Browse by Practice Area
Select a legal need to learn more and find licensed attorneys in all 50 states, DC & Puerto Rico.
Injury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
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.
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.
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.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
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.
National Legal Resources
Trusted organizations, credentialing bodies, and reference tools across the U.S. legal system.
Find a Lawyer
- ABA Lawyer Referral Directory
Official referral programs certified by the American Bar Association in every state.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
Federally funded civil legal aid for low-income Americans. Find your local program.
- LawHelp.org
Free legal information and help finding free legal aid in your state.
Legal Aid & Pro Bono
- National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Oldest and largest national membership organization for legal aid and public defender programs.
- Pro Bono Net
Connects attorneys with pro bono opportunities and provides free legal resources.
- USA.gov — Legal Aid
Federal government guide to finding free and low-cost legal help.
Law Schools
Awards & Certifications
- Super Lawyers
Peer-nominated rating service for attorneys in each state.
- Best Lawyers
Peer-review based recognition of attorneys by practice area since 1981.
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board certification for trial attorneys — civil, criminal, and family law trial practice.
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Membership limited to the top 1% of attorneys in the United States.
- Lawyers of Distinction
Peer-reviewed recognition of attorneys who demonstrate excellence in their practice areas.
Bar Associations & Verification
- American Bar Association (ABA)
National professional organization for lawyers, law students, and legal professionals.
- National Conference of Bar Examiners
Develops the bar examination (UBE, MBE, MEE, MPT) used by most U.S. jurisdictions.
- ABA Standing Committee on Professional Discipline
Resources for understanding attorney discipline and professional responsibility standards.
Courts & Legal Research
- PACER (Federal Courts)
Public access to federal court records — case filings, dockets, and opinions.
- U.S. Courts — Court Locator
Find your federal district court, bankruptcy court, or circuit court of appeals.
- National Center for State Courts
Information hub for state court systems, judicial administration, and court statistics.
- Cornell Legal Information Institute
Free access to federal and state statutes, regulations, court opinions, and legal encyclopedias.