Area of Practice Definitions
AUTO ACCIDENT-DEFENDANTYou were involved in an automobile accident and you are being sued
AUTO ACCIDENT-PLAINTIFFYou were involved in an automobile accident and you want to sue someone else
ADMINISTRATIVEYou have a specific legal matter that will be heard before an Administrative Judge, such as a licensing board, compensation board, etc
ADMIRALTY PERSONAL INJURYYou were injured while boating or utilizing the waterways
ADOPTIONYou either wish to place a child up for adoption or you wish to adopt a child
AMERICANS W/ DISABILITIES ACTYou have a specific disability and wish to sue for non-compliance with the act
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAWYou are seeking an attorney for assistance with entertainment contracts, protection of artistic works etc.
ASBESTOS/MESOTHELIOMAYou are seeing representation in a personal injury claim based on exposure to asbestos
AUTO WARRANTYYou have an automobile which you believe is covered by a warranty and wish to speak with someone about making a claim
AVIATION PERSONAL INJURYYou were injured aboard a commercial airline
BANKINGYou wish to speak with someone regarding a problem you are having with a bank
BANKRUPTCYYou wish to speak with someone regarding filing for bankruptcy
BUSINESS LAWYou wish to speak with someone regarding a problem you are having with an existing business or you wish to start your own business
CHILD ABUSE EXPUNGEMENTSYou wish to speak with someone about having a record of child abuse expunged
CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICESYou wish to speak with someone to discuss your  current case with Children, Youth and Family services
CIVIL RIGHTSYou are a member of a protected class and wish to speak with someone regarding a
Violation of your civil rights
CIVIL SERVICEYou wish to speak with someone regarding civil service employment
CLASS ACTION SUITSYou are a member or potential member of a class action suit and wish to discuss this with an attorney
COLLABORATIVE LAWYou wish to speak with someone who resolves disputes using the Collaborative Method
COLLECTIONS-CREDITORYou are attempting to collect a debt from someone else
COLLECTIONS-DEBTORSomeone else is attempting to collect a debt from you
COMPLEX DIVORCE/EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTIONYou are currently seeking a divorce/ equitable distribution which involves multiple jurisdictions and/or a large amount of assets
COMPLEX STATE CRIMINAL LAWYou are currently facing felony charges at the state level
COMPLEX SUPPORT PATERNITYYou are currently involved in a support paternity matter which has progressed past the initial hearing stage
COMPUTER LAWYou wish to speak with someone regarding your rights and liability with respect to computer programming and operations
CONDOMINIUM/CO-OPYou wish to speak with someone regarding regulations in a Condominium/Co-op or homeowners association
CONSTRUCTIONYou wish to speak with someone regarding new construction
CONSUMER AFFAIRSYou were involved in a consumer transaction or in a commercial establishment and wish to speak with someone regarding your rights
CONTRACT LAWYou are a party to an agreement and wish to speak with someone regarding your rights and/or obligations
CONTRACTOR/HOME REPAIR CLAIMYou wish to speak with someone regarding work a contractor has done on a home
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS APPEALSYou wish to speak with someone regarding an appeal of a Court of Common Pleas decision
CUSTODYYou wish to speak with someone regarding obtaining custody of a child, enforcing or modifying an existing custody order
CYF REIMBURSEMENTSYou are being sued for reimbursement of expenses while your child is/was in foster care or placement
DEED TRANSFERYou wish to speak with someone about transferring a deed
DENTAL MALPRACTICEYou wish to sue a dentist for improper care and /or treatment
DIVORCE/ANNULMENTS/PRE-NUPTIAL AGRREMENTSYou wish to speak with someone regarding a pending divorce, filing for divorce or drafting a prenuptial agreements
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEYou have been charged with Driving Under the Influence
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFAREYou wish to speak with someone regarding your receiving welfare benefits
DOMESTIC/MATRIMONAL APPELLATE PRACTICEYou are currently engaged in a domestic relations divorce case which is being appealed
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTIONYou and your domestic partner are dissolving the relationship and you wish to speak with someone about your rights and responsibilities
EDUCATIONAL LAW (POST SECONDARY)You wish to speak with someone regarding post- secondary (college/graduate or trade school) education
EDUCATION OF THE DISABLEDYou wish to speak with someone regarding the specific requirements for educating those with special needs
ELDER LAWYou wish to speak with someone regarding long-term care issues, planning for entering an assisted living facility and/ or asset protection
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSYou wish to speak with someone regarding the benefits provided by your employer
