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O.K., I need a lawyer, but what kind? 

The law covers a huge area. Lawyers tend to focus their practice in particular areas. First, you want to consult the areas of practice listed for a particular lawyer or firm. Obviously you want a lawyer with the skills necessary to handle your claim. If you're having problems on the job, you'll want to consult an employment lawyer. If you think the factory down the road is causing your asthma and skin rash, you want to consult an environmental lawyer. Next, you'll want to check what that lawyer or firm has done in the past. Ask the lawyer or firm or better yet, check their case histories. This is an excellent way to know what the lawyer or firm has done in the past.