Immigration lawyers are responsible for helping people who want to work in the US to obtain work visas, representing people in the case that they are facing illegal immigration charges or are going to be deported, and can a help people to obtain permanent or temporary residency in the United States. An Influx of Immigrants […]
If you’re a law student or prospective law school student, you might want to consider a career in family and divorce law. Family and divorce law, which handles issues such as alimony, child support, and general divorce proceedings, is a lucrative and fulfilling career path. What is Family Law? Family law is an area of […]
Estate law is a field of law that encompasses an individual’s personal finances and other assets, as well as what will happen with these at the time of their death. While some people choose to make these important decisions without the help of legal counsel, doing so may be against your best interests. Here are […]
Environmental policy is a constantly evolving branch of law. Encompassing a wide range of issues, including regulations, laws, and disputes relating to the environment, new developments in policy are happening every year. Environmental Lawyers: A Brief Explanation Environmental lawyers usually work to protect the earth or those who are affected by damage to the earth. […]
Employee rights and workplace discrimination cases are, unfortunately, very common in the United States. In 2012, a Muslim woman was awarded $5 million for her workplace discrimination suit, and a Patisserie in Queens was recently fined $25,000 for discrimination. Knowing your rights as an employee can be a confusing topic, and standing up for your […]
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) are both serious crimes that have far-reaching legal penalties. If you’ve been arrested and charged with either, you need an attorney. What is a DUI/DWI Attorney? A DUI/DWI attorney is an attorney who is knowledgeable in the law in the state where he or she […]
Criminal Law is a broad subject that encompasses all laws within the United States that are related to crime. While state laws will vary as one moves from region to region, federal criminal law is consistent across state lines. Criminal defense law refers to the rights and responsibilities that are afforded to a person in […]
When people talk about civil rights, they’re generally referring to the Civil Rights Acts of 1964. The 1964 act provided a legal foundation for anti-discrimination policies in the US based on race, sex, religion, or age. Since the Civil Rights Act, civil rights have evolved to encompass a number of different rights that people are […]
If a person is struggling financially due to large amounts of debt, filing bankruptcy is one way of managing that debt. Laws regarding insolvency are in place in order to help those who can no longer pay their creditors, and lawyers are responsible for guiding people through the complicated filing process. What is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy […]
Business and corporate law is a myriad of rules and regulations that govern the operations of businesses within the United States. All businesses small and large must adhere to operational laws, and many often procure the services of a lawyer for direction in navigating the complex business legal system. Areas of Business Law There are […]