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS/NON-COMPETE CLAUSESYou wish to speak with someone regarding an employment contract or a non-complete clause
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATIONYou feel you have been discriminated against by your employer
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYou wish to speak with someone regarding a claim of pollution or contamination of land air or waterways
ESTATE PLANNINGYou wish to speak with someone regarding making out a will, living will, durable power of attorney and other available options
EXCEPTIONSYou wish to speak with someone about filing exceptions to a child support order/recommendation
EXPUNGEMENTS/PARDONSYou wish to speak with someone about having a criminal record expunged or obtaining a governor’s pardon
FAIR CREDIT REPORTINGYou wish to speak with someone regarding problems with your credit report
FEDERAL CRIMINAL PRACTICEYou have been charged with a federal crime
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENTYou wish to speak with someone regarding your employment with a branch of the federal government or a federal agency
FEDERAL WORKERS COMPENSATIONYou are employed by some branch of the federal government or a federal agency and wish to speak with someone regarding an injury that occurred in the course of your employment
FLSA CLAIMSYou wish to speak with someone about a claim filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act
FMLA CLAIMSYou wish to speak with someone about a claim filed under the Family and Medical Leave Act
FORECLOSURESYou are facing a foreclosure on property you own
GRANDPARENT VISITATIONYou are a grandparent and wish to speak with someone regarding visitation of your grandchild; You are a parent being sued by a grandparent seeking visitation with a child
GUARDIANSHIPYou wish to speak with someone regarding obtaining guardianship over another person
HIPAA/PRIVACY ISSUESYou wish to speak with someone regarding a possible violation of your privacy rights
HOUSING/URBAN DEVELOPMENTYou wish to speak with someone regarding a claim with the Housing Authority
HOSPITAL/HOME VISITSYou wish to speak with an attorney who will come to either your home or a facility
HOSPITAL LAWYou have had some difficulty with a hospital and/or its administration and wish to speak with someone to discuss your rights and or liabilities
IDENTITY THEFT/FINANCIAL FRAUDYou feel that you have been the victim of identity theft or financial fraud and wish to speak with someone to protect your rights
INSURANCE LAWPlease select either Insurance Law- Automobile, Homeowners, Life or Medical
IMMIGRATIONYou wish to speak with someone regarding the immigration and naturalization process
INSURANCE LAW-AUTOMOBILEYour are seeking assistance with filing a claim under an automobile insurance policy
INSURANCE LAW-HOMEOWNERSYour are seeking assistance with filing a claim under a homeowners insurance policy
INSURANCE LAW-LIFEYour are seeking assistance with filing a claim under a life insurance policy or discussing payment of life insurance benefits
INSURANCE LAW-MEDICALYou wish to speak with someone  about a denial of medical insurance benefits
INTERNET LAWYou wish to speak with someone regarding  your rights and liabilities with respect to on-line sites and services
JUVENILLE LAWYour child or someone you are a legal guardian for is facing criminal charges in the juvenile section of the court
LABOR LAW – UNIONYou are a member of a union and wish to speak with someone regarding your union contract and / or representation
LABOR LAW-MANAGEMENTYou are a management level employee and wish to discuss labor matters involving your workplace
LANDLORD/TENANT – COMMERCIALYou wish to speak with someone regarding a commercial lease
LANDLORD/TENANT – LANDLORDYou are a landlord and wish to speak with someone regarding landlord-tenant claims
LANDLORD/TENANT-TENANTYou are a tenant and wish to speak with someone regarding landlord-tenant claims
LEGAL MALPRACTICEYou believe an attorney you have hired has committed malpractice and you wish to speak with someone regarding your rights
LGBT RIGHTSYou wish to speak with someone regarding LGBT issues
LIBEL / SLANDERYou believe that someone has committed either libel or slander against you by making a statement to others that is detrimental to your reputation or your ability to earn a living
MAGISTRATE/ARBITRATION APPEALSYou have a case that was heard at arbitration or before a magistrate and wish to appeal the decision
MAGISTRATE HEARINGS- CIVILYou have a hearing before a magistrate which is civil in nature and does not involve being charged with a crime
MAGISTRATE HEARINGS – CRIMINALYou have  a hearing before a magistrate and you have been charged with a crime or a vehicle code violation
MARCELLUS SHALEYou wish to speak with someone regarding Marcellus Shale leasing
MEDICAL MALPRACTICEYou wish to sue a doctor or medical services provider for negligence in either treating a condition or failing to diagnose a condition
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – PRESCRIPTION DRUGYou wish to speak with someone after sustaining an injury from a prescription drug incorrectly prescribed
