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Legal services
Click on the type of legal service practitioner from the table below to learn about the general description for the nature of the service. Click the type of professional from the list on the right to find your local provider.
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Almost everything we do, from driving a car, making a purchase and interacting with others, is affected by the law in some way. It is clear a lawyer is not needed for everyday transactions and interactions, but is important to know when a lawyer should be consulted.
Lawyers play an important role in many aspects of our lives, including protecting our rights, advising on risks and remedies for contemplated transactions as well as other issues about your legal rights and how the law affects you.
Among the many issues which may create a need to consult a lawyer are the following:
Automobile and traffic issues generally pertain to:
- Lemon law issues
- Accidents
- Motor vehicle violations
Debtor & creditor rights services generally pertain to:
- Bankruptcy
- Credit issues
Elder Law Attorney Click to be directed to the section on Elder Law.
Estate planning services Click to be directed to the section on Estate planning services.
Family law services generally pertain to:
- Wills and estates
- Domestic violence
- Child custody and support
- Divorce or separation
Health and Healthcare law services generally pertain to:
- Managed care issues
- Health directives
- Personal injury
Mediation is a type of negotiation, between the parties having the conflict and a neutral third party who helps lead the discussion. The mediator’s goal is to bring the parties to an agreement that satisfies each of them. The mediator is only there are a sort of MC or referee, and can’t make any actual decisions.
Real estate transaction services generally pertain to:
- Buying or selling a house
- Renting a home, office or apartment
