What Kind of Attorney Do You Need?

There are two types of legal cases, criminal and civil. A criminal case involves legal action taken by a government against an individual for breaking its laws. This can include a city, county state, or federal government. Civil cases involve individuals bringing legal action against other individuals, a company, or a government.

Attorneys listed on mnfindalawyer.com handle a variety of cases. Below is a list of practice areas to help you decide what kind of attorney best fits your needs.

Airplanes and Aviation

Aircraft Accidents - Personal Injury
Aircraft Transactions
Aviation Litigation
FAA Enforcement Actions

Animals
Appeals

Appeals from District Court (Civil)
Conciliation/Small Claims Court Appeals
Workers Compensation Appeals

Arts and Entertainment

Film
Fine Arts
Music
New Media
Professional Sports

Bankruptcy

Business
Personal
Farm

Businesses and Corporations

Business Contracts
Business Formation
Franchises & Dealerships
International Business
Non-profit Organizations
Securities or Stock Issues
Complex Transactions

Civil Rights

False Arrest
Free Speech and First Amendment Rights
Mental Commitment Proceedings
Police Brutality
Prisoner Rights
Privacy Rights
Religious Freedom
Voting Rights

Computer Law

Contracts
Software Licensing

Construction Issues

Commercial
Residential
Multi-Family
Construction Defects
Mechanic's Lien

Consumer Issues

Banking and Financial Services
Cars and Lemon Law
Contracts/Warranties
Credit Cards and Credit
Debt Collection
Defective Products
Fraud
Identity Theft/Privacy
Insurance Coverage or Claims
Mortgage Foreclosure
Student Loans
Utilities (Gas, Electricity, Water)

Court Hearings and Trials

Jury and Court Trials
Motion Hearings (Before Trial)
Other Hearings

Criminal Law

Bail Issues
Criminal Appeals
Criminal Records Expungement
Drug Offenses
DWI - DUI
Felony Charges and Offenses
Misdemeanor Charges
Probation and Parole
Sex Offenses
Traffic Violations and Tickets
White Collar Crime

Discrimination

Disability Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
Housing Discrimination
Other Discrimination

Education or School Issues

Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Special Education
Student Discipline
Employment
Employee Benefits
Employment Contracts
Independent Contractor
Noncompete Agreements
Pension Issues
Termination from Employment
Unemployment Issues
Wage and Payment Issues

Environmental Law
Family Law

Adoption
Child Custody
Child Support
Divorce and Legal Separation
Domestic Abuse/Orders for Protection
Enforcement of Divorce Decrees
Grandparent Rights
Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Parenting Time/Visitation Issues
Paternity
Prenuptial/Pre-Marital Agreements
Spousal Maintenance ("Alimony")
Surrogacy and Embryo Issues
Termination of Parental Rights

Farming and Agricultural

Farm Bankruptcy
Farm Equipment
Farm Foreclosure

Government Benefits

Medicare/Medicaid
Social Security
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Unemployment
Veteran Benefits

Health Care and Health Law

Health Care Directives
Medical Assistance
MinnesotaCare
Nursing Home and Assisted Living
Veterans' Health Care

Immigration
Indian and Tribal Law

Tribal Court Hearings
Tribal Membership

Intellectual Property

Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Trade Secrets

Juvenile Court

Child Protection
Delinquency
Juvenille Offender

Landlord Tenant

Residential Lease Issues
Commercial Lease Issues
Landlord Rights
Tenant Rights
Evictions - Housing
Evictions - Commercial Property

Limited Scope Services

Advice or Consultation Only
Drafting or Preparing Documents
Other Limited Scope Representation

Mediation and Arbitration

Arbitration
Mediation
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)
Family Law Mediation

Medical Malpractice

Representation of Patients
Representation of Doctors

Military Law
Personal Injury

Assault
Car/Traffic Accident
Dog or Animal Bites
Defective Products
Other Personal Injury
Slip and Fall
Wrongful Death
Defamation or Libel

Probate, Trust and Estate Planning

Drafting of Wills
Conservatorship and Guardianship
Estate Planning
Gift and Estate Taxation
Health Care Directives
Power of Attorney
Probate Court Proceedings
Trusts
Gifting of Property

Real Estate

Commercial/Business Property
Condominium and Townhouse Issues
Construction
Sale and Purchase of a Home
Mechanic's Lien
Property Line Disputes
Foreclosures
Zoning and Government Regulations
Eminent Domain and Condemnation
Deeds and Property Transfers

Social Security Disability Law
Taxes

Corporate and Business Tax
Personal Income Tax
Property Tax and Assessments
Tax Court Proceedings
Estate Tax
Gift Tax
Sales & Use Tax

Workers' Compensation

Employee Claims/Injuries
Employer Defense of Claims