Since almost everything about law and lawyers is professional terminology, we couldn’t afford the time to sit down and make an article that is almost the same as the other ones reffering to this topic. That’s why we’re here to offer you an amazing article made by CareerExplorer on the topic: What Does a Lawyer Do?
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What is a lawyer?
Before we find out what does a lawyer do, lets first make clear we understand what is a lawyer first.
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The exact terminology for the word “lawyer” varies throughout the world. Attorney, counsel, barrister or solicitor are all various names given to lawyers. The origin of the profession dates back to ancient Greece, when orators spoke on behalf of friends or citizens at their request. Although they acted as legal counsel, according to Athenian law, orators could not be paid for their services, nor could they organize themselves as a legal profession. The earliest lawyers in ancient Rome, around 204 BC, received payment for their services when Emperor Claudius legalized the profession and lifted the ban on fees.
What does a lawyer do?
A lawyer is licensed to practice law, and is obligated to uphold the law while also protecting their client’s rights. Some duties commonly associated with a lawyer include: providing legal advice and counsel, researching and gathering information or evidence, drawing up legal documents related to divorces, wills, contracts and real estate transactions, and prosecuting or defending in court.
A lawyer has several duties which go beyond the basic court trial. Researching information, drafting documents, mediating disputes and providing counsel to clients about their legal rights are just some responsibilities involved depending on the area of law.
The law is so broad and extensive that it is impossible for a single lawyer to successfully provide legal counsel across each different area of law. It can be likened to a doctor that focuses on a specific area of the body or a specific type of ailment or disease – lawyers also specialize in one or two related areas of law.
Below is a list of nine types of lawyers and descriptions of each lawyers’ law practice:
- Divorce Lawyer
- Family Lawyer
- Immigration Lawyer
- Criminal Lawyer
- Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer
- Business and Corporate Lawyer
- Bankruptcy Lawyer
- Employment Lawyer
- Animal Lawyer
NOTE: The CareerExplorer article that we used offers a description of each type of lawyer’s law practice. You can read more about it HERE.
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