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What are the Different Types of Law Practice Areas and Which is Right For You?

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As a civil lawyer, you will have to provide service to individuals whose rights are violated. As the lawyer, you will have to defend such individuals. Corporate lawyers handle cases regarding owning, operating, and managing a business. It includes cases related to work visa, education visa, citizenship and refugee shelter.

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Types of Law Practice: Which is Right for You?

Clio

As a civil rights lawyer, you’ll help defend individuals who have had their rights violated. Responsibilities include: Preparing legal documents Filing lawsuits Arguing cases in court Commercial law Commercial law is a practice area that governs legal issues related to business activities and transactions.

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5 Compelling Attorney Bios That Win Clients (and How to Emulate Them)

Lawmatics

It notes her memberships in American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Hispanic bar associations, her appointment to the NM Access to Justice Commission, and honors like Top 100 Lawyers. Romero provides outreach by presenting on immigration law developments. After graduating from Columbia Law, Maria clerked for Hon.

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How does the legal field shift with a new President?

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Immigration lawyers working in small or solo firms, for non-profit organizations, or even large firms, might all see an increase in work. Much of this work might be anticipatory, as people ask lawyers to help them to confirm their status in the U.S. and prevent deportation.