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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.

Personal & Family (15 situations)
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Personal

Getting Divorced

Dividing assets, child custody, support payments. What a family law attorney does — and what it typically costs.

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Personal

Child Custody

Parenting plans, custody modifications, visitation rights. What the court looks for and how attorneys can help you protect your relationship with your child.

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Personal

Personal Injury

Car accidents, slip and fall, product injuries. Most attorneys work on contingency — you pay nothing unless they win.

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Personal

Criminal / DUI

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.

US passport and documents
Personal

Immigration / Visa

Green cards, work visas, family petitions, deportation defense. Immigration law is complex — a small mistake can cost years.

Will and estate documents
Personal

Estate Planning / Will

Who gets what when you're gone. A will, trust, and power of attorney often cost less than a month's car payment.

Financial documents and calculator
Personal

Bankruptcy / Debt

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 explained. Bankruptcy stops creditor calls, wage garnishment, and foreclosure — often within days of filing.

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Personal

Wrongful Termination

Fired for discriminatory, retaliatory, or illegal reasons. What counts as wrongful termination — and what you may be owed.

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Personal

Real Estate

Buying, selling, landlord disputes, title issues, foreclosure. When you need a real estate attorney vs. just a realtor.

Hospital operating room
Personal

Medical Malpractice

A doctor, nurse, or hospital made an error that hurt you. What medical malpractice means, and how attorneys evaluate cases for free.

Construction worker injury
Personal

Workers Compensation

Injured on the job — even if it was partly your fault. What workers comp covers, how to file, and when you need a lawyer.

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Personal

Social Security Disability

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.

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Personal

Landlord / Tenant

Eviction, withheld deposits, habitability issues, illegal lockouts. Your rights as a tenant — and when landlords need legal help too.

Credit card and fraud documents
Personal

Consumer Protection

Scammed, predatory loans, debt collection harassment, false advertising. Consumer protection attorneys often work on contingency or flat fee.

Professional workplace environment
Personal

Sexual Harassment

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.

Business (15 situations)
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Business

LLC / Business Formation

Setting up an LLC, corporation, or partnership. The right structure protects your personal assets — do it once, do it right.

Contract signing
Business

Business Contracts

Vendor agreements, client contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements. What to look for before you sign — and why online templates often fail.

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Business

Business Litigation

Your business is being sued — or needs to sue someone. Commercial litigation, breach of contract, partnership disputes.

Creative design trademark concept
Business

IP / Trademarks

Protecting your brand, logo, invention, or creative work. Trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secret defense.

Employer in office meeting
Business

Employment (Employer)

Employee lawsuits, HR policies, non-competes, termination procedures. How businesses protect themselves from employment liability.

Tax documents and calculator
Business

Tax / IRS Issues

IRS audit, back taxes, tax liens, payroll tax problems. A tax attorney vs. a CPA — knowing when you need legal representation.

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Business

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying or selling a business. Due diligence, purchase agreements, asset vs. stock deals, and what M&A attorneys do.

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Business

Data Privacy

GDPR, CCPA, data breaches, privacy policies. What companies are legally required to do — and the cost of getting it wrong.

Stock market trading screens
Business

Securities Law

Raising capital, SEC compliance, investor agreements, securities fraud defense. What founders and investors need to know.

Construction site
Business

Construction Law

Contract disputes, mechanic's liens, defect claims, permit issues. Contractors, owners, and subcontractors all need different types of help.

Government building
Business

Government Contracts

FAR compliance, bid protests, SBA rules, prime/sub relationships. Winning and keeping government business requires specialized legal counsel.

Franchise storefront
Business

Franchise Law

Buying or creating a franchise. FDD review, territory rights, royalty disputes. What to check before you sign a franchise agreement.

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Business

Nonprofit Formation

501(c)(3) status, bylaws, board governance, compliance. Starting a nonprofit involves more legal work than most founders expect.

Environmental landscape
Business

Environmental Law

EPA compliance, contamination liability, land use permits, NEPA review. Businesses facing environmental claims need specialized defense counsel.

Insurance policy documents
Business

Insurance Claims

Denied or delayed insurance claim. Bad faith insurance practices. When to hire an attorney to fight an insurer's decision.

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