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The advice of a good attorney can be expensive but an attorney's knowledge can be priceless when applied in the correct situation. Do you have a question about a legal matter and want answers? Go to www.newspaperattorney.com and submit a question to be answered by an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas. Your question may just end up getting answered on this blog! Remember the Law Office of Brandan Davies LLC does not represent you in any manner until a formal representation agreement has been executed. The following information is not legal advice and is for entertainment purposes only. If you need specific legal advice concerning your own legal issue consult with an attorney directly. Ask Away!
Q: I was injured at work and I need a lawyer to help me. I looked on the internet and found all different types of lawyers. Why are there so many types and can a lawyer do two different types of law? Can an injury lawyer help me with a criminal case?
A: There are many different types of lawyers and the truth is most lawyers now days specialize in a certain practice area. The law is a vast and expansive amount of knowledge and many lawyers will focus on one particular area. Some common examples are a criminal defense lawyer might only help people accused of crimes, a personal injury lawyer might only help injured victims, a family lawyer might only do divorces and child custody work, and a traffic lawyer might only help people with speeding tickets. The list goes on and on. When you are licensed to practice law you can legally do any of these things, some lawyers just choose to focus on being the best at one. That does not mean that a particular lawyer can't do several of these and be very good at them, it just means that some choose only to do one. There are many valid reasons for a lawyer to do many different types of law. If the lawyer is in a small town it will often be necessary as there simply isn't enough lawyers to help everyone and simply practice one area of law. Some choose to practice in multiple fields for variety. The simple fact of the matter is you need to be comfortable with your lawyer and his/her knowledge when you hire them. If you’re comfortable and the lawyer has a good reputation then that is really all you can ask for.
Mr. Davies is licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas. He graduated with honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law, as well as, the University of Kansas with a bachelors in Political science. Mr. Davies' legal articles have been published in various business journals and newspapers across Kansas and Oklahoma. His legal pedigree includes mediating for the Oklahoma Supreme Court, serving as an apprentice for a federal district court judge, and working as an attorney for a Fortune 500 company. Mr. Davies has received numerous honors for his legal work including multiple CALI Excellence for the Future awards, and was named as a Carl Albert Executive Fellow in 2009. He has handled hundreds of cases and helped hundreds of clients.
