Practice areas

Lawyers usually specialise. Choose the type of legal help you need to find local specialists in the US, the UK and Europe, and read a plain-English guide to what they do and what they cost.

Family & Divorce Lawyers Divorce, separation, child custody, support and family disputes. 456 firms Personal Injury Lawyers Compensation for accidents and injuries caused by someone else. 411 firms Criminal Defense Lawyers Representation if you are investigated, arrested or charged with a crime. 267 firms DUI & Traffic Lawyers DUI/DWI charges, license suspensions and traffic tickets. 46 firms Immigration Lawyers Visas, green cards and residence, citizenship, asylum and deportation defense. 202 firms Wills & Estate Planning Lawyers Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and planning for the future. 455 firms Probate & Estates Lawyers Administering the estate of someone who has died, and estate disputes. 435 firms Real Estate Lawyers Buying, selling and financing property, title issues and disputes. 443 firms Employment Lawyers Dismissal, discrimination, harassment, pay and workplace disputes. 402 firms Business & Corporate Lawyers Company formation, contracts, deals and business disputes. 328 firms Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyers Bankruptcy, debt relief, foreclosure and creditor problems. 7 firms Tax Lawyers Tax disputes, audits, tax debt and planning. 10 firms Intellectual Property Lawyers Patents, trademarks, copyright, licensing and IP disputes. 136 firms Landlord & Tenant Lawyers Leases, evictions, rent and deposit disputes, and repairs. 289 firms Litigation & Disputes Lawyers Lawsuits, contract disputes, appeals and debt recovery. 448 firms Medical Malpractice Lawyers Claims for harm caused by negligent medical treatment. 7 firms Workers' Compensation Lawyers Benefits for injuries and illnesses suffered at work. 3 firms Social Security Disability Lawyers SSDI and SSI claims, appeals and disability benefits. 6 firms Civil Rights & Discrimination Lawyers Discrimination, police misconduct and civil liberties claims. 61 firms