involve international law, such as cross-border transactions, international trade, and diplomatic relations.
Entertainment Lawyer: Represents clients in the entertainment industry, including actors, musicians, filmmakers, and other creative professionals, with regards to contracts, intellectual property, and entertainment law.
These are just a few examples of the many specialized areas within the field of law. It's important to note that some lawyers may practice in multiple areas, while others focus exclusively on one specific area of law.
Ron Clifton
Ron’s Answer
Wow this is such a simple question, with a rather complex answer! The short answer is: A LOT. You are going to get a different list depending on who you ask, so I'll give you my perspective. I won't be able to list all of the types of lawyers, but here's a starting point:
First I would split civil law and criminal law.* Civil law is where two people or companies are engaged in a legal discussion, whereas with criminal law the legal discussion entails an individual vs. the state. Lawyers rarely move between these fields and they're very different. Within criminal law, I think (although I never practiced it) the big division is white collar crime versus other crimes (robbert, etc.). Within civil law there are a ton of specialties. Some big ones: business law, IP/patent law, Antitrust law, Securities law, etc.
*Unfortunately, there are some legal specialties that do not fit neatly into the civil/criminal divide. This is where it gets messy. Immigration law and social security law are two examples.