Different Types of Lawyers: Transactional vs. Litigation Attorneys

When it comes to legal services, one size definitely does not fit all. The legal profession is comprised of a diverse set of specializations. The two primary categories that most lawyers fit into are transactional attorneys and litigation attorneys. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between these two categories and delve into their respective subtypes. We'll conclude by shedding light on what we specialize in at the Crosier Law Firm.

Transactional Attorneys: Builders and Deal Makers

Transactional attorneys are experts in the art of negotiation, contract drafting, and legal documentation review. These attorneys are instrumental in conducting business smoothly and efficiently.

Subtypes of Transactional Attorneys

Corporate Lawyers: Handle business formation, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers, acquisitions, and internal business reorganizations.

Real Estate Lawyers: Deal with property transactions, including purchases, sales, and leases.

Intellectual Property Lawyers: Specialize in securing patents, copyrights, and trademarks, as well as licensing.

Tax Lawyers: Navigate the maze of tax laws to ensure compliance and planning.

Estate Planning Lawyers: Focus on wills, trusts, and planning for the future.

Litigation Attorneys: Courtroom Advocates

Litigation attorneys, also known as litigators, represent clients in lawsuits. They guide their clients through the entire litigation process, including pre-trial, trial, and even appeals.

Subtypes of Litigation Attorneys

Personal Injury Lawyers: Represent clients who are physically or emotionally injured.

Criminal Defense Lawyers: Defend those who are accused of criminal activity.

Civil Rights Lawyers: Advocate for civil liberties, including issues of discrimination and inequality.

Family Law Attorneys: Handle divorce, child custody, and other family-related issues.

Employment Lawyers: Tackle workplace disputes such as wrongful termination and discrimination.

Commercial Litigation Lawyers: Specialize in disputes between businesses (typically medium-to-large in size).

Business Litigation Lawyers: Focus on conflicts within a business, such as partnership disputes, as well as B2C conflicts like breach of contract and fraudulent representation. Business litigation can sometimes be a catch-all subtype that includes employment law and commercial litigation as well.

The Crosier Law Firm: Specializing in Transactional Law

At the Crosier Law Firm, we proudly classify ourselves as corporate and intellectual property transactional attorneys with a specialization in:

Business Formations: We help you choose and establish the right business entity.

Trademarks: We assist in securing your brand identity through trademark registration.

Contract Drafting/Review: We create and review contracts to protect your business interests.