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What are the Different Types of Law Practice Areas and Which is Right For You?

CaseFox

The responsibilities of civil lawyers include: Preparing legal documents and files for client Filing a lawsuit in the court Defending client in the court Corporate Law As the name suggests, it is about everything corporate and business. Corporate lawyers handle cases regarding owning, operating, and managing a business.

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What is the Difference Between a Litigator, Lawyer, and Attorney?

MatterSuite

A lawyer is a broad term used to describe a legal professional who is trained and licensed to provide legal advice and represent clients in legal matters. Lawyers are educated in the law and can specialize in various areas such as corporate law, criminal defense, or family law.

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What Makes a Good Divorce Attorney?

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Family lawyers need legal expertise, not only in divorce, custody, and support (and these laws vary from state to state), but they also need to be well versed in tax, real estate, bankruptcy, estate, corporate law, and general litigation to handle the plethora of issues that arise when couples uncouple.

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What Is a Litigator? And the Differences From a Lawyer

CaseFox

By gaining a deeper understanding of the role of a litigator, we can appreciate their invaluable contributions to the legal profession. Role of a Lawyer Lawyers are the pillars of the legal profession, providing comprehensive legal advice and representation to clients.

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Law’s Digital Awakening: AI’s Growing Impact on the Legal World?

The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

As a result, the profession must strike a delicate balance between utilizing AI to improve efficiency and accuracy, and maintaining the human touch that is essential for providing high-quality legal advice and representation. Andrew McArthur & Edwin Kellermann Andrew is a second-year law student from Phoenix, Arizona.

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Types of Law Practice: Which is Right for You?

Clio

Corporate law Corporate lawyers work on legal issues that surround owning, operating, and managing a business. That said, a career in corporate law can come with notoriously long hours and high-stress situations. Learn more about becoming a corporate lawyer.

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Benefits of Attending Legal Conferences and Events

MatterSuite

Expanding Your Client Base: Legal conferences often attract not only legal professionals but also potential clients seeking legal services. Clients attending such events are often actively seeking legal advice or representation. You may encounter potential partners or firms with complementary practice areas.