MEDICAL RECORDSYou wish to speak with someone regarding correcting or accessing medical records
MENTAL HEALTHYou wish to speak with someone regarding mental health or competency issues
MILITARY LAWYou wish to speak with someone regarding military benefits, enlistment procedures, or discharge issues
MUNICIPAL LAWYou wish to speak with someone regarding the codes and regulations for your municipality
NAME CHANGEYou wish to speak with someone about legally changing your name or your child’s name
NON-ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL LICENSEYou have a professional license, nursing, physician, stock broker, etc. and wish to speak with someone regarding protecting that license
NON-MAGISTRATE CIVIL LITIGATION – DEFENDANTYour are being sued civilly for more than $8000
NON-MAGISTRATE CIVIL LITIGATION – PLAINTIFFYou wish to sue someone civilly for more than $8000
NON PROFIT BUSINESS LAWYou wish to speak with someone about starting or dissolving a non-profit business
OIL AND GASYou wish to speak with someone regarding the right to access oil and gas on your property
PA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARDYou wish to speak with someone regarding PA liquor licenses
PATENT LAWYou wish to obtain a patent on a product or design or speak with someone regarding a patent infringement
PERSONAL INJURYYou have a verifiable injury and wish to seek compensation from those responsible
PERSONAL INJURY SLIP & FALLYou have has a slip and fall injury and wish to speak with someone about filing a claim
PICS DENIALYou wish to speak with someone about a denial of a firearms purchase through the Pennsylvania Instant Check System
POLICE MISCONDUCTYou wish to speak with someone regarding inappropriate treatment by police
PRISONERS’ RIGHTS
PROBATE ESTATES/WILLSYou wish to speak with someone regarding your claim to an estate, contesting an estate or probating a will
PROTECTION FROM ABUSEYou have an upcoming Protection From Abuse hearing and wish to speak with someone regarding representation at that hearing
POST CONVICTION RELIEF ACTYou have been convicted of a crime and wish to file a claim under the Post-Conviction Relief Act
PRODUCTS LIABILITYYou have been injured by a defective product and wish to seek compensation from the company responsible
PROPERTY DAMAGEYou wish to speak with someone regarding damage to your property
PROPERTY REASSESSMENT APPEALSYou have property which is the subject of a reassessment and wish to appeal the amount
PSYCHIATRIC MALPRACTICEYou wish to speak with someone about a potential claim regarding inappropriate treatment by a psychiatric professional
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PERSONAL INJURYYou wish to sue for injuries sustained in an accident with public transportation
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONYou wish to speak with someone regarding filing a claim with the Public Utilities Commission
REAL ESTATE – CLOSINGSYou have an upcoming closing on real estate and are seeking representation, or you have had a closing and something has gone wrong
REAL ESTATE – LAND MATTERSYou wish to speak with someone regarding a problem you are having with real estate that you own, live in or wish to purchase
RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY/PENSIONYou wish to speak with someone regarding retirement, social security, or pension benefits
SCHOOL LAW (K-12)You wish to speak with someone regarding a school’s rights and obligations to the students enrolled there
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONYou wish to speak with someone regarding an issue with the sales or exchange of securities
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITYYou wish to speak with someone regarding receiving social security disability benefits
STATE CRIMINAL LAWYou wish to speak with someone regarding your being charged with a crime or convicted of a crime
STATE WORKERS COMPENSATIONYou wish to speak with someone regarding a state workers compensation claim
SUPPORT/PATERNITYYou wish to speak with someone regarding suing a parent for child support, facing an upcoming child support hearing, or filing exceptions
TAXYou wish to speak with someone regarding your tax liability
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATIONYou are no longer employed and wish to speak with someone regarding filing an unemployment compensation claim
VETERANS BENEFITSYour are a veteran or a family member of a veteran and wish to speak with someone regarding receipt of benefits
VACCINE LITIGATIONYou have been injured as a result of your receiving a vaccine
VEHICLE CODEYou have received citations or moving violations and wish to speak with someone
VETERINARY MALPRACTICEYour pet has been injured as a result of a veterinarian’s malpractice or negligence and you wish to seek compensation from those responsible
WELFARE FRAUDYou have been charged with welfare fraud and are seeking representation
WILL CONTESTSYou wish to speak with someone regarding contesting a will
WRONGFUL DISCHARGEYou have been fired from your employment and feel that the firing was wrongful or based on discrimination