Legal issues rarely happen on a convenient schedule, and finding the right attorney under time pressure is hard. This page is a starting point for locating a local lawyer who handles the kind of matter you're dealing with, from a lease dispute to a will.
Lawyers listed in this category cover a range of practice areas, including family law and divorce, real estate transactions, personal injury claims, estate planning, business contracts and landlord-tenant disputes. Some attorneys specialize in a single area, while others run a general practice that covers several. Knowing which type of matter you have makes it much easier to narrow down the right fit.
It depends heavily on the type of case. Some matters, like a simple will, are billed flat-fee, while litigation is usually hourly. Personal injury attorneys often work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if you win.
It's not required everywhere, but many buyers and sellers use one to review the contract and title work, especially for anything beyond a standard sale.
A general practice lawyer handles a variety of common legal matters, while a specialty attorney focuses on one area, such as personal injury or estate planning, and typically has deeper experience in it.