⚖️ Common Types of Lawyers
1. Criminal Lawyer
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Defends or prosecutes individuals charged with crimes.
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Works in criminal courts.
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Example: Defense attorney, prosecutor.
2. Civil Litigation Lawyer
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Handles non-criminal lawsuits (e.g., personal injury, contract disputes).
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Represents clients in suing or defending against lawsuits.
3. Family Lawyer
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Deals with matters like divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence.
4. Corporate (Business) Lawyer
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Advises companies on legal rights, contracts, mergers, and compliance.
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Works in-house or at firms.
5. Immigration Lawyer
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Helps clients with visas, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense, etc.
6. Employment Lawyer
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Handles issues between employers and employees (e.g., discrimination, wrongful termination, wage disputes).
7. Real Estate Lawyer
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Deals with buying/selling property, land use, zoning, and tenant disputes.
8. Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer
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Protects inventions, brands, copyrights, and trademarks.
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Common for artists, tech developers, and inventors.
9. Tax Lawyer
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Specializes in tax planning, disputes with tax authorities, and business tax strategy.
10. Environmental Lawyer
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Works on cases involving environmental regulations, pollution, and land protection.
🏛️ Other Specialized Lawyers
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Bankruptcy Lawyer – Helps clients file for bankruptcy or deal with debt restructuring.
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Constitutional Lawyer – Works on issues involving constitutional rights and government power.
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Elder Law Attorney – Focuses on senior citizens’ legal needs (estate planning, guardianship, etc.).
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Entertainment Lawyer – Works in music, film, and media industries on contracts and rights.
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International Lawyer – Deals with treaties, international trade, or cross-border legal matters.