General Practice Overview

The general practice of law ranges from civil matters, such as divorce, to criminal defense, such as defending someone who was charged with a DUI offense. It also involves giving legal advice and arguing cases in court. When attorneys are licensed to practice law in a state, they can represent clients in just about any legal matter. You might consider general practice lawyers jacks-of-all-trades who can give advice in many legal areas, represent you in common lawsuits and negotiations, and prepare everyday agreements and contracts. Many people prefer having a single general-practice lawyer attend to their routine legal matters, just as many prefer having a single general-practice doctor attend to their routine medical care. If a matter arises that's beyond a general-practice attorney's areas of expertise, he or she can always call in a specialist with more experience in that particular area.