Here at Cafferty & Scheidegger S.C., we receive many calls for assistance in a day. However, our services are not the best fit for everyone. When you find yourself in a situation where you are needing legal advice, how do you determine what kind of attorney to contact? Here’s a short list of some types of attorneys and what they are best at. Keep in mind that there are many other types of attorneys who handle more niche specialties. This is just a list of more common practices.
Real Estate
These attorneys handle the sale/transfer of property from a seller to a buyer. They create and review documents, check that the title is clear, and facilitate the transfer of funds. While Wisconsin doesn’t require an attorney for the process, if you have something trickier like a short sale, an attorney may be a smart idea.
Personal injury
The first thing you may think of for personal injury attorneys is car accidents. They also cover a great deal more, such as slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and medical malpractice. They will assist you in negotiating a fair settlement with the insurance companies.
Family Law
Family law encompasses divorce, alimony, custody, adoption, emancipations of minors, paternity. Basically anything related to a family relationship.
Estate Planning
Estate planning involves determining how an individual’s assets will be preserved, managed, and distributed after death. These attorneys can also assist with wills, trusts, power of attorney, probate, and many other legal documents.
Bankruptcy
Consumer bankruptcy lawyers can protect you (and your partner) when going through a bankruptcy filing. They deal with your creditors, clearing debt, and setting up payment plans.
Immigration
Immigration lawyers may represent clients in administrative courts, or they may counsel clients about their legal rights and obligations related to immigration. They may also represent clients in dealing with government officials in matters related to their visa application.
Employment or Labor Lawyer
Employment lawyers represent employers or employees in cases regarding a breach of an employment contract. Typically, they are hired to provide counsel or negotiate cases involving:
- Employee benefits
- Wage and overtime standards
- Privacy rights
- Termination of employment
- Sexual harassment
- Workers’ compensation
- Workplace discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, race, religion, sex, and other protected categories
- Workplace safety
Criminal Law
This is our specialty! Criminal defense attorneys research the facts, investigate the case against their clients, and try to negotiate deals with the prosecutors and participate in jury trials. These deals might include reduced bail, reduced charges, and reduced sentences. Here is alist of what we are able to assist with:
- Speeding Violations
- Traffic Violations
- OWI Charges
- Drug Crimes
- Hit and Run Cases
- Armed Robbery
- Marijuana Grow Operations
- Gun Charges
- Sexual Assualt
- Federal Crimes
- Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
- Money Laundering Charges
- White Collar Crimes
- RICO Conspiracies
- State Appeals
- FederalAppeals
Cafferty & Scheidegger S.C. offers a free initial consultation on your case. We will call or meet with you to get to know you, learn about your case, and establish a plan of action. We fiercely defend our clients and have the knowledge and experience to achieve the best results. Please contact us today if we can help you with your case!
Types of Attorneys – Resources:
If you need legal assistance in Wisconsin and you do not have a Criminal or Traffic case, we recommend you reach out to the Wisconsin Bar Lawyer Referral Service.
For an exhaustive list of types of lawyers check out this: Bar exam prep list