America, the land of the free … and home to roughly one and a quarter million lawyers like me. Some of us love our work and others not so much. There are definitely some practice areas that are more exciting than others, and there are as many motivating factors that make lawyers choose certain practice areas as lawyers themselves. Consider this my disclaimer – I am not here to advocate for attorneys. My sole intention is to explain a little bit about some of the various practice areas and why some attorneys choose them.

One of the seemingly most glamorous fields of law is that of the powerful lawyers working for “corporate America.” It may not be popular with many people, but it serves very practical purposes by ensuring that companies act within the guidelines of the laws that govern business. These are also the guys that should tell manufacturers to put warning labels on things like desiccant packets. Many of you may think you are unfamiliar with this term, but these are the little white packets found on so many products that say “Do not eat.” Its intended purpose is to act as a drying agent in a variety of products. I guess the “Do Not Eat” label is because they are often found on food or medicine packaging. Yes, for most of us, it would seem reasonable not to eat these items, but maybe someone did at some point, prompting this response from a corporate attorney in an effort to protect his client from being sued.

This type of lawyer is generally the type that gives the rest of us a bad name because much of their responsibility is to look out for the best interests of companies or political offices. For many of them, if they have to tread on the welfare of others to achieve this goal, then so be it. They are often seen as having little or no conscience, and are simply trying to make money off the bad luck of others. Obviously, there are also several disciplines among non-corporate lawyers.

Defense attorneys are often seen as equally obnoxious. This is because they are charged with defending both the guilty and the innocent. Many people find this particularly offensive when there seems to be little doubt about the guilt of the accused, especially when it comes to heinous and emotionally charged crimes such as murder, rape, brutal assault, etc. Defending people in such circumstances can be difficult for someone to understand, yet the Sixth Amendment states:

“In all criminal proceedings, the accused shall have the right … to have the assistance of a lawyer for his defense.”

So whether we think someone is entitled to a good defense or not, the Constitution guarantees that this privilege is extended to everyone, regardless of race, religion, gender, or suspected guilt. Most attorneys who have to defend someone they deem guilty take no pleasure in doing so, but by choosing to practice law, they take a solemn oath to do so.

Then there are the injury attorneys. This particular group is also viewed as disgusting by many. It is not uncommon to hear them referred to by the term “ambulance hunters”, and the general feeling is that they make a lot of money from the suffering of others. It is customary for them to charge a fee equal to one-third of any settlement awarded to the client for their pain, suffering, and other damages. This sounds like a lot, and it is, but often these cases can last for years and require a thorough investigation. It may seem like a lousy way to earn a living, but this method of billing clients ensures that the attorney will recover as much money as possible in damages for his client, thus ensuring a bigger payday for himself.

Let’s not forget those attorneys who seem to represent anyone with a checkbook. We have all seen advertisements for these attorneys, usually with a list next to their name of all the areas their law firm covers and then a phone number. Although this is perfectly legal, I am concerned about the level of understanding of the law in many disciplines. It is much easier to learn a lot about one or two subjects than it is to try to learn many areas of law. Doing so successfully can be challenging, so you will always want to choose someone who specializes in a particular area.

As you can see, lawyers and the types of law they are well versed in are as diverse as doctors and the types of medicine they practice. You wouldn’t go to a gynecologist for a prostate exam, so you probably shouldn’t go to a personal injury attorney for a traffic ticket. Very few attorneys work strictly pro bono, so they obviously enter the law with the expectation of making a living. Some may earn more than “a living wage,” some may make a fortune, but many attorneys are in this field to earn a living AND help “the little one.”

I am one of those lawyers. I worked in corporate law, but it was not something that I found satisfactory. Consequently, I made the change to the traffic ticket law because I believed there was a need in this field. Some of the other types of attorneys may be willing to represent someone with a traffic ticket, but it usually costs a lot of money to retain them, and then they would have to pay a lot more when the courts impose fines and other penalties. .

Just turn on the television and you will see that traffic ticket law has become big business and there is a lot of aggressive advertising. No matter how smooth the pitcher is, pay attention to how many other types of laws they practice. If it involves more than traffic ticket law, they may not have the level of experience and knowledge necessary to have your traffic ticket dismissed or reduced. I have been doing this for about 16 years and have not regretted making the switch. Seeing local municipalities lining their pockets with the money they get from traffic tickets horrifies me. It shouldn’t be the responsibility of an unfortunate driver to make sure cities, counties, or the state cover their budget deficits, but this is what happens every time someone pays a traffic ticket.

Of all the scathing comments made about lawyers, one thing is probably more accurate than the others. As a lawyer, when facing the legal system in front of a room full of people, we must all maintain a certain level of trust. Naturally, a bit of ego develops after representing clients. successfully a few times. This is especially true in cases that seem difficult to win, but through our professional negotiations, our clients are victorious. It is this successful experience that gives me the confidence to say that we have a 99% success rate in getting our clients’ traffic tickets denied or reduced, so give us a call at 954-967-9888 for a free consultation. .