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A will is a written document which leaves the estate, or sum total of posessions of a deceased person, to named persons or entities (beneficiaries, le
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In simple terms, a divorce is a legal end to a marriage. Marriage is a legal contract and technically a person, or both parties, requesting such a leg
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Personal Injury occurs when a person has been harmed physically or psychologically by another person or a person's act of negligence. Auto accidents a
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Criminal Law pertains to those statutes dealing with crimes against the public and members of the public, with penalties and all the procedures connec
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Bankruptcy is a federally authorized procedure by which a debtor-an individual, corporation, or municipality- is relieved of total liability for its d
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Immigration law covers U.S. citizenship, loss of citizenship, and the admission, refusal, and removal of foreigners or "aliens". Legal immigration inv
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Labor Law and Employee Benefits, relate to earnings and retirements plans and employee rights under those areas. If you have not been paid by an emplo
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When disagreements between landlords, or property managers, and tenants, or "renters" cannot be resolved amicably, Landlord Tenant attorneys become in
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A system whereby an employer must pay, or provide insurance to pay, the lost wages and medical expenses of an employee who is injured on the job.
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Social Security Disability (SSDI) lawyers specialize in helping applicants get benefits, especially after having been denied. "Disability" is defined
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Patent Law deals with an infringement of an exclusive right to the benefits of an invention or improvement granted by the United States Patent Office,
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Any abusive, violent, coercive, forceful, or threatening act or word inflicted by one member of a family or household on another can constitute domest
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Copyright law is 1) the exclusive right of the author or creator of a literary or artistic property (such as a book, movie, or musical composition) to
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Medical Malpractice is a specialty area of law that comes under the field of Personal Injury. Attorneys often further specialize for example only taki
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Business and Commercial law governs the rights, relations and conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales.
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Lemon Laws are statutes adopted in some states to make it easier for a buyer of a new vehicle that is not working properly to obtain compensation or r
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In the United States, the term civil law has two meanings. The first meaning refers to a legal system prevalent in Europe that is based on written cod
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When work and childcare responsibilities, or one's own physical limitations make it impossible to care for a parent or relation that needs assistance
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, commonly referred to as "ERISA" is a set of laws that governs employee retirement funds. These laws a
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Adoption is the legal taking of a child into one's family which does not biologically belong to that adult or adults. This changes the status of such
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Insurance companies are regulated by federal and state entitites through laws, guidelines and independent commissions and regulatory bodies. These law
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Contract Lawyers help people with drafting, understanding, and disputing contracts. A contract is 1) n. an agreement with specific terms between two o
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Mediation is the attempt to settle a legal dispute through active participation of a third party, called a mediator, in a discussion to find points of
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(See also Copyright) Intellectual property describes a wide variety of ideas created by musicians, authors, artists, and inventors. The law of
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There are two major areas of Real Estate: Commercial and Residential. Commercial Real Estate refers to sites and buildings where businesses can operat
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This area of law covers a variety of claims that concern deception and misrepresentation such as faulty merchandise, failure to fulfill contracts, or
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"Tax" is a monetary amount that becomes due by law on a purchase or on earned income (money from jobs, business, or investments). Usually the amount i
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Sexual harassment is a form of Sex Discrimination that occurs in the workplace. Persons who are the victims of sexual harassment may sue under Title V
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Admiralty Law governs activities at sea or in any navigable waters. In the United States federal courts have jurisdiction over maritime law. Mariti
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Loan modification is a process where the terms of a mortgage are modified outside the original terms of the contract agreed to by the lender and borro
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Licensing Law is an amalgam of common law, case law, statutes and regulations – both federal and state - dealing with the protection of Intellect
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"Apellate Law" means "related to appeals". Appeal 1) v. to ask a higher court to reverse the decision of a trial court after final judgment or other l
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Administative law is the set of procedures developed by agencies (governmental bodies of the city, county, state or Federal government) involving rule
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Construction law is the body of law that deals with all matters relating to the construction process. These include such topics as building contracts,
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A class action lawsuit is one that is filed jointly by more than one person on behalf of themselves and a larger group of people "who are similarly si
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Driving Under the Influence or "DUI", is a serious charge and can lead to consequences that many members of the public are not aware of. A trip to jai
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Mold is a fine, fungal, organic substance that grows in moist environments. Its presence can be absolutely benign - even beneficial - or trigger aller
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All lawyers are required to obey the guidelines of a code of ethics that are in effect where that lawyer practices. These rules, typically known as th
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Discrimination is referred to as the unequal treatment of persons, for a reason which has nothing to do with legal rights or ability. Federal and stat
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Foreclosure is the formal process by which a bank or lending company takes possession of property on which a buyer has stopped making loan payments. T
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The area of family law intersects with divorce law, but is much broader in scope dealing with on-going issues such as child custody, parental rights,
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Moving violations, such as speeding or running a red light are often an expensive occurrence, but sometimes are worth fighting to keep car insurance i
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Environmental Law concerns the regulations, interpretation and enforcement of agreements and laws concerning air quality, water purity, species protec
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When disagreements arise between an individual and a government entity, it is difficult to navigate the system on your own. The expression "You can't
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In the law a juvenile is defined as a person who is not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. In most states and on the federal level,
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Aviation law is the branch of law that relates to aircraft, flight regulations, safety agreements, and associated legal and business concerns. Some av
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The areas of law governing professionals and businesses in the entertainment industry, particularly contracts and Intellectual Property; more particul
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The circumstance most commonly associated with the need to attend a DMV hearing is a DUI conviction or other serious moving violation. However, this i
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It has become increasingly difficult to operate in modern society without acceptable credit scores, and because of this many people are trying to figh
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Education Law is one area within the broad category of Civil Law dealing with essentially every aspect of the U. S. federal and state educational
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Surrogacy is a form of assisted reproduction. It is also known as third party reproduction. Surrogacy is an arrangement whereby a woman agrees to beco
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