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Lawyers specialize in a wide variety of legal practices. In its most basic sense, the field of law simply involves providing legal guidance to clients, drafting various legal documents on their behalf, and defending clients in court proceedings and other legal negotiations. Depending on the type of legal need that a client has, a lawyer can focus his or her practice solely in that area or may work as part of an overall team of lawyers and legal professionals. Many lawyers also choose to work exclusively with individuals rather than in groups. This means that a single lawyer can serve the needs of hundreds of clients at any given time.

Civilians have a right to legal representation under the United States Constitution as well as a number of state and local laws. Civilians may also take advantage of professional indemnity insurance if they are injured while providing legal services. An attorney’s ability to provide quality legal services is dependent on how well he or she prepare their clients for the realities that will inevitably arise throughout any legal proceeding. In many ways, lawyers are considered to be social workers. The role of the lawyer is to protect the legal rights of their clients and to advocate their rights as a client’s right to legal counsel. This work requires a tremendous level of skill, knowledge, and patience. Continue reading →