Attorney directory
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Practice areas
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Injury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
Car accidents, slip & fall, wrongful death, workplace injuries, and more. Fee arrangements vary, and many attorneys offer contingency-based representation.
Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, nursing home neglect, and hospital-acquired infections.
Wrongful Death
Fatal accident claims, negligent death cases, loss-of-support damages, estate claims, and survivor compensation. Fee arrangements vary, and many attorneys offer contingency-based representation.
Product Liability
Defective products, dangerous drugs, medical devices, toxic exposure, recall-related injuries, and failure-to-warn claims. Fee arrangements vary, and many attorneys offer contingency-based representation.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, wage theft, and severance negotiations.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries, denied claims, benefit disputes, employer retaliation, and permanent disability ratings.
Social Security Disability
SSDI and SSI applications, denied claim appeals, hearing representation, back pay recovery, and continuing disability reviews.
Long-Term Disability & ERISA
ERISA disability claims, denied benefits, appeal deadlines, policy interpretation disputes, and bad-faith disability insurance issues. Fee structures vary depending on claim type and stage.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, advance directives, and estate tax planning. Protect your family and your wishes.
Probate
Estate administration, will contests, executor disputes, creditor claims, and probate court filings. Fee structures vary by estate complexity and dispute level.
Business Law
LLC formation, contracts, partnerships, corporate governance, commercial disputes, and business succession planning.
Tax Law
IRS audits, tax liens, back taxes, penalty abatement, offers in compromise, and state tax disputes.
Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing agreements, and IP infringement disputes.
Environmental Law
Contamination liability, permit disputes, water rights, hazardous waste, regulatory compliance, and toxic tort claims. Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations.
Securities & Finance
Investment fraud, broker misconduct, SEC and FINRA matters, shareholder disputes, and financial advisor negligence. Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Guardianship, conservatorship, Medicaid planning, elder abuse protection, and nursing home issues.
Healthcare & Benefits
Medicaid and Medicare denials, insurance claim disputes, benefits appeals, ERISA claims, and surprise billing.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Neglect, bedsores, falls, medication errors, dehydration, and abuse in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Fee arrangements vary, and many attorneys offer contingency-based representation.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
Police misconduct, voting rights, employment discrimination, prisoner rights, and constitutional violations.
Domestic Violence
Protection orders, safety planning, custody in DV cases, housing rights for survivors, and related legal matters.
Veterans Legal Services
VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, military pension division, and veterans legal aid.
Litigation & Disputes
Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity
Construction Defect
Structural failures, water intrusion, defective materials, code violations, and contractor negligence. Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity.
Insurance Disputes
Denied claims, bad faith practices, undervalued settlements, policy cancellations, and coverage disputes. Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity.
Premises Liability
Slip and fall injuries, negligent security, swimming pool accidents, dog bites, and unsafe property conditions. Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity.
Commercial Litigation
Breach of contract, partnership disputes, business fraud, non-compete violations, and commercial lease conflicts. Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity.
Government & Municipal
Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type
Municipal Law
Zoning disputes, code enforcement, public contracts, government liability, open meetings violations, and eminent domain. Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type.
Administrative Law
Professional license defense, regulatory appeals, government benefit denials, agency enforcement, and permit disputes. Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type.