| Administrative Law : Laws arising out of the administrative agencies of government. |
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| Adoption : A subcategory of family law dealing specifically with adoption. |
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| Alternative Dispute Resolution : Resolving legal disputes through means other than litigation. Also known as conflict resolution. |
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| Appeals/Appellate : Challenges to a lower court decision or ruling. Such cases are heard by the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. |
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| Asbestos : Laws dealing with the regulation and injuries arising out of asbestos exposure. |
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| Auto Accidents : Personal injury or property damage arising out of motor vehicle accidents. |
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| Aviation : Laws that concern flight, air travel, and associated business and legal concerns. |
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| Banking : Laws related to banking institutions. |
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| Bankruptcy : A legally declared inability to pay creditors by an individual or a corporate entity. |
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| Bonds/Government Finance : Laws relating to financing of municipalities. Closely related to securities law. |
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| Business Corporate : Laws dealing with how businesses operate. Lawyers may assist companies with matters ranging from contracts to financing. |
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| Business Litigation : Lawsuits involving disputes of businesses and commerce. |
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| Civil Litigation : Lawsuits involving relationships among people, organizations, or between people and organizations. |
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| Civil Rights : Laws related to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against discrimination of color, race, sex, religion, or national origin. |
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| Class Action : Lawsuits in which several related or unrelated parties are suing a common party or parties. |
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| Constitutional/Political Law : Laws dealing with individual rights, such as the First and Second Amendments, right of free speech, right to bear arms, etc. |
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| Construction Law : Laws and claims relating to the construction of residential and commercial structures. |
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| Contracts : Legally enforceable agreements between two or more parties. May be between individuals or organizations. Closely related to business law. |
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| Corporate : Laws dealing with the legal structure of business organizations. Closely related to business law and business litigation. |
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| Creditor/Debtor Rights : Laws governing fair debt, collections, and credit. |
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| Criminal Defense-Felonies : Serious offenses with sentences of a year or more. |
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| Criminal Defense-Misdemeanors : Lesser offenses carrying sentences of a year or less and fines. |
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| Criminal Law : Felonies are serious crimes generally resulting in sentences greater than one year, and misdemeanors are lesser offenses resulting in fines or sentences of less than a year. |
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| Divorce : Domestic relations and the dissolution of marriage. |
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| Drug Crimes : Charges arising out of the possession of illegal and controlled substances. |
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| DUI/DWI Defense : Lawyers who specialize in cases involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. |
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| Employee Benefits/ERISA : Laws governing employee benefits such as insurance, pension or retirement plans. |
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| Employment/Labor Law : Body of law that addresses legal rights and restrictions of working people and their organizations. |
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| Energy/Natural Resources : Laws designed to protect natural resources such as water and air through regulation of use and conservation. Closely related to environmental law. |
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| Entertainment/Sports : Laws governing sports and entertainment. |
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| Environmental : Laws designed to protect the natural environment. Closely related to energy and natural resources law. |
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| Family Law : Laws relating to family matters and domestic relationships. |
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| Franchise/Dealership : Laws dealing with franchises and dealerships. Closely related to business and corporate law. |
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| General Litigation : Lawsuits that can arise out of any area of law involving individuals or organizations. Can include damages from contracts or torts. |
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| General Practice : Lawyers who practice in several areas of law. |
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| Government/Municipalities : Legal matters occuring within cities and counties. They may included regulations, ordinances and zoning. |
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| Healthcare : Laws affecting the healthcare industry, patients, vendors, employers and employees within those organizations. |
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| Immigration : Government policies affecting individual or familial immigration; includes residency permits, naturalization of citizenship, or deportation proceedings. |
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| Insurance : Laws related to practices surrounding insurance and insurance policies. |
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| Intellectual Property : Laws related to copyrights, trademarks and patent rights. |
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| International : Laws involving nations, between private entities across national boundaries or supranational organizations. |
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| Juvenile Law : Laws affecting juveniles. |
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| Land Use/Zoning : Laws relating to land use and zoning of property owned by individuals or organizations. |
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| Landlord/Tenant : Legal disputes between landlords and tenants. |
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| Legal Aid/Legal Services : Needs based legal services for the underprivileged. Services provided may be free or income based |
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| Legal Malpractice : Errors resulting from the negligence or mistakes made by an attorney. |
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| Maritime : Laws governing private vessels on the sea. Also called admiralty law. |
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| Mediation : Resolving legal disputes through means other than litigation. Also known as conflict resolution. |
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| Medical Malpractice : Laws related to professional malpractice by a healthcare provider. |
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| Medicare : Laws affecting medical programs and care for the elderly. |
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| Mergers/Acquisitions : Laws dealing with the buying and selling of companies and their related assets. |
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| Military : Legal system governing the conduct of members of all branches of the armed forces. |
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| Non-Profit : Laws affecting the practices of non-profit agencies or organizations. |
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| Parole/Probation : Post conviction hearings. |
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| Personal Injury : Injuries caused by the negligence of another person or entity. |
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| Probate : Legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person. |
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| Products Liability : Consumer injuries from use of products. |
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| Real Estate- Closings : Lawyers who finalize real property transactions. |
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| Real Estate- Transactions : Laws related to land and buildings permanently affixed to the land. |
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| Schools/Education : Laws governing public education. |
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| Securities Litigation : Lawsuits involving stocks, options, etc. May also be brought by the government against individuals or organizations. |
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| Securities/Corporate Finance : Laws related to the trading of securities and financing of organizations. |
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| Sexual Harassment : Laws designed to protect against unwelcome sexual advances in the work place. |
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| Social Security : Laws related to social protection against poverty, old age, disability, unemployment and so forth. |
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| Tax Law : Government levies on economic transactions involving individuals or organizations. |
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| Traffic Violations : Motor vehicle related laws and citations. |
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| Transportation : Laws dealing with the movement of commerce by land, air or sea. |
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| Trial Practice : Lawyers who represent clients in court. |
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| Utilities : Laws related to the operation and business or public and private utilities. |
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| Veterans : Laws and claims made by veterans of wars. |
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| White Collar Defense : Defense of financial transaction matters. |
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| Wills/Trusts/Estates : Preparing legal documents in anticipation of future incapacity or death of an individual. |
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| Workers Compensation : Laws providing compensation to workers injured while on the job. |
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| Wrongful Death : Lawsuits arising out of negligence which causes the death of an individual. |
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| Zoning : Laws pertaining to how government classifies land and property in relation to the safety and welfare of citizens. |
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