You shouldn't need a law degree to find a lawyer. Pick your situation below — we explain what type of attorney helps, what it costs, and what to expect.
Dividing assets, child custody, support payments. What a family law attorney does — and what it typically costs.
Parenting plans, custody modifications, visitation rights. What the court looks for and how attorneys can help you protect your relationship with your child.
Car accidents, slip and fall, product injuries. Most attorneys work on contingency — you pay nothing unless they win.
Charged with a crime or DUI? What to do in the first 24 hours, and why a private defense attorney matters even if you're innocent.
Green cards, work visas, family petitions, deportation defense. Immigration law is complex — a small mistake can cost years.
Who gets what when you're gone. A will, trust, and power of attorney often cost less than a month's car payment.
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 explained. Bankruptcy stops creditor calls, wage garnishment, and foreclosure — often within days of filing.
Fired for discriminatory, retaliatory, or illegal reasons. What counts as wrongful termination — and what you may be owed.
Buying, selling, landlord disputes, title issues, foreclosure. When you need a real estate attorney vs. just a realtor.
A doctor, nurse, or hospital made an error that hurt you. What medical malpractice means, and how attorneys evaluate cases for free.
Injured on the job — even if it was partly your fault. What workers comp covers, how to file, and when you need a lawyer.
SSDI and SSI claims are denied 60% of the time on first application. An attorney improves your odds significantly — and is paid only if you win.
Eviction, withheld deposits, habitability issues, illegal lockouts. Your rights as a tenant — and when landlords need legal help too.
Scammed, predatory loans, debt collection harassment, false advertising. Consumer protection attorneys often work on contingency or flat fee.
Hostile work environment, quid pro quo, retaliation for reporting. What your employer is legally required to do — and what you can do if they didn't.
Setting up an LLC, corporation, or partnership. The right structure protects your personal assets — do it once, do it right.
Vendor agreements, client contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements. What to look for before you sign — and why online templates often fail.
Your business is being sued — or needs to sue someone. Commercial litigation, breach of contract, partnership disputes.
Protecting your brand, logo, invention, or creative work. Trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secret defense.
Employee lawsuits, HR policies, non-competes, termination procedures. How businesses protect themselves from employment liability.
IRS audit, back taxes, tax liens, payroll tax problems. A tax attorney vs. a CPA — knowing when you need legal representation.
Buying or selling a business. Due diligence, purchase agreements, asset vs. stock deals, and what M&A attorneys do.
GDPR, CCPA, data breaches, privacy policies. What companies are legally required to do — and the cost of getting it wrong.
Raising capital, SEC compliance, investor agreements, securities fraud defense. What founders and investors need to know.
Contract disputes, mechanic's liens, defect claims, permit issues. Contractors, owners, and subcontractors all need different types of help.
FAR compliance, bid protests, SBA rules, prime/sub relationships. Winning and keeping government business requires specialized legal counsel.
Buying or creating a franchise. FDD review, territory rights, royalty disputes. What to check before you sign a franchise agreement.
501(c)(3) status, bylaws, board governance, compliance. Starting a nonprofit involves more legal work than most founders expect.
EPA compliance, contamination liability, land use permits, NEPA review. Businesses facing environmental claims need specialized defense counsel.
Denied or delayed insurance claim. Bad faith insurance practices. When to hire an attorney to fight an insurer's decision.
The honest answer: sometimes yes, sometimes no. Here's how to decide in 4 minutes.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, flat fees, and retainers — explained in plain English.
Make the most of your free consultation. These questions tell you if an attorney is right for your case.