Practice Areas

A business lawyer ensures that all operations are conducted within the legal framework of local, state, and federal laws. A business lawyer is involved in everything from liability and intellectual property disputes to mergers and revising all sorts of legal documentation.

To become a business lawyer, you’ll need a J.D. However, many law students also acquire a business law certificate. After that, all you need to do is pass the bar exam, and you can start working for a company.

 For certain types of law careers, you need to be an expert on very specific laws. As a bankruptcy lawyer, you’ll need to know everything about the US Bankruptcy Code. There are two types of bankruptcy lawyers - those who are experts in consumer bankruptcy and those who know everything about commercial bankruptcy. 

 Tax lawyers are experts in the US tax system. They help businesses and individuals understand complex tax rules and regulations and enable them to stay compliant with local, state, and federal tax laws.

Since the US tax system is complex and subject to frequent changes, tax lawyers must be up to date with all IRS regulations and any amendments to the tax law.

There are two main types of criminal lawyers - criminal defense lawyers and prosecutors. Criminal defense lawyers defend individuals who are accused of committing a crime. In other words, these criminal lawyers protect the rights of the defendant. Defense lawyers can work as either public defenders or private attorneys. Regardless of what you choose, criminal defense lawyers generally spend more time in court than some of their counterparts. Criminal law can also be split into multiple categories, giving you the option to work as a drug crime lawyer, violent crime lawyer, or homicide lawyer.

 As the title implies, a constitutional lawyer is an expert in the US Constitution. Constitutional lawyers ensure that there is a lawful balance between the interests of their clients and those of government institutions. Different kinds of lawyers are experts in interpreting the US Constitution. For example, there are constitutional lawyers whose job involves investigating the constitutionality of certain laws. Some of them can work as constitutional lawyers at universities or federal government agencies. Constitutional lawyers must be capable of understanding all possible interpretations of the country’s founding document. If you’re detail-oriented and ready to think outside the box, this is the right lawyer occupation for you. 

Financial crimes, or white-collar crimes, are investigations and charges based on financially motivated, nonviolent, actions taken by individuals or government officials. These cases are typically investigated and prosecuted by state authorities or federal authorities. However, there are instances where both are involved. The biggest mistake is to delay or procrastinate hiring a criminal defense attorney. More often than not criminal prosecution can be avoided if counsel is involved the instant there appears to be a problem. On the federal level, the first time someone is aware of a problem is when there are agents at the door with a search warrant. The best thing you can do is cooperate, SAY ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and call criminal defense counsel. If possible